A Broken Heart for Valentine’s Day (Ash Wednesday)
A Broken Heart for Valentine’s Day (Ash Wednesday) The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:17 Valentine’s Day falling on Ash Wednesday provides a great opportunity to teach about the condition of the human heart. On this...
God’s Care for Older Adults
God’s Care for Older Adults Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent. Psalm 71:9 Congregations invest a lot of time, energy, and financial support in caring for children and youth. Schools and youth groups, staff members and teachers...
Ellen Hetz Obituary
Ellen M. Hetz May 21, 1940 – January 26, 2024 Ellen Marie Hetz (nee Stahl) was born to John and Alfretta (nee Wilkening) Stahl on May 21, 1940. The oldest of four girls, she was baptized at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Miami Street in St. Louis in June of...
Dr. Arnold Schmidt Obituary
Dr. Arnold E. Schmidt September 19,1934 – November 9, 2023 Dr. Arnold E. Schmidt, 89 of Union, Missouri passed away on November 9, 2023. Dr. Schmidt (also known as Arnie) was born in Deshler, Nebraska on September 19, 1934, to Fred and Helene Schmidt. He grew up on the Schmidt...
Lutherans for Life Contests 2024
It's time for the yearly Lutherans for Life contests for youth. From art posters to essays, with a variety of grades included, be sure to click below to check out this great opportunity! Grades 3–5 Grades 6–12 Class of '24 Seniors
The Savior of All
The Savior of All Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is...
A House of Prayer for All Nations
A House of Prayer for All Nations And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, everyone who keeps the Sabbath and does not profane it, and holds fast my covenant— these I will...
Jesus’ Mercy for Those in Need
Jesus’ Mercy for Those in Need Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. Luke 4:40 Our Lord Jesus is revealed to the people...