One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come...
Luke 11:1-2
During this season of Lent, we are invited to dive deeply into one of the most central prayers of our faith: “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” When we pray these words, we’re asking for something powerful and transformative - the arrival of God’s kingdom here on earth. But what exactly does this mean? And are we prepared to do our part in making it a reality?
In the Gospel of Luke, we see that the kingdom of God is not only a distant promise but a present reality. It began within the depths of human hearts but was never meant to stay there. Jesus’s entire ministry revolved around bringing the divine to earth, not just in words but in action. His teachings, his life, his death, and his resurrection all reveal a vision of the kingdom that is both eternal and immediate - a kingdom that transcends history and yet touches every moment of our lives.
This worship series,
"Thy Kingdom Come," calls us to reimagine what it truly means to live as people of the Kingdom of God. As the church, we are not passive spectators; we are vessels of God’s purpose, invited to actively bring justice, mercy, and love into the world around us (on earth, as it is in heaven). This series challenges us to move beyond words and intentions, asking us to embody the kingdom in real, tangible ways that impact our lives and our communities. And so, in this season, let us ask ourselves:
Are we truly open to God’s kingdom breaking into our world? Are we willing to live in ways that reveal God’s love and sovereignty? Let this journey through Lent open our hearts and renew our minds to the kingdom that Christ came to establish - a kingdom we can neither ignore nor unsee.
March 5 – Ash Wednesday Worship Service at 6pm
- Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12
- Sermon Title & Theme: A Kingdom That Repairs & Restores
March 9 – First Sunday in Lent
- Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 (Jesus’ Temptation)
- Sermon Title & Theme: A Kingdom That Resists False Power
March 16 – Second Sunday in Lent
- Scripture: Luke 9:51-62 (The Cost of Discipleship)
- Sermon Title & Theme: A Kingdom That Requires Commitment
March 23 – Third Sunday in Lent
- Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 (Do Not Worry)
- Sermon Title & Theme: A Kingdom That Trusts in God’s Provision
March 30 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
- Scripture: Luke 14:1-24 (The Banquet)
- Sermon Title & Theme: A Kingdom of Extraordinary Hospitality
April 6 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
- Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 (Zacchaeus)
- Sermon Title & Theme: A Kingdom That Transforms Us
April 13 – Palm/Passion Sunday
- Scripture: Luke 22:39-54 (Jesus’ Arrest)
- Sermon Title & Theme: A Kingdom That Refuses Violence
April 17 – Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service at 6:00pm
- A Tenebrae Service is a powerful, candlelit worship experience that leads us through the story of Jesus’ final hours. As scripture is read, candles are gradually extinguished, drawing us into the depth of Christ’s sacrifice. This deeply moving service helps us prepare our hearts for the reality of Good Friday.
April 18 – Good Friday Ecumenical Worship Service at 12:00pm
- Everyone is encouraged to join our siblings in Christ from all over the greater Stilwell area at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church for a meaningful worship service.
April 20 – Easter Sunday
- Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 (The Resurrection)
- Sermon Title & Theme: A Kingdom That Cannot Be Stopped
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