October

by | Sep 19, 2018 | Pastor's Letter

Dear Sisters and Brothers:  It truly was a joy to share Rally Day together. People returned from summer rest. There seemed to be a joy and excitement that pervaded the congregation. The singing was more joyful. The children once more experienced the joy of Children’s...

September

by | Aug 22, 2018 | Pastor's Letter

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The Cross Changes Everything. As we come to Rally Day, prepare for consecration Sunday and the offering of our gifts and as we close out this Church Year, this will be our focus. The Cross Changes Everything. This was the theme of the Youth...

August

by | Jul 18, 2018 | Pastor's Letter

Dear Friends in Christ, As I write this letter it is about one week after my knee surgery. As I promised in my sermon the week before surgery, I have been using this time as Sabbath. It has been a time of rest and renewal not only for my body but for my soul as well....

July

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Pastor's Letter

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: At our synod assembly this year we were encouraged to invite people who might have the gifts for ministry to consider becoming a pastor. Projections are that (at present) we will reach a point where we will only have 50% of the...

June

by | May 24, 2018 | Pastor's Letter

Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are about to enter the gift of summer. The pace of life changes in many ways. Children are off from school. Most families have time for some vacation and sharing together. The days are gorgeous for being outside gardening, swimming,...

May

by | May 2, 2018 | Pastor's Letter

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We write this letter on April 15th. The snow is still falling. We had to cancel worship and all activities today. Where is spring? And yet we know it is going to come. We know that one day the winter will pass and new green life will spring...