Lessons from the Ballpark
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“O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.” —Psalm 71:17-18A few weeks ago, I sat with...
Putting the Word into Practice
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“Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” —John 13:5The Gospels are a unique genre of literature in the Scriptures. They include both Jesus’ words and actions and ultimately His saving action on...
URGENT: LERT Training Offered 6/8/19 in Jefferson City
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In light of recent tornadoes and widespread flooding, there will be a one-day Lutheran Early Response Team training at the fellowship hall of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City. The training will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes lunch. The course will cover: An introduction to the...
A New Pastor’s Close and Personal Encounter with the Jefferson City Tornado
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Rev. Samuel Powell of Trinity Lutheran Church, knew there could be tornadoes the evening of Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Although it was the eighth anniversary of a devastating tornado in Joplin, most people in the community were more concerned about flooding. As a chaplain for the fire department, he had...