Para Vista Lutheran Church

When people hear the word repentance, they often think of guilt, shame, or punishment. But from a Lutheran perspective, repentance is a gift of God's grace and has two parts.
First, the Holy Spirit shows us our sin through God's Law, and we honestly acknowledge that we have fallen short and cannot save ourselves. This sorrow over sin is not meant to crush us but to bring us to Jesus. And the second part is even more powerful. We hear God's promise that because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we are completely forgiven. Repentance is not about earning God's favour; it is about receiving the forgiveness He freely gives.
Repentance takes us from guilt to grace, from fear to peace, from death to life. Every time we confess our sins, God meets us with open arms, declaring, "Your sins are forgiven for Jesus' sake." Then, as forgiven people, we are free to begin each day living in response to the love He has already shown to us in Christ.

Pastor Paul Fielke

Bible reading: Luke 19:1-10 (NLT)

When people hear the word repentance, they often think of guilt, shame, or punishment. But from a Lutheran perspective, repentance is a gift of God's grace and has two parts.
First, the Holy Spirit shows us our sin through God's Law, and we honestly acknowledge that we have fallen short and cannot save ourselves. This sorrow over sin is not meant to crush us but to bring us to Jesus. And the second part is even more powerful. We hear God's promise that because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we are completely forgiven. Repentance is not about earning God's favour; it is about receiving the forgiveness He freely gives.
Repentance takes us from guilt to grace, from fear to peace, from death to life. Every time we confess our sins, God meets us with open arms, declaring, "Your sins are forgiven for Jesus' sake." Then, as forgiven people, we are free to begin each day living in response to the love He has already shown to us in Christ.

Pastor Paul Fielke

Bible reading: Luke 19:1-10 (NLT)

What is Jesus' heart for people? I'm wondering if words like 'love', 'care' and 'relationship' are popping into your mind right now... But how might he want to deliver these gifts to 'the people'. Through you and me perhaps? But what if the people aren't friendly? What if they don't see things the way you and I do? What if they don't respond in what we deem as an appropriate way?

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible reading: Luke 10:25-37 (NLT)

What is Jesus' heart for people? I'm wondering if words like 'love', 'care' and 'relationship' are popping into your mind right now... But how might he want to deliver these gifts to 'the people'. Through you and me perhaps? But what if the people aren't friendly? What if they don't see things the way you and I do? What if they don't respond in what we deem as an appropriate way? 

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible reading: Luke 10:25-37 (NLT)

Jesus was a great story teller. As he told stories, he connected with the hearts of those who were listening, and within every story (which we call 'parables'), there were gems of truth and life waiting to be uncovered. Have you ever pondered about the struggles we face when receiving God's word, living in it's freedom and sharing it with others?

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Luke 8:5-15 (NLT)

Jesus was a great story teller. As he told stories, he connected with the hearts of those who were listening, and within every story (which we call 'parables'), there were gems of truth and life waiting to be uncovered. Have you ever pondered about the struggles we face when receiving God's word, living in it's freedom and sharing it with others?

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Luke 8:5-15 (NLT)

Jesus was a great story teller. As he told stories, he connected with the hearts of those who were listening, sharing words of truth and life. This week’s theme: the parable of the wise and foolish builders. Life gets stormy at times... What is your foundation?

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Luke 6:46-49 (NLT)

Jesus was a great story teller. As he told stories, he connected with the hearts of those who were listening, sharing words of truth and life. This week’s theme: the parable of the wise and foolish builders. Life gets stormy at times... What is your foundation?

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Luke 6:46-49 (NLT)

A message from Pastor Michael Dutschke

Jesus was a great story teller. As he told stories, he connected with the hearts of those who were listening, and within every story (which we call ‘parables’), there were gems of truth and life waiting to be uncovered. 

Bible Reading: Luke 5:36-39 (NLT)

A message from Pastor Michael Dutschke

Jesus was a great story teller. As he told stories, he connected with the hearts of those who were listening, and within every story (which we call ‘parables’), there were gems of truth and life waiting to be uncovered. 

Bible Reading: Luke 5:36-39 (NLT)