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# Risen Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church

Member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [In Other Words](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=77)
- [Good News of Great Joy!](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=1132) - We are so grateful to have celebrated this Advent and Christmas season with you this year! On December 3, 2023, the ladies of Risen Savior started the season by hosting our first annual Advent by Candlelight service. We were delighted to have 31 ladies from our congregation and community join us! If you have
- [Podcast and Other News](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=1008) - Since I haven’t posted an update since November of 2020, I thought it would be a good idea to do so. Since May of this year, Risen Savior has no longer been encouraging staggered seating or mask wearing. Attendees are of course still free to wear masks, if they choose. And if you need or
- [Thank you, Pastor Biebert!](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=1064) - This post is long overdue. Our beloved Pastor Biebert received a call to serve a new congregation at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Winner, South Dakota. He served with us through the Lent season until the Sunday after Easter. We had a wonderful five years with Pastor and Katie, and we will miss them very
- [COVID-19 Guidelines Update](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=844) - At this time, we do request that if you choose to visit us in person, please wear a mask when entering the church until you are at your seat in the sanctuary. Once you are seated, you may remove it for the service. When the service is over and everyone is dismissed, we request that you then replace your mask until you are outside the building, at which time you are then free to do as you choose.
- [Guidelines and Rationale for Resuming In-Person Worship](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=807) - On May 10, Risen Savior plans to re-open for in-person worship. Based on a) Governor Abbott’s executive order GA-18, b) the third revised edition of “Guidance for Houses of Worship During the COVID-19 Crisis” from the state attorney general’s office, c) the lieutenant governor’s Zoom meeting with pastors on April 28, and d) the state
- [COVID-19 Statement](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=748) - A response to the COVID-19 health crisis. Risen Savior Lutheran Church is complying with government restrictions but is still here for your spiritual needs.
- [Loving After Harvey](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=439) - Members of Risen Savior joined the Hurricane Harvey relief effort organized by WELS Christian Aid and Relief to assist Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna, Texas.
- [Fill the School Bus!](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=427) - Join us in a back-to-school drive for our local foster home, FamilyLink at Legacy Ranch, as well as meeting the needs for a few children in our congregation.
- [Jesus Loves Me!](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=417) - Children from our VBS program visited on Sunday, June 11, 2017, and sang "Jesus Loves Me!" for the congregation. Listen to the audio here!
- [Summer 2017 VBS](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=406) - Our 2017 Summer VBS program was a success! The children enjoyed learning about our Savior and God's beautiful world through fun science principles.
- [Introduction to God](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=330) - In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. In just the first two verses of the Bible, God actually tells us quite a lot about himself. Let's unpack these
- [Exciting Things to Come!](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=73) - Hi, friends! I just can't tell you how excited I am about some of the things our Outreach Committee is planning for this year! Already we have been working with the Evangelism Committee on getting the Interactive Bible Study through the WELS Adult Discipleship program set up on Wednesday nights for you. It's called "Breaking
- [Easter For Kids](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=183) - On Saturday, March 28, we held our Easter for Kids program based on the "Jesus Rises From the Dead" program published by Northwestern Publishing House. We had so many volunteers help put this program together behind the scenes and on the day, that it seemed like the whole morning went smoothly! I had fun, and
- [Just Camping Out](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=231) - “Now we know that if this earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, and earthly house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile, we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in
- [Caroling in the Park](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=278)
- [Special Voters' Meeting on Feb. 1](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=70) - Immediately following the service on Sunday, February 1, there will be a special Voters' Meeting to hopefully determine a final logo for our church! A logo is important for "branding" our church and will be included on all our future letterhead, post cards, advertising, handouts, this website, and hopefully our sign out in front of
- [Lord, Give Me Eyes to See!](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=226) - The Old Testament prophet Job, living long before Jesus entrance into this world once wrote, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. 26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;”(Job 19:25-26) Do you ever wish that you
- [Before and After](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=224) - Have you ever noticed those before and after pictures shown in popular magazines or on the T.V. info-commercials? Take Weight Watchers for example: on the left side you have the picture of the 300+ lb. man dressed in a sweatshirt and sweatpants. Not the most flattering photo. On the right side you have a picture
- [Lent - what it isn't](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=168) - The season of Lent is important for many reasons. One blessing it gives is a focus on Christ's passion and death - the price of our sin. It brings us to the joy of Easter and the assurance of our salvation! Sometimes the commercialism of Easter has the potential to mask the real prize that God
- [Why Lent?](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=166) - Why do we celebrate the season of Lent? Historically, the practice grew out of a time of preparation for Easter observed by the ancient Christian Church. The interesting thing is, it seems to have grown from just a two day observance to the six week (40 day) celebration that we have today. Personally, I need
- [We Have This Treasure - In Jars of Clay!](https://risensavioraustin.net/?p=158) - "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show this all­surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard­pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted but not abandoned;struck down but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so

