by Dan Fuerst | Jun 5, 2025 | Pastor's Thoughts
We celebrate this weekend the feast of Pentecost. The word “Pentecost” comes from the Greek word meaning “fiftieth.” It refers to the ancient Jewish festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after First Fruits, also known as the “Feast of Weeks”. For...
by Dan Fuerst | May 29, 2025 | Pastor's Thoughts
This weekend the church celebrates the feast of the Ascension of Jesus. It’s celebrated 40 days after Easter to mark when our Lord returned to heaven and we are given the advocate of the Holy Spirit as Jesus promise to be with us until the end of time. It’s...
by Dan Fuerst | May 27, 2025 | News & Events
Join us for a special afternoon of sacred music as we celebrate the refurbishment of our 100-year-old Votteler-Holtkamp-Sparling pipe organ. The event begins at 3:30 PM with a formal Blessing and Dedication by Bishop Edward Malesic, followed by an organ recital at...
by Dan Fuerst | May 22, 2025 | Pastor's Thoughts
This Monday we celebrate ‘MEMORIAL DAY’ a day that was instituted by Major General John A. Logan in 1886. It was about three years since the civil war ended that the head of the Grand Army of the Republic, Gen John Logan established what was called then...
by Dan Fuerst | May 15, 2025 | Pastor's Thoughts
I’ve always found it amazing that Jesus never says to his disciples the straightforward and bumper stickery words “I love you” or “I will always love you” (a la Dolly Parton’s song). Why doesn’t Jesus say, “I love you”? Well, actually he does, but in particular ways....