Pastor’s Blog

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” – Matthew 19:14 This weekend in worship, we give thanks for the ways that our Nursery School has blessed children of this community for 50 years.  We […]

Then Jesus said, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.” – Luke 17:19 This weekend in worship, we gather together giving thanks for the gift of faith and seeking healing in our lives.   Also, be sure to remind family and friends of our Blessing of the Animals taking […]

“For this reason, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you.” – 1 Timothy 1:6 This weekend in worship, we gather around word and sacrament. prayer and song, giving thanks for the gift of faith that sustains and strengthens  us all along life’s journey. (Please note:  This was recorded earlier […]

“Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called.” – 1 Timothy 6:12  This weekend in worship, we embrace powerful but difficult scripture readings that challenge us to think about the ways we value both money and relationships. Remind family and friends that we have returned to […]

“God among us, we gather in the name of your Son to learn love for one another. Keep our feet from evil paths. Turn our minds to your wisdom and our hearts to thegrace revealedinyour Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.” Prayer of the Day – ELW Proper 25   Through a very challenging […]

“O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.”  – Isaac Watts (ELW # 632) This weekend in worship, we begin a new program year.  Our Sunday School theme to begin the new year is “Let there be light” a powerful […]

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ..”  – Philemon 1:3   This weekend in worship, we gather around word and sacrament, prayer and song to experience grace and peace even in the midst of times of confusion and division for our nation and our world. If you are […]

“For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted..”  – Luke 14:11   This weekend in worship, Jesus reminds us by his words and actions the importance of hospitality and humble service. Be sure to remind family and friends that we continue to gather for Sunday worship during the summer […]

“Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm; therefore the Lord your God commanded you to keep the sabbath day.”  – Deuteronomy 5:15   This weekend in worship we gather to remember the many […]