Why December 25th is the Day for Christmas

This is our pastor’s article for the Stone County Gazette.  It should be published on December 26th.   Why is December 25th the day we celebrate Jesus’ birth?   If we […]

Christmas (Christ’s Mass) Day Service

On December 25th, we will have a Divine Service of Word and Sacrament to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Jesus, the Word Himself became flesh.  God and man have come […]

Christ’s Mass (Christmas) Day Sermon: Luke 2:20

“Oh, where shall joy be found?  Where but on heavenly ground?  Where the angels singing with all the saints unite, sweetest praises bringing in heavenly joy and light.  Oh, that […]

Christmas Eve: Isaiah 7:14, “The Virgin will Conceive”

Christmas Eve–it’s finally here.  After all the preparation, the hurry, and the scurry, whether you’ve finished buying presents or not, Christmas is here, for real, tonight.  And soon it will […]

The Nativity of our Lord

Intro Today, we celebrate the birth of life.  For that is who Christ Jesus is.  He’s not simply the holiest among those who think themselves as holy.  He’s not simply […]

Christmas Eve

Intro This evening, we leave the world behind, and we travel together on a long journey.  It is a journey that leads beyond Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and gift giving. […]

Divine Service and Choir Cantata

“Follow the Star, Follow the King” is the musical journey from spiritual darkness to light, culminating in the birth of Jesus.  It is a distinctive blend of scriptures anticipating and […]

Divine Service and Choir Cantata

“Follow the Star, Follow the King” is the musical journey from spiritual darkness to light, culminating in the birth of Jesus.  It is a distinctive blend of scriptures anticipating and […]

The Story of the Real Santa Claus

The Real Santa Claus by Pr. Rich Futrell The Feast of St. Nicholas is December 6th.  When we remember such a saint of old, we are simply being Christians.  Hebrews 13:7 […]

LWML Christmas Potluck and Cookie Exchange