Fairhaven, MN
May 4, 2021 Dear friends, I have two things to write to you about Bible Study. The first is to let you know that we’re shifting gears starting this Sunday. Since Easter, I’ve spent some time talking about education during the Bible Study hour. Now I’m going to use that
April 26, 2021 Dear friends, Take a close look at the woodcut above. What stands out to you? What do you observe? Here’s one beautiful feature of this depiction of the resurrection. Notice how Jesus stands triumphant, with a victory banner in his hand. He stands with his foot on
April 5, 2021 Dear friends, First of all – there’s Bible Study this Wednesday at 10am as usual, but there’ll be no Wednesday service this week. Wednesday evening services will resume next Wednesday (April 14 at 7pm). Then, many thanks to everyone who worked to make Holy Week and Easter
March 31, 2021 Dear friends, The suffering and death of Jesus have been the inspiration for countless works of art and pieces of music. Here’s a little bit of that music for your Holy Week: First, the King’s College choir singing “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty”: Next is a
March 23, 2021 Dear friends, Holy Week is a gift to us as the days leading up to Easter are set apart for giving special attention to the Passion of Jesus. It is called his Passion because the root of that word means suffering. While Lent and Holy Week are
March 16, 2021 Dear friends, Apologies to anyone who tried to listen in to the service on Sunday. Technology can be fragile, and I marvel that the streaming actually works as well as it does, usually all on its own. Although I have been very grateful that folks can listen
March 10, 2021 Dear friends, First, don’t forget to set your clocks forward on Saturday evening! Then, just a brief preview of what is coming at the end of March/beginning of April. The church marks time differently than the world does. Birthdays, anniversaries, tax day, federal holidays, summer vacation, etc.
March 3, 2021 Dear friends, This past Sunday (the 2nd Sunday in Lent) is called Reminiscere – it’s named for the first word of the Introit in Latin: Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,for they have been from of old.Let not my enemies exult over me.Redeem Israel,
February 24, 2021 Dear friends, On Sunday we heard the story of Jesus’ temptation by the devil in the wilderness while he fasted for 40 days and nights. Our impressions of the devil tend to have been formed by popular culture (think a cartoonish red body, tail, horns, and a
February 18, 2021 Dear friends, The anthem for Lent could be these words from the prophet Joel: “Yet even now,” declares the Lord,“return to me with all your heart,with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;and rend your hearts and not your garments.”Return to the Lord, your God,for he is gracious