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Kilgore, TX

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  • December 2016

  • The mystery of the Word become flesh revealed

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerThe Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Day), December 25, 2016

  • Tree of Life

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMidweek Advent IV, December 21, 2016

  • Jesus is God with us to save us

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler4th Sunday in Advent, December 18, 2016

  • Tree of the Cross

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMidweek Advent III, December 14, 2016

  • Hearing about the Christ

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler3rd Sunday in Advent, December 11, 2016

  • Tree of the Lord’s Planting

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMidweek Advent II, December 7, 2016

  • Gathered or Burned

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler2nd Sunday in Advent, December 4, 2016

  • November 2016

  • Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerAdvent I Midweek, November 30, 2016

  • The Coming One saves us

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler1st Sunday in Advent, November 27, 2016

  • God moves us to give thanks

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerEve of Day of Thanksgiving, November 23, 2016

  • Jesus remembers us, and so we will be with Him in Paradise

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerLast Sunday of the Church Year, November 20, 2016

  • Gained Lives and Completed Redemption

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler26th Sunday after Pentecost, November 13, 2016

  • Sermon for the Festival of All Saints

    Rev. Michael MonterastelliFestival of All Saints (Observed), November 6, 2016

  • October 2016

  • Free From … Free To

    Rev. Dennis BragdonReformation Day, October 31, 2016

  • Sought and Saved

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler24th Sunday after Pentecost, October 30, 2016

  • Justified and Receiving the Kingdom

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler23rd Sunday after Pentecost, October 23, 2016

  • Jesus, The Righteous Judge, Gives Justice to His Elect

    Rev. Michael Monterastelli22nd Sunday after Pentecost, October 16, 2016

  • Cleansed to Praise

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler21st Sunday after Pentecost, October 9, 2016

  • Invited to Come and Recline

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler20th Sunday after Pentecost, October 2, 2016

  • Do not be anxious about anything, . . .

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerLWML East Texas Zone Fall Rally, Faith Lutheran Church, Corsicana, TX, October 1, 2016

  • September 2016

  • Anguish and Comfort

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler19th Sunday after Pentecost, September 25, 2016

  • Received into Eternal Dwellings

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler18th Sunday after Pentecost, September 18, 2016

  • Joy over Repentance

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler17th Sunday after Pentecost, September 11, 2016

  • Discipleship’s Costs and Benefits

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler16th Sunday after Pentecost, September 4, 2016

  • August 2016

  • Three Scenes at a Sabbath Seder

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler15th Sunday after Pentecost, August 28, 2016

  • Striving to enter the Kingdom’s narrow door

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler14th after Pentecost, August 21, 2016

  • Adopted as sons by the Holy Spirit

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerSt. Mary, Mother of Our Lord (transferred), August 17, 2016

  • Division on Earth and Peace in Heaven

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler13th Sunday after Pentecost, August 14, 2016

  • Our Father’s Good Pleasure

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler12th Sunday after Pentecost, August 7, 2016

  • That Repentance and Forgiveness of Sins Should Be Proclaimed in His Name

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerThe Installation of Rev. David L. Adler, August 7, 2016

  • July 2016

  • Social and Spiritual Security

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler11th Sunday after Pentecost, July 31, 2016

  • God gives evil people the greatest gift

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler10th Sunday after Pentecost, July 24, 2016

  • Sermon for 9th Sunday after Pentecost

    Rev. Michael Monterastelli9th Sunday after Pentecost, July 17, 2016

  • Sermon for 8th Sunday after Pentecost

    Rev. Michael Monterastelli8th Sunday after Pentecost, July 10, 2016

  • Peace and Joy to Houses and Towns

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler7th Sunday after Pentecost, July 3, 2016

  • June 2016

  • Called to Freedom

    6th Sunday after Pentecost, June 26, 2016

  • Demon-buster

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler5th Sunday after Pentecost, June 19, 2016

  • Two kinds of debtors

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler4th Sunday after Pentecost, June 12, 2016

  • Rejoicing at the gain of death

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerThe Committal of Gerald York, June 6, 2016

  • Death meets Life

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler3rd Sunday after Pentecost, June 5, 2016

  • May 2016

  • Buildings and Worthiness

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler2nd Sunday after Pentecost, May 29, 2016

  • The Glory of the Triune God

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerTrinity Sunday, May 22, 2016

  • The Day of Pentecost

    Rev. Michael MonterastelliThe Day of Pentecost, May 15, 2016

  • Relationships

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler7th Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2016

  • Restoring the Kingdom

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerAscension Day, May 5, 2016

  • The Plain Dealer

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler6th Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2016

  • April 2016

  • A little while

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler5th Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2016

  • The Good Shepherd gives His sheep eternal life

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler4th Sunday of Easter, April 17, 2016

  • Breakfast with the Resurrected Lord

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler3rd Sunday of Easter, April 10, 2016

  • From Fear to Peace and Joy

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler2nd Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016

  • March 2016

  • Locating the Living Lord

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerEaster Sunrise, March 27, 2016

  • Resurrection Words: Idle or Productive?

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerEaster Day, March 27, 2016

  • Conception and Crucifixion

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerGood Friday, March 25, 2016

  • Psalm 130

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMaundy Thursday, March 24, 2016

  • The Lord’s King humbly brings peace

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerPalm/Passion Sunday, March 20, 2016

  • St. Patrick’s Glory

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerCommemoration of Patrick, Missionary to Ireland, March 17, 2016

  • Psalm 143

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMidweek Lent V, March 16, 2016

  • The Rejected Cornerstone

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler5th Sunday in Lent, March 13, 2016

  • Psalm 102

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMidweek Lent IV, March 10, 2016

  • The Joy of Repentance

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler4th Sunday in Lent, March 6, 2016

  • Psalm 38

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMidweek Lent III, March 2, 2016

  • February 2016

  • Time to repent

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler3rd Sunday in Lent, February 28, 2016

  • Psalm 32

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMidweek Lent II, February 24, 2016

  • Gathered

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler2nd Sunday in Lent, February 21, 2016

  • Psalm 6

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerMidweek Lent I, February 17, 2016

  • If You are the Son of God

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler1st Sunday in Lent, February 14, 2016

  • Psalm 51

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerAsh Wednesday, February 10, 2016

  • Shared Glory

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerThe Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 7, 2016

  • January 2016

  • The Astonishing and Amazing Word

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler4th Sunday after the Epiphany, January 31, 2016

  • Anointed to Proclaim

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 24, 2016

  • Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

    Rev. Michael Monterastelli2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 17, 2016

  • The Voice over the Waters

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerThe Baptism of Our Lord, January 10, 2016

  • See, Worship, Offer

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. GallerEpiphany, January 6, 2016

  • Looking for Jesus

    Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler2nd Sunday after Christmas, January 3, 2016

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The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession

Divine Service
Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:00 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday
Refreshments
9:15 AM
Adult Bible Class
9:30 AM
Sunday School
9:30 AM
Divine Service
10:45 AM
Wednesday
Midweek Bible Class
7:00 PM

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Pastor Galler is normally in his study Tuesdays 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays 9:00 a.m. to Noon, and Saturdays Noon to 3:00 p.m.

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