In the beginning, God spoke light into being, calling forth day and night and time itself into existence. Soon, God separated the water from the land and made plants to […]
Mark 4:35-41: Jesus Stills the Storm
June 22, 2021 by
Jesus Stills the Storm No one’s life should be a ship, floundering adrift in faithless fear. Did God not create us for wonder, joy, hope, and love, to marvel at […]
Lest the Darkness Define Us
May 4, 2021 by
Imperfect copies of imperfect copies are we. The fall into sin introduced not only death but also physical decay and disease. Every Sunday, we admit as much in our Confession […]
God is Calling You to Return
February 24, 2021 by
“Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and He relents over disaster” (Joel 2:13). God’s invitation and […]
Down, Down, Going Down!
February 22, 2021 by
This is our pastor’s newsletter article for our March 2021 newsletter. The news media are sometimes remiss, passing on little positive information. Why crisis, alarm, and panic provoke […]
COVID, the Vaccine, and Shepherd of the Hills
January 20, 2021 by
At last, the COVID-19 vaccines are here! For us now, this only includes the Pfizer- and Moderna-produced vaccines. Missouri is prioritizing our vaccinations based on someone’s assessed health risk. To […]
Genesis 7-9, 1 Peter 3, John 3: Roger Getz’ Funeral Sermon
January 15, 2021 by
In 1949, a new child entered the world, Roger Getz. Typical of many in Missouri, he grew up in a small town, Flat River. Now, this may mean nothing to […]
New Year’s Eve Service
December 31, 2020 by
Our Annual New Year’s Eve Service is at 5:00 PM on December 31. We will be pondering the past year while also looking ahead to what awaits. Jesus Christ, through […]
Midweek Advent Services for 2020
December 9, 2020 by
“Ancient Echoes from the Mouth of Isaiah” is the 2020 theme for our Midweek Advent Services. Services are on Wednesday, at 1:00 PM. In each, we will explore an ancient […]
Thanksgiving Eve Service
November 25, 2020 by
Our annual Thanksgiving Eve Service is at 6:00 PM, on Wednesday (yes, Thanksgiving Eve). Even in 2020, the year of COVID, we still have much for which to be thankful. […]
