“Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me?  Or are you envious because I am generous?  So the last will be first and the first will be last.” – Matthew 20:15-16 This weekend’s Gospel reading reminds us that sometimes God is not fair and life is not fair and […]

Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.” – Matthew 18:21-22 In this weekend’s readings from Romans and Matthew, we are called to be a people […]

“Riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might; and it is in your hand to make great and to give strength to all.” – 1 Chronicles 29:12 As we begin a new program year, we are reminded that we are God’s hands in the world and […]

“Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.” – Romans 12:9-12 This weekend, we look at the challenges […]

“Let us build a house where hands will reach beyond the wood and stone to heal and strengthen, serve and teach, and live the Word they’ve known.  Here the outcast and the stranger bear the image of God’s face; let us bring an end to fear and danger.  All are welcome, all are welcome, all […]

When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” – Matthew 14:32-33 This weekend, we encounter Christ who helps us to confront our fears and doubts, leads us and guides us through the storms of life, and rescues us when we […]

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord”. – Romans 8:38-39 This weekend, we encounter Christ’s […]

“All the world is God’s own field, fruit unto his praise to yield; wheat and tares together sown, unto joy or sorrow grown.  First the blade, and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear.  Lord of harvest, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be. – Henry Alford (ELW # 693) This […]

Christ is risen!  He is Risen indeed! With organ, brass, and song, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.  Below is  special music and a new message from Pastor Mueller for 2023.   On behalf of our staff and church council we wish all of you a truly blessed Easter.

Good Friday “For God so loved the world…” In this deeply moving service, we gather around theword, music from St. Andrew’s  instrumentalists, prayer, and the cross, the central sign of our salvation. (We gather for our Good Friday Tenebrae Service @ 7:30 this evening)