The Word

Materialism vs Hospitality

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ – Last week, Kara and I were doing our weekly Friday grocery shopping. We usually hit the shopping “Bermuda Triangle” of Aldi’s, Costco, and Wal-Mart. It is the triangle where my money goes missing. And quickly too! Anyway, we were shopping and there was… Read More»

COVID-19

Greetings in the name of Christ, Our Redeemer! God’s Word, over and over, tells us to be not afraid.  The Prophet Isaiah speaks God’s Word: “Fear not, for I am with you always.  Be not dismayed, I am your God.  I will help you, strengthen you and uphold you with… Read More»

What a makeover!

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ – The year 2020 is upon us, in fact, the first month is gone. Only eleven months to go, and that is so hard to believe. Since 2012 we have talked about the year 2020. We named the project Vision 2020. Yes, it was… Read More»

“Hindsight is Always 20/20”

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! Happy New Year! Maybe I’m alone in this, but the year 2020 just doesn’t seem real. The phrase “hindsight is always 20/20” comes to mind as the new year rolls around. I think it’s really fitting as this year marks the end of a… Read More»

God Commands Us to Sing

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” “Deck the hall with boughs of holly garland – Fa, la, la, la, la…” This time of year, song fills the air, and it fills my heart too. Here are five reasons that we sing in… Read More»

Faith, Scripture, and Grace Alone

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Peace of the Lord be with you! The leaves on the trees are changing, people are putting on their jackets, and pumpkin spice flavors are all over the place. Somehow, the season of Fall always seems to sneak up on me. I know… Read More»

Vision 2020 Continues

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ – Therefore, we show hospitality. At the beginning of September we introduced our theme for 2019-2020.  Yes, the year 2020.  It seems hard to believe. Back in the year of 2012 a steering committee was formed under the supervision of the Board of Directors. … Read More»

The Gospel: A Beacon

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Joy of the Lord be with you! Truly, this time of the year is exciting as people of all ages are going back to school. Whether it be a timid preschooler who is leaving the nest for the first time, or a college… Read More»

Farewell from Vicar Otterman

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I can’t believe it is already time for my family and I to depart back to seminary. This year has flown by. In some ways it feels like this is where I’ve always been, but in many other ways it feels like I am… Read More»

Rejoicing in Reflections

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As the month of May comes to a close, it feels like another significant transition is at our doorstep. School is almost out, and summer vacations are planned. For students and many teachers, it is finally time to take a breath, reflect on the… Read More»