Response to Violence

Good afternoon, Church, Today is the Second Sunday in Advent. How do you prepare for the coming of Christ?  May we all focus on what is most important to welcome Jesus into our hearts, and allow him to shine in our lives. For those not in worship this morning, here is the recording of today’s 10:15 service:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mxgDAEeS44E0QYvqkm2hYYuvof2Xti33/view?usp=share_link…

Good afternoon, Church, What a beautiful morning it was.  We actually worshipped outdoors at 8:00!  For those who could not join us, either early, late, or via Zurch, here is a link to the recording of the 10:15 service:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z1gYFJ3-I2pBGH-DympNCynURrr2P-3v/view?usp=sharing May you live in hope, confident of Jesus’ presence with you always.Pastor Karl M. Richard

Good afternoon, Church, There are many who are away this weekend, so here is a link to today’s Zoom service to allow you the chance to worship also.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VbxRg66anciizL_mQXulxh3bRFV-3nQI/view?usp=sharing May you continue to be blessed in this day,Pastor Karl Richard

Good evening, Family of Faith, This morning at the 8:00 service we heard of a significant anniversary.  John Kampmeyer’s brother, the Rev.  Charles Kampmeyer, celebrates the 70th anniversary of his ordination as a Lutheran pastor on this day!!  What a milestone!  Well done, good and faithful servant.  May God continue to use you in His…

Pastor Steve Keiser led us in worship this week as we revisited the story of the Good Shepherd. For those who could not join us the video is available here. Dave Russell for Pastor Karl

Good afternoon, Saints of God, Today we had a wonderful opportunity to thank God for the lives of saints who have gone before us, and for saints who have joined us on the journey.  We named those who were baptized at St. Matthew since last All Saints Sunday, as well as the members and friends of…