From The Pastors

Toward A Hopeful and Joyful Easter Morning Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I Know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will…

Creating a New Culture of Stewardship “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10) Have you ever found it difficult to embrace something new because of preconceived notions or past misconceptions? If so, one of those notions…

“A Time for Reflection and Renewal” “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it”  (Psalm 24:1)           As we enter Stewardship Month, I invite you to pause and reflect on what it means to be faithful stewards of the gifts God has…

The 2025 Parish Ministry Theme “Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”  (Hebrews 13:16) What is your resolution for 2025? As we step into a new year, it’s natural to look back at where we’ve been and forward to where we’re headed. It is…

“What Did You Replant?” “Do no be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing…

“A Beautiful Story I Will Tell You”  “Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, multiplying thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times.” (Mark 4:8)           A few days ago, I visited a parishioner who told me she enjoys coming to church because she likes my sermons. After…

    “The Lost Puzzle Piece” “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not have the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home.”  (Luke 15:4-6a)…

“Reflection on 2024’s Vacation Bible School” “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” (Psalms 20:7) 2024’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) took place from August 4th to August 8th, with the exception of August 6th, due to the community event, “National Night Out.” Building…

“The Person God Looks For” “I have found David my servant; with my sacred oil I have anointed him.” (Psalms 89:20)   Are you busy? I know you have many things to do in the summer. Since I moved to Wisconsin in 2019, I have learned that Wisconsinites are busy with seasonal leisure activities, such…

 “Joys and Concerns in Gardening” “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” (Psalm 126:5-6) “How is your garden?” one of our parishioners asked me a few days ago. I replied, “My garden is suffering due…