St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI - May 16th 2021

Each year on the Sunday between Ascension and Pentecost, the Gospel lesson is a portion of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, which he spoke the night before his crucifixion. Although he was about to suffer unimaginable torment, his concern was still for his disciples and for us. This prayer is a glimpse into the heart of the One who intercedes for us even now at God’s right hand. Father, protect them! With the hostility of the world around us, with the evils of temptation and indifference and guilt that threaten our souls, Jesus prays for our protection. Our sermon for this weekend is from 1 John 4. Perfect love protects us from fear.