Welcome Joshua Swartz! The Missouri District is pleased to announce that Joshua Swartz has accepted the call to serve as Assistant to the President for Lutheran Schools. Joshua currently serves as Principal of St. Lorenz Lutheran School in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Previously, he has served schools in Ohio, Indiana, and Alabama. ...
Powerfully Powerless And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” Matthew 27:39-40 It was King David’s son, Solomon, who built a temple for the Lord. It was...
God’s Love Meant Christ Became Hated for Us For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God hates sin. There is no sweeping it under the rug. There is no making...
Prayers for Those in High Positions First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 1 Timothy 2:1-2...
Thomas N. Reeder, Sr. 29 March 1938 – 10 February 2022 Pastor Thomas N. Reeder, Sr., age 83, of Terre Du Lac, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born on Tuesday, March 29, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Eugene and...
The 2022 District Convention is just a few months away. Here are the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Nominations. President: Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan - 69 nominations Rev. Dr. William Marler - 3 nominations First Vice President: Rev. Dr. William Marler - 29 nominations Rev. Brian Thieme - 8 nominations...
Work: Created by God before the Fall And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves...
The Practice of the Christian Faith Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God… Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise… submitting to one...
Richard Webster Adler 28 January 1939 – 24 January 2022 Richard W Adler was called home to his Heavenly Father on 24 January 2022 and is joyfully harmonizing with the angelic choir. He was a good and faithful servant who loved his God, family, and community. He marveled at...
The Irrepressible Joy of Grandparents – Seeing Grandchildren in Heaven The Lord bless you from Zion! May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life! May you see your children's children! Peace be upon Israel! Psalm 128:5-6 Perhaps you have encountered them before. People who you once thought were normal and...