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On earth as in heaven

Pastoral Messages | January 7, 2021

On one of the bookshelves in my office sits a small piece of driftwood. I picked it up along the shores of northern Lake Michigan while on vacation several years ago. It was a beautiful long weekend at a cabin with good friends where we enjoyed lots…

Natural Growth and Godly Transformation

Pastoral Messages | September 24, 2020

“To everything there is a season….” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) The Preacher, as the author of Ecclesiastes is known, penned a hymn to the truth of natural cycles: a time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, a time to harvest; etc. As we enter fall,…

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The disposition of courage

Pastoral Messages | August 27, 2020

Who do you think of when you think of people with deep courage? I don’t mean gutsy, boastful people full of braggadocio. I mean individuals who possess profound internal trust in whatever their calling is at the moment. When friends and I used to dar…

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A breath of fresh air

Pastoral Messages | June 25, 2020

Recently on a trail walk through the woods of Scott County Park, my daughter decided to break into an all-out run. After cruising up a big hill, she stopped, panting. She looked back over her shoulder at me and said, “I’m tired!” “Do you want to get…

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No magic pebbles

Pastoral Messages | August 15, 2019

One of my children’s favorite books is called Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. It tells of Sylvester, a donkey, who finds a red magic pebble that makes wishes come true. It’s all fun and games until Sylvester wishes himself to be a rock, in order to e…

Mental health movie series begins July 10

Mission | July 1, 2019

For four weeks beginning Wednesday, July 10, St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Mental Health Awareness Team will host a midsummer mental health movie series. Come and watch a movie and join in discussion afterwards. Movies begin at 6:30 p.m., popcorn includ…

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Vengeance is not ours

Pastoral Messages | February 28, 2019

There is a strong human desire to reciprocate when it comes to “balancing the score” for victims of mass murder. Executing heinous killers makes significant emotional and intuitive sense. Most of us feel rage when reacting to the awfulness of a crime…

Inner child

Pastoral Messages | December 27, 2018

On Sunday, while I sat on the floor coloring giant Disney posters with my children, I overheard my parents telling John what I was like as a child. There were a few chuckles, stories about the oddball things that would come out of my mouth, and the o…

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Multiplying light

Pastoral Messages | November 28, 2018

In the great plains of South Africa, there’s a poor farming community called Nieu-Bethesda. One of the small houses stands out from the rest. The yard is full of statues – cement camels and mermaids, wise men and angels, and lots of owls. They are bi…

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Missed connections

Pastoral Messages | November 21, 2018

Flying can be an isolating experience, which is ironic because airports and airplanes are usually crammed full of other people. But when you fly, your own needs and wants take up a substantial amount of space in your mind. Do you feel that way, too?…

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Crumbs of Gratitude

Pastoral Messages | November 14, 2018

Last week I took a few minutes to thoroughly sweep all the nooks and crannies in our kitchen. Especially horrifying are the patches of floor under the chairs where my children sit to eat their meals. (Our beloved black lab, Sydney, passed away earlie…

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Rehearsing faith

Pastoral Messages | November 6, 2018

Growing up, I took piano lessons for the better part of seven years or so. And yet, if you sat me in front of piano today, about the only melody I might be able to produce would be one half of the Heart & Soul duet. Or maybe, if I had enough time…

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Worship Nov 1 & 2

All Saints Sunday

sat 5:00 pm Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 8:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 9:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 11:15 am Katy Warren preaching

Worship Nov 8 & 9

Joy Sunday

sat 5:00 pm Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Mark Niethammer preaching

Worship Nov 15 & 16

Season after Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Katy Warren preaching
sun 8:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 9:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 11:15 am Katy Warren preaching

Worship Nov 22 & 23

Reign of Christ

sat 5:00 pm Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 8:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 9:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 11:15 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching

Worship Nov 26

Thanksgiving Eve

wed 7:00 pm Maddy Tyler preaching

Worship Nov 29 & 30

First Sunday of Advent

sat 5:00 pm Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Mark Niethammer preaching

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Second Sunday of Advent

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sun 8:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 9:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching (Choral Advent)
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Third Sunday of Advent

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sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Mark Niethammer preaching

Worship Dec 20 & 21

Fourth Sunday of Advent

sat 5:00 pm Katy Warren preaching
sun 8:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 9:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 11:15 am Katy Warren preaching

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Christmas Eve

wed 12:00 pm Holy Communion & Carols: Sara Olson-Smith preaching
wed 2:00 pm Holy Communion & Carols: Sara Olson-Smith preaching
wed 4:00 pm A Children's Christmas Service
wed 6:00 pm Holy Communion with Open Spirit: Mark Niethammer preaching
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wed 10:00 pm Candlelight Holy Communion: Mark Niethammer preaches

Worship Dec 27 & 28

First Sunday after Christmas

sat 5:00 pm Maddy Tyler preaching
sun 8:00 am Maddy Tyler preaching
sun 9:00 am Maddy Tyler preaching
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