## Pages

- [](https://risensavioraustin.net/) - Welcome! For more than 30 years, Risen Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church has been proclaiming the good news of full and free forgiveness and eternal life in Jesus Christ in South Austin and beyond. We are a family of faith that strives both to become more familiar with and appreciative of God’s promises in Jesus Christ, and,
- [Mornings With Mommy](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=1105) - What is Mornings With Mommy? Mornings with Mommy isn’t preschool. It isn’t childcare. It’s something different. Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other moms. Each session is a one-of-a-kind blend of story time, playdate, and learning center that combine to meet the
- [Our Pastor](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=46) - Pastor Curt Backhaus was born on April 9, 1964, at Ellsworth Air force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota. Soon afterwards, he was adopted into God's family through Holy Baptism and raised in the Christian home of his parents, Dr. Duane and Carol Backhaus. His father served 20 years as a dentist in the USAF.
- [Our Leadership](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=50) - The Church Council meets monthly with our Pastor. Our Church President is Stuart Akers. Our Vice President is Ed Schultz. Lars Noldan, Jim Morton, Duane Brassow, Steve Wog, and Jonathan Sauer also serve on the Church Council.
- [Mother's Day Out](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=141) - Our Mother's Day Out program includes age-appropriate, hands-on, Christ-centered learning in a loving and nurturing environment for children 9 months - 3 years.
- [VBS](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=368) - Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2018: Space Station Salvation!
- [Our Sermons](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=119) - Our pastor inspires us every week with his sermons, reminding us of the lessons in the Law and the love of the Gospel. Click on the titles of the sermons to read the PDF version of each one. If there is a speaker icon next to the title, you can listen to the sermon. If there
- [Sermon Series: The Son of God Goes Forth to War (Lent 2020)](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=767) - Thank you for joining us for 2020's Midweek Lent Sermon Series, "The Son of God Goes Forth to War." You are welcome to review them in written (pdf) format, if available, or in audio format. Just click the sermon theme or click the speaker icon to download the file for each sermon. We invite you
- [Sermon Series: Three Words of TRUTH (Lent 2019)](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=647) - Please join us for our Midweek Lent Sermon Series, "Three Words of TRUTH," on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=620)
- [Account](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=622) - [wpcw_account]
- [Contact Us](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=22) - We'd love to meet you~ please feel free to contact us! Phone: (512) 280-8282 Email: pastor@rslutheran.net We'd love to have you stop by! 2811 Aftonshire Way Austin, Texas Find us on Facebook! Risen Savior Lutheran Church
- [Sermon Series: Life of Martin Luther](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=349) - Church membership. Theology. Philosophy. Education. Politics. Linguistics. Military service. Social classes. Family life. There is a man whose words and actions had a powerful impact in all of these areas. In 2017 those who still use his name to identify themselves will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the doctrinal reformation he initiated on October 31,
- [Our Faith](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=53) - Risen Savior Lutheran Church teaches the historic Christian faith. The Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed, developed by the ancient church as clear summaries of the Christian faith, summarize our beliefs today. The Book of Concord, a collection of 16th century Lutheran statements of faith, contains the official confessions of the Lutheran church and offers an in-depth look at
- [About Us](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=42) - “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. … But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:17,20). The historical resurrection of Jesus from the dead is pretty important to us at Risen Savior Lutheran Church. That’s why we named our church after it.
- [Find Us](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=36) - Risen Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church is just Northeast of Slaughter Lane & Brodie Lane on the South side of Austin, Texas. We hope to see you soon! Our Address: 2811 Aftonshire Way, Austin, TX 78748 Coming from Mopac (Loop 1): Head on Mopac to W Slaughter Ln. Turn East. In about two miles, turn left
- [Calendar](https://risensavioraustin.net/?page_id=115)

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