This is our pastor’s newsletter article for June, 2014. In last month’s newsletter article, we learned that tradition is not a bad word. In truth, we learned the opposite: Tradition is a good word. However, what matters about tradition is whose tradition we are following. The Apostle Paul wrote to the congregation at Thessalonica: “So […]
Pastor Futrell Guest on Steadfast Throwdown
April 24, 2014 by
Our pastor was recently interviewed for a Lutheran program called “Steadfast Throwdown.” The subject of the program is the New Covenant as the Fulfillment of the Old. Since we are not within listening range of the station that will air the interview, you can hear the interview at two different times on the internet: – […]
Tradition in Christ’s Church According to the Bible
April 23, 2014 by
This is our pastor’s newsletter article for May, 2014. Today, many are practicing “Christian freedom” by living a way of life that is contrary to the Christian faith! One way of doing that is by seeing faith as only something personal, not communal. It’s both! Just read the New Testament. It’s true: no one can […]
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter
April 16, 2014 by
As Holy week of 2014 draws near to a close, we will have our final services of the week: Maundy Thursday, April 17th, is at 7:00 PM. This is a service when we commemorate Jesus instituting the New Covenant for us: His Holy Supper. Good Friday, April 18th, is when we observe Christ’s crucifixion and death […]
Memorial Luncheon for Kathy Farris
March 19, 2014 by
On Saturday, March 22nd, at 12:00 noon, we have a memorial luncheon (or better stated, potluck) for Kathy Farris. This is not in place of a funeral, as a funeral for her will be held in Washington, MO. This is a way to remember Kathy and also visit and comfort her husband and children in […]
Pastor a Guest Speaker on the “His Time” Radio Program
March 8, 2014 by
Our pastor was recently the guest pastor and speaker on “His Time,” going through the text of Mark 1:14-28. You can hear him by clicking here. Once on the webpage, click the “Daily Lectionary” sidebar. To hear our pastor’s sermonette on the text, click on the “Matins Sermonette” sidebar. “His Time” starts your day by sanctifying […]
Chuck Kelsey’s Funeral Sermon: John 14:1-6
March 5, 2014 by
When Christians gather for the funeral of a fellow believer in the faith, a singular moment, unlike any other, takes place. For in such a moment is the coming together of heaven and earth. The physical remains of someone whom God has called home connect the saints here with the saints in heaven. For the […]
Sunday Services for Sunday, March 2nd are Cancelled
March 1, 2014 by
Because of projected inclement weather, all church activities for Sunday, March 2nd have been cancelled. The planned Lenten Ash Wednesday services are still scheduled for Wednesday, March 5th at 1:00 and 7:00 PM.
Ash Wednesday Services
March 1, 2014 by
The first service of Lent is Ash Wednesday. This year, our Ash Wednesday Services will be on Wednesday, March 5th, at 1:00 and 7:00 PM. Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day season of Lent. It is a season when God’s baptized people cleanse their hearts through the Lenten disciplines of repentance, prayer, fasting, and charitable giving. It’s a time we set aside […]
Memorial Service for Charles Kelsey
February 27, 2014 by
The memorial service for Charles “Chuck” Kelsey is now scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 4th at Stumpff Funeral Home in Kimberling City. The internment of his ashes will be at 12:00 noon at the Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
