Fairhaven, MN
October 31, 2023 Dear Friends, One more word about Stewardship as we head into Stewardship Sunday (catch up on where we’ve here, here, and here)! If you haven’t picked up a worksheet, you can still grab one at church. You can drop your pledge in the offering basket on Sunday,
October 24, 2023 Dear Friends, If you’re just jumping into the conversation now, read up on where we’ve been two weeks ago and last week! This week, I handed out a worksheet – a self-assessment – to help you think through how much you give (specifically to church) and to
October 17, 2023 Dear Friends, If you’re just jumping into the conversation now, read up on last week’s newsletter first! This week, we talked briefly about the question: “How much should I give?” Take a look below, and plan to be in church & Bible Study next Sunday (Oct. 22)!
October 10, 2023 Dear Friends, This Sunday during the announcements I introduced a focus on stewardship that we’ll have for the next several weeks. There’s a common complaint, that churches are always asking for money. I don’t know if that’s true, but I’d invite you to see how this is
September 26, 2023 Dear Friends, Here’s a great way to put the Bible stories to use: ask yourself, “Where have I heard this before?” Let me explain – The homeschool co-op this year is working on memorizing Scripture, and we started with Psalm 112. Have a quick read: [1] Praise
September 19, 2023 Dear Friends, Don’t forget! Pork Chops in the park this Saturday! And then, I handed out this worksheet with the bulletin on Sunday. Take a look! It’s an opportunity to ask yourself about your time. How much time do you spend studying God’s Word? How does that
September 12, 2023 Dear Friends, Things are now officially in full swing for the Fall at Concordia! * Sunday School (through 5th grade) kicked off this Sunday with new materials from Concordia Publishing House. Learning the Bible Stories well is a foundational part of learning the faith as a child!
September 5, 2023 Dear Friends, Wednesday Evenings at Concordia2023-2024 Family NightWhen: 2nd Wednesday of the Month (6-7pm with Pizza starting at 5:30pm!)What: This year’s Family Nights will focus on food in the Bible to help us understand what God is doing for us in the Lord’s Supper. Who: All ages are
August 29, 2023 Dear Friends, There are lots of people who are baptized, but they’re no longer Christian. Does that mean that Baptism is ineffective? A waste? Do we give too much credit to Baptism when we say that “it works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil,
August 22, 2023 Dear Friends, What does repentance look like? John the Baptist gives us a helpful answer: __ John said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in