March 17, 2020 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I really wish I wasn’t writing this letter. Cancelling worship services goes against everything we are and everything we want to do as a church. However, in faith, we want to obey the Fourth Commandment, “Honor your father and mother…” which [...]
LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. Psalm 143:1,2 God Hears Our Prayers Daily Devotion – March 17, 2020 Devotion based on Psalm [...]
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Ephesians 5:8-10 You Are Light in the Lord Daily Devotion – March [...]
From Regarding the Black Plague, by Martin Luther "I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance inflict [...]
Dear members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and School, After much deliberation and prayer, the Holy Spirit has led me to accept the call you have extended to me to serve as the school’s sixth grade homeroom teacher and athletic director. I ask for your prayers as I serve out [...]
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather [...]
Dear Members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, On February 23, the congregation of St. Stephen’s issued calls asking us to serve as your principal and upper grade teacher, and as your first grade teacher. Thank you for this opportunity for Rachel and I to examine where we best can use [...]
Welcome Visitors If you are visiting today, we welcome you in our Risen and Living Savior, Jesus! Please let us know you worshiped with us by signing our guest book in the entryway or a Care Card in your pew and drop it in the offering basket. If visiting, please [...]
The LORD will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:7,8 Someone Is Watching Daily Devotion – March 14, 2020 Devotion based on Psalm 121:7,8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200314dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Someone is always watching [...]
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I [...]