“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of...
“And now, why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on His name.” Acts 22:16 Southwest Florida is seeing record-breaking numbers as vacationers come to see the beauty, enjoy the weather, and the freedom...
We give thanks to God for all the blessings and gifts that he gives to us individually and to our congregation. We are indeed blessed. As we look forward to this new year. I thought I would report to you some of the things that happened...
For me, one of the biggest reliefs I can ever experience is to hear the words: “I’ve got you covered.” It is of great consolation to have someone say that to me when I am incapable of doing something. I recall...
A parishioner dozed off to sleep during the sermon on Sunday morning. “Will all who want to go to heaven please stand, the pastor said. The entire congregation stood except for the lone sleeping parishioner. The pastor motioned them...
Confession: New Year’s (or is it just New Year?) is my least favorite holiday. For many reasons in fact. One, I am not a stay up late person. I don’t think I ever was. Once it hits 9PM all cognitive functioning ceases to exist in me...
“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish another with all wisdom” Colossians 3:16 I have been receiving the Kiplinger Report over the past year. In the current report, the economic forecasters are...
The Sights of Christmas at Faith It always thrills me to point out the different sights you see in the Sanctuary during Advent and Christmas here at Faith Lutheran Church. Here are just a few of the items that you will see: Advent...
It’s generally known and accepted that one’s sense of smell holds the strongest connection to memory and nostalgia. If there was to be a second under smell, I would be willing to bet that hearing is next. That is, in my...
