October was an incredibly busy month. There were mission partner and circuit meetings, English classes, a camp wedding, an open house, a volunteer day, a bilingual service with a potluck, and Canadian Thanksgiving thrown into the mix. Read all about…
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We were blessed to welcome two couples into the kingdom of our Lord through Holy Baptism this month. We held our first English class of the fall, held a joint LCC / LCMS presentation with the Lutheran Foundation’s James Krestick,…
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It looks like another summer has come and gone. It was so good to reconnect with many of you on the east coast and in the midwest this month. We hope to see you again soon! Download a PDF of…
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A month of visits in July – former workers at Ascension passing through, and visits from us to further flung members of the congregation – an hour to the southwest, and an hour to the northeast! Read our July 2024…
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The novel coronavirus that came out of China in December is now sweeping across the globe, upending our lives in so many unexpected ways. For Christians, it has meant distancing ourselves from each other and even suspending physical church services.…
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On Sunday, February 28 I was installed as Area Facilitator for Puerto Rico, Jamaica and the Caymans. My family was able to be with me. We spent a few days reconnecting with missionary families, and having our kids share their…
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Alas, another month has come and gone – but that means our 2016_02_Newsletter is now available! Click to read past newsletters, or subscribe to receive them by email. Want to listen to some of my recent sermons? You can also do that…
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Q: President Obama argued that, just as Islam is used by some to promote violence and injustice, so has Christianity. Is he right? A: At the 2015 National Prayer Breakfast (can you eat prayers for breakfast?), President Obama opined that… during…
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Q: What do you think makes a good bible study? A: Someone asked me the other day how many sermons I’ve preached each month, on average, since my ordination. I’m guessing the total is somewhere around 800. But I’ve probably led the same number,…
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Q: My church is allowing very young children to receive the Lord’s Supper. Some aren’t even school age yet. Is this unusual? A: Before we talk about the Lord’s Supper, let’s talk about the Sacrament of Baptism. The age at which to…
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