As the gentle glow of Christmas morning dawns, Psalm 98 erupts in a jubilant call to worship, appointed for Christmas Dawn in the church’s lectionary. This psalm overflows with encouragement and hope, inviting all creation to celebrate the God who has done marvelous things, most gloriously revealed in the birth...
C: Communion – God’s Gracious Feast of Presence “For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in...
Kathryn J. Bredehoeft Nov. 13, 1948–Aug. 9, 2025 Kathy was born Nov. 13, 1948, in Goessel, Kans. to Leroy and Ruth (Meyer) Vogts. She graduated from Canton High School in 1966, where she was Homecoming Queen and Valedictorian. After spending a summer doing data entry, she became the first...
B: Baptism – God’s Gracious Seal of Belonging “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Gal. 3:27, ESV). Advent calls us to prepare for God’s coming, and baptism stands as a profound gift of His presence. In the waters of baptism, God claims...
A: Absolution – God’s Gracious Word of Forgiveness “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness,” (1 John 1:9, ESV). In the quiet of Advent, we prepare our hearts for God’s coming, and His gift of absolution shines...
Missouri District announces opening of Mission Grant application The Missouri District is pleased to announce that applications for Mission Grants for the award period July 2026 – June 2027 are now open. The District invites The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregations and affiliated organizations with a passion for local mission outreach...
Beneath a sky ablaze with dawn’s golden fire, a weary traveler pauses on a windswept hill, heart stirred by the timeless song of Psalm 100: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” (Ps. 100:1-2, ESV). The...
Psalm 97 sings a resplendent ode to God’s dominion, its verses a tapestry woven with divine glory, calling hearts to a faith rooted in Scripture’s eternal truth. “The Lord reigns,” it proclaims, “let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad” (v. 1a). Creation quakes in reverent awe as...
Psalm 1, Psalm 19, and Psalm 119 stand as towering reflections on the Word of God, each offering unique insight. Psalm 19, in particular, radiates hope, revealing God’s glory through creation and His gracious Word, the Torah, which encompasses far more than mere law—it is God’s life-giving revelation, culminating in...
When the world feels heavy with injustice, Psalm 10 gives voice to our aching hearts: “Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” The psalmist laments the boldness of the wicked, who oppress the poor, boast in their greed, and dismiss...