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Come Holy Spirit, Fill the Hearts of Thy Faithful

This past Sunday was the Feast of Pentecost, a day in which our focus turns especially to God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Born again of water and the Spirit–having received the Spirit of adoption–you are directed to the love of God your heavenly Father in and through Christ Jesus. Christ has accomplished your salvation through His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave! Now, with Christ having ascended into heaven, the Holy Spirit continues the work of actually proclaiming and delivering Christ and the gifts of Christ to you. It is the Holy Spirit who brings you to and keep you with Christ in the one true faith. And strengthening you in the faith through proclaiming Christ to you, He also proclaims and delivers Christ to those around you in your daily live (at least in part) through you. Hear more in this sermon from Father Leigeber.

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NEA Hymn-Sing and Organ Recital at Hope Lutheran Church – A Festival of Sacred Music

Join us for a joyful evening of sacred music and fellowship at Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville, Arkansas! On Sunday, June 8 at 4pm, we’re joining together for a Hymn-Sing and Organ Recital that will walk us through the festival half of the Church Year, celebrating the life of Christ through Scripture and song.

Featuring Special Guest Organists

We’re honored to welcome three talented organists who will lead us in music throughout the evening: Kristi Leckband, Malachi Heinecke, and Aaron Jackson.

Their performances will guide us through the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost—each one reflected in beautiful hymns and organ works that draw us deeper into the story of our salvation in Christ.

Between congregational hymn singing, each organist will present pieces that highlight the rich traditions of sacred music and the theological depth embedded in the Church’s year.

Dinner and Fellowship

Following the music, a delicious dinner will be served, giving us a chance to enjoy fellowship with friends old and new. All are welcome—bring your family, friends, and neighbors for this uplifting evening.

Support Disaster Relief Through LERT

A free-will offering will be received during the event to support LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team). LERT provides practical assistance and the comfort of Christ to individuals and communities in our region affected by natural disasters. Your generosity will help bring hope and help to those in need.

📍 Hope Lutheran Church, Batesville, AR

📅 Sun., June 8, 4pm

🍽️ Dinner to follow the recital

💛 Free-will offering to benefit LERT

Come be encouraged by the beauty of sacred music, the joy of communal singing, and the fellowship of believers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Soli Deo Gloria!

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Hide Not Your Face from Me

This past Sunday was Exaudi, the Sunday within the Octave (eight day celebration) of Ascension. So, having just celebrated the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord last Thursday, what does it mean for us today that Jesus has ascended to the right hand of the Father? Is He no longer with us? Are we left to fend for ourselves until He appears in glory on the Last Day? That can’t be the case, since He promised His disciples and the Church His ongoing presence. God always keeps His promises; so we know that, even thought we can’t see Christ with our physical eyes, that He continues to be with us. Then how is He with us? How do we know that God continues to look upon us with His mercy and grace in Christ? What assurance do we have? The truth is that God has given us very particular means through which He gives us that assurance and confidence. Listen to the sermon from Father Leigeber to hear more.