Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light and darkness are among the most prominent themes in John’s Gospel. The prophets of old foretold Jesus’ coming as light of the...
And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. By its light will the nations walk, and...
Rev. Alger J. Tormoehlen February 9, 1932 – February 7, 2025 Rev. Alger John Theodore Tormoehlen asleep in Jesus on Friday, February 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Lois Ella Tormoehlen (nee: Severin) for 69 years. Loving father of Karen (Steve) Zielke, David (Pam) Tormoehlen, and Kathy Cox. Cherished grandfather of Philip (Carrie)...
Rev. Dr. Howard William Kramer June 3, 1924 – February 4, 2025 Howard William Kramer was born in Uniontown (formerly Paitzdorf) Perry County, Missouri on June 3, 1924. His father, William A Kramer, was a descendant of the 800 Saxon immigrants who came to Perry County Missouri in 1838-9 and...
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the...
“The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” Isaiah 52:10In Psalm 98, the Psalmist draws extensively on the prophet Isaiah’s words about Yahweh’s deliverance of Israel’s captivity in Babylon. Throughout the...
“And now the Lord says… ‘It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the preserved of Israel; I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.’” Isaiah...
William L. Gasau June 26, 1946 – December 25, 2024 Eternal Life, the greatest gift for all mankind, was bestowed upon William (Bill) Gasau early on Christmas morning after a three-year battle with cancer. Bill was born on June 26, 1946, to William and Laura Gasau (nee Strobel) in Kansas...
‘“I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations…’”Isaiah 42:6The visit of the Magi, Gentile worshipers of the promised Messiah, fulfilled what had been revealed...
“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Luke 2:29-32 When Simeon takes the Christ...