February 22, 2026 -  First Sunday in Lent

Today's gospel tells of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. His forty-day fast becomes the basis of our Lenten pilgrimage. In the early church Lent was a time of intense preparation for those to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. This catechetical focus on the meaning of faith is at the heart of our Lenten journey to the baptismal waters of Easter. Hungry for God’s mercy, we receive the bread of life to nourish us for the days ahead.

Reposted with permission from members.sundaysandseasons.com​​

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Readings 

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7   Eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Psalm 32    Mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord. (Ps. 32:10)
Romans 5:12-19    Death came through one; life comes through one
Matthew 4:1-11    The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness for forty days

​​​Thank you to our Adult Choir for providing special music this morning.

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Near Spring Blessings?!

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Thank you to Interim Pastor Don Glanzer

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Notice a drop off of production value? Our camera control unit no longer responds.  They system is over 25 years old and is need of an upgrade.

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