Eleva Lutheran Church

10/11/2026

Have you ever been invited to something special but found yourself too busy or distracted to go? Life has a way of filling up quickly. Between work, family, responsibilities, and the countless things competing for our attention, even a good invitation can get pushed aside.

Jesus tells a story about a king who prepares a wedding banquet for his son. When the invited guests refuse to come, the king opens the invitation to everyone, welcoming people from the streets to fill his banquet hall. It's a surprising picture of God's kingdom, where the invitation to be part of God's family reaches far beyond the people we might expect.

God's invitation reaches us right in the middle of our everyday lives. We don't have to earn our place at the table or prove that we're good enough to belong. God welcomes us by grace and invites us to respond with hearts changed by that love. The question isn't whether we're worthy of an invitation, but whether we're willing to receive it and let God's grace shape the way we live.

10/04/2026

Welcome to worship! Grow, Serve, Love at ELC!
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10/01/2026

Welcome to October! 🍂 There’s something special about this time of year in a small town—cooler days, familiar faces, and plenty of reasons to come together. This month, we’re especially excited to welcome Pastor Tom Bryan and Don Wisner, our two interim pastors, and we hope you’ll take some time to meet them, get to know them, and help us make them feel at home in the Eleva community.

We’re also looking forward to Treats on Second Street on October 31st from 4:00–7:00 PM, when we’ll open our doors, pass out treats, and enjoy one of those simple community traditions that makes Eleva such a special place to call home. We hope you’ll join us this fall—not just for worship, but for the conversations, laughter, and connections that remind us what it means to be part of a church family.

You can find the October Newsletter here: https://www.elevalc.org/newsletter

09/27/2026

Welcome to worship! Grow, Serve, Love at ELC!
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09/26/2026

09/20/2026

Have you ever felt like someone else got more than they deserved? It can happen in seconds. We see what someone else receives, how quickly they succeed, or how easily things seem to come to them, and suddenly we find ourselves wondering, “What about me?”

Jesus knew how easily we can turn life into a comparison. In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, some workers labor all day while others arrive near the end, yet they all receive the same pay. The early workers feel cheated, but the landowner reminds them that his generosity does not take anything away from them.

That message is still for us today. God's grace isn't something we earn by working harder, being better, or getting there first. We don't need to measure our worth against what someone else receives. Jesus invites us to trust God's generosity and celebrate the good gifts others receive, knowing that there is always enough grace for all of us.

Hear the full message: https://youtu.be/zAdcO34z2Do?t=1311

09/20/2026

Welcome to worship! Grow, Serve, Love at ELC!
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09/16/2026

🎉 ONE. WEEK. TO. GO.

Confirmation starts NEXT WEDNESDAY! 👀

A new year of asking questions, digging into Scripture, learning about our faith, and figuring out what it actually looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life.

📖 7th + 8th Grade Confirmation
📅 September 23
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Eleva Lutheran Church

Bring your Bible. Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity.

Let’s get started. 🙌