It Happened And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered… And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths...

Rev. Dr. Arthur M. Vincent March 20, 1918-December 7, 2020 Rev. Dr. Arthur M. Vincent died in Charlotte, NC December 7, 2020 after living 102 years. He was born in Mena, Arkansas March 20, 1918 and spent most of his boyhood in Oklahoma City. An aunt took him to Sunday...

JAMES M. GARRISON June 29, 1931 – October 3, 2020 Dr. James M. Garrison died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the age of 89. He was born June 29, 1931, in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his father, William, and mother, Mildred Garrison. Garrison graduated from Concordia...

Praying the O Antiphons of Advent O come, O come Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice, rejoice Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel! (LSB 357 v. 1) For more than a thousand years, the Church has been...