The Word

The Peace of God

Dear brothers and sister in Christ, The angels who appeared before the shepherds on the night Jesus was born announced, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14) Christmas is supposed to be a season when we dwell on… Read More»

Here am I! Send me

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ – Yesterday, Vicar and I were visiting with a shut-in member.  I came to serve communion, but I always spend time getting caught up.  As we visited I would ask questions – open ended questions and would receive simple answers, and it wasn’t long… Read More»

Rejoice!

Another school year begins. For the church, that means we are about to re-experience the same annual events and all the same liturgical seasons, Advent, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost. For students the repetition is even more noticeable as another year of math, science, and history classes have begun, and homework,… Read More»

Scammers Scam!

Here are some news headlines: “DATCP Warns Of Fake Utility Calls Scamming Victims” – WISC-TV3 “Memphis Couple Caught On Video Scamming” – FOX13 Memphis “Minnesota Man Sentenced After Scamming At Least 25 Women” – KMSP-TV “Father Arrested, Son Wanted After Scamming Victim Out Of $6000” – FOX43 “Howell Police Warn… Read More»

Listen, God is Calling!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Listen, God is Calling! Throughout the summer months we will hear how God has called people to be His servants. We will hear how God has likewise called you by His Gospel proclamation. “Listen, God is Calling” is our Summer  Sunday School theme, where… Read More»

Giving Back to God

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ – There is a parable told in India about the selfish man who inherited a rice field.  The first year the man irrigated the field and it was fruitful.  The water, in fact, flowed into his neighbor’s field and this too produced a bountiful… Read More»

Christ is Risen! and Our Response

  Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed. Alleluia! As we enter into the Easter season let us rejoice in Christ’s amazing act of love and service that He chose to perform for us. His dying on the cross was the ultimate act of service and sacrifice for all of… Read More»

The Ultimate Ruse

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ– Things are not always what they seem… Most of the people at the Chicago Children’s Hospital did not know her name.  They just knew her as the sweet, elderly lady in the vivid red suit who wanted to make sure that every sick child… Read More»

Thy Will Be Done Revisited

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The new month is upon us and a new month of activities and challenges approach. Let us pray, “Thy will be done.” As we pray and reflect on those words, we remember that Jesus gave us those words to help us boldly and confidently… Read More»

A Time of Preparation

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Time never seems to slow down, especially as we enter the beginning of a new church year and the end of the calendar year. Christmas decorations are going up, cookies are being baked, presents are being bought. Christmas cards and letters are being planned… Read More»