Fairhaven, MN
March 26, 2024 Dear Friends, Every Sunday, there’s a prayer that I sing during worship just before the congregation sings the Sanctus (“Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth. . .”). It’s called the Proper Preface. It’s Proper because it changes depending on the season of the church year –
March 19, 2024 Dear Friends, The little things add up, as I mentioned last week. It’s like the power of compound interest, which is how our Lord describes the abundance of his kingdom. Remember the guy who had 2 talents and doubled his investment. So also did the man with
All are invited for tacos tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 13) at 5:30 pm, leading into our family night lesson on the Last Supper, followed by Evening Prayer at 7 pm! March 12, 2024 Dear Friends, If you think back to science class, you may remember the physics concept called inertia.
March 5, 2024 Dear Friends, Just a quick note today about upcoming events! First, this Wednesday (March 6), we continue our Small Catechism Bible Study (6 pm) followed by Evening Prayer (7 pm). Second, next Wednesday (March 13), we’ll have Family Night, starting with tacos at 5:30 pm, followed by
February 28, 2024 Dear Friends, The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the pure, clear fountain of Israel.1 That’s how our Lutheran forefathers described their commitment to being led and governed by the Bible. It is a powerful image because everyone knows the difference between clean and dirty
February 20, 2024 Dear Friends, We often think that taming our tongues simply means not saying things we might regret in the heat of the moment. There’s a fight or flight instinct that kicks in when we’re confronted with conflict, and we assume that the virtuous thing is fleeing instead
Heads-up – Holy Week Choir! It’s time for the choir to start getting ready for Holy Week! We’ll have music for Maundy Thursday (March 28), Good Friday (March 29), and Easter Sunday (March 31). Rehearsal times are TBD, but recordings will be available to practice at home even if you
February 6, 2024 Dear Friends, Just a quick reminder — no Bible Study or Worship tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 7)! And then, be sure to set aside next Wednesday, February 14 to mark the beginning of Lent! Chili will be served for dinner at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from a free will
January 30, 2024 Dear Friends, “Good sense makes one slow to anger,and it is his glory to overlook an offense” (Proverbs 19:11). This is a proverb worthy of much reflection, and I find myself thinking about it often. First, Solomon says that if you have good sense, your blood boils
** Heads-up! No Chapel or Bible Study tomorrow morning (Wednesday, January 24)! January 23, 2024 Dear Friends, “Know, therefore, that you must be concerned not only about hearing, but also about learning and retaining God’s Word in memory. Do not think that this is optional for you or of no