Pastor’s Blog

“Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Matthew 25:13 We gather this weekend seeking the many ways that Christ comes in the midst of the joys and challenges of our lives.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”  – Matthew 5:4   We gather this weekend to give thanks for God’s faithful people who have touched our hearts, blessed our lives, and completed their earthly journey by God’s grace.  We also pray for one another as we continue this journey by faith pressing […]

“For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart frpm works prescribed by the law.” – Romans 3:28   We gather this weekend to celebrate the Festival of the Reformation giving thanks for Martin Luther and other reformers who refocused the church’s attention on the promises of Christ and praying  for the Spirit’s guidance as we serve in challenging […]

Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” – Matthew 22:20-21 This weekend’s Gospel reading shows us the image of Caesar engraved on currency but […]

“For many are called, but few are chosen.” – Matthew 22:14 This weekend’s Gospel reading is yet another complex parable from Jesus where the kingdom of heaven is found in the most unexpected people and places.  We hope that many of you will be able to join us for worship this weekend.  Thank you for […]

“The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the word.  From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died.” – Samuel J. Stone – ELW # 654 This weekend’s Gospel […]

“Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt, keep us faithful to the Gospel; help us work your purpose out.  Here in this day’s dedication, all we have to give, receive; we, who cannot live without you, we adore you!  We believe! This weekend’s Gospel reading addresses issues of […]

“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 […]