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Construction has begun
Today construction begun on our building. Here’s a “before” picture to give you an idea of what the land looked like before: (click to enlarge) Here are some pictures from today:
Looking ahead Trinity 18
This week’s readings are: Deuteronomy 10:12-21 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Matthew 22:34-46 This week I’m looking at the Old Testament reading from Deuteronomy. Here the people of Israel are gathered together to once again hear the Torah, the Law (nomos in Greek, which is where … Continue reading
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Afterthoughts on today’s sermon
As I mentioned in a previous post, I often reflect on the sermon on the way home. Today our Gospel reading / sermon text was from Luke 14:1-11. Here Jesus warns the Pharisees whom he is seated at table with not … Continue reading
Lutherans in Africa
Did you know that there are over 16 million Lutherans in Africa? To put that in perspective, that’s more Lutherans than in all of North America, and if you only count strictly Lutheran church bodies, and not Lutheran-Reformed Union churches, … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Charity, Lutheran Church, Missions, Rev. James May
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The Scandal… Now Silence
About a month ago I got the opportunity to see the Passion Play in Oberammergau as well as many “Luther” sites in Germany, it was a great trip. After having a bit of a chance to reflect on the play … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-Semitism, Atheism, Christianity, Cross, Germany, Gospel, Oberammergau
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Law And Gospel – Thesis II
We continue our look at Law and Gospel by CFW Walther. If you have the new edition from CPH, I will be covering pages 35-41. I invite your comments below. Thesis II If you wish to be an orthodox teacher, … Continue reading
Archbishop Obare’s Sermon at Pres. Harrison’s Installation
Walter Obare, Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya preached this sermon for the installation of Rev. Matthew C. Harrison as President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. It is well worth 16 minutes of your time to listen … Continue reading
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Looking ahead – Trinity 16
I have to say, I love the Gospel reading for this next Sunday, Luke 7:11-17. It is just overflowing with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Take a look at it: Vs. 12 Jesus and the crowd following Him encounter a … Continue reading
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4 Sermons and an addendum
I had a chance to have a good conversation last week with Pastor Schockman over in West Salem, WI. Part of our conversation drifted towards the task of sermon writing. It was interesting to hear what he had to say, … Continue reading
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Thrivent Choice Dollars
If you are a Thrivent member, you can now select where you would like your Thrivent choice dollars. Click the link at the bottom of the page and follow the directions. Please let Messiah know if you would like your … Continue reading
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