From The Pastors

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” – Proverbs 9:10

“Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”” – John 20:29

Bible Passage: Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) Confirmation Retreat at Lake Lucerne UMC Camp I went to the Confirmation Retreat with three confirmands at Lake Lucerne UMC Camp in Neshkoro, WI. I was a little nervous and afraid before going…

“One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” – Matthew 4:4 (NRSV) There are many signs around us letting us know spring is coming!! The season of Lent is coming to us, too. Lent is a forty day journey, not counting Sundays, which begins on…

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us” – Hebrews 12:1 I feel like Christmas and New Year’s Day were just a few days…

“The boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and favor with the Lord and with men.” (1 Samuel 2:26) This year Christmas was meaningful for me because it was my first Christmas with my wife as the co-pastors at USCP. I will never forget my first Christmas services at USCP. I am so glad to…

“Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.”-Psalm 50:23 I can’t believe that this week is Thanksgiving. A year has passed in the blink of an eye. I still vividly remember our first day at the Upper St. Croix Parish…

Pastor Ran and I want to say “Thanks” to you. Thanks for fully supporting us, two full time pastors. We really thank you for your love, kindness, generosity, help and everything you do for our ministry. Thanks for your faithful decision to maintain our parish ministry continually with us, even though we have some of…

“God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.” – Genesis 1:31a