- Jul2024
Different Gifts, Same Lord
July 24, 2024
Different Gifts, Same Lord Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them. Romans 12:6a Orchestras are not made up of only saxophones. Basketball teams cannot be made up of five guys who all want the basketball all the time. In the Armed Forces,...
Rev. Ron Jansen Obituary
July 16, 2024
Ronald Jansen May 24, 1941–January 27, 2024 Rev. Ronald Jansen passed away January 27th, 2024 at home. He was born May 24, 1941 in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. His family were dairy farmers. Pastor Jansen graduated from Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, MO) on May 26, 1967. He married Karen Jansen on...
Bodily Offerings
July 16, 2024
Bodily Offerings I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 The offering is a part of the liturgy that is noted by everyone, but little thought is given. We tend...
Everyone Has a Part
July 9, 2024
Everyone Has a Part But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 The Table of Duties from Luther’s Small Catechism lays out what pastors owe to...
Lutheran Singles Conference 2024
July 9, 2024
Join with other Lutheran Singles for a weekend of learning, led by Rev. Randy Asburry. The six areas of focus of the event are "Lutheran Singles FOLLOWing Christ" Fellowship, Outreach, Learning, Leadership, Organization, and Worship. Hosted at the Holiday Inn Express in Edwardsville, IL, single adults aged 18+ are welcome....
A Kingdom of Priests
July 3, 2024
A Kingdom of Priests Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Exodus 19:5-6 The Lord...
- Jun2024
What’s In It for Us?
June 26, 2024
What’s In It for Us? For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 2 Corinthians 4:5 Dr. Luther described sin as being essentially being man curved in on oneself, drawing from St. Augustine. There is also a tendency...
Rev. Fred Wippich Obituary
June 25, 2024
Rev. Fred Wippich December 23, 1929 – June 12, 2024 Rev. Fred Wippich was the first of five children to be born December 23, 1929 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Fred and Marian Wippich. He passed away on June 12, 2024 at Bonaventure Senior Living at the age of 94. Having earned...
Rev. Rudolf Charles Schaser
June 25, 2024
Rev. Rudolf Charles Schaser November 7,1939 – June 7, 2024 Pastor Rudy Schaser, born to Rudolf and LaVerne, grew up in Lansing, Illinois. He was raised with his older brother Robert (“Bobby”), two younger sisters (Nancy and Cheryl), and nephews (Bobby Richard and Jim). Pastor Schaser was married to his...
Togetherness Takes Work
June 19, 2024
Togetherness Takes Work Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 During a conversation over dinner with two missionaries and their wives, the comment was made that each couple finds out how long they can be apart before it becomes counterproductive. ...