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Memory Eternal – Marguerite

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:16:43 +0000

Remember, O Lord, the soul of Thy departed servant. Give, O Lord, to Thy servant, Marguerite, eternal rest, and memory eternal!

Our sister in Christ, Marguerite, passed into her eternal reward on Tuesday, January 20th at the age of 93. She was a lifelong Lutheran and a resident at Mt. Carmel. Her family called me in to preside at the Service of Commendation for the Dying this evening in the last hour of her life on earth. God granted Marguerite courage and faithfulness throughout her life and she was loved and admired by her family, who were present at her passing. Thanks be to God!

Psalm 116
The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish.
Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!”
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful.
The LORD preserves the simple hearted; when I was brought low, he saved me.
Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling;
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
I believed, even when I spoke, “I am greatly afflicted”;
I said in my alarm,”All mankind are liars.”
What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD,
I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
O LORD, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant.
You have loosed my bonds.

Monthly Reminder About Preaching at Peace Lutheran

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:51:33 +0000

I just wanted to remind everyone again about the importance of preaching in the life of an individual Christian and in our life together (Matthew 11:1-6; Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:44-51; 2 Timothy 4:1-4; Acts 10:34-42;1 Corinthians 1:17-31; Romans 10:1-17). Preaching is an essential means by which God has chosen to make Jesus Christ known and liberate us from our natural desire to put our trust in false idols (i.e self, wealth, power, prestige etc). You will get the most out of your relationship with Jesus Christ and become a more faithful disciple when you do the following:

Pray that God would lead you to hunger and thirst for the things of God: “Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation– if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good (1 Peter 2:2-3).
Strive to apply your life to the scriptures by meditating and acting on the text in the days before the sermon.
Talk and pray with others about the text and the sermon after church.
Get in the habit of seeking answers to any questions that are triggered by the text. When in doubt just give me a call!
Hold me (and all preachers) accountable to keep the sermon Christ centered and Cross focused. Ask yourself…and ask me….How does this sermon draw us to acknowledge the centrality of Jesus Christ? Who is driving the important verbs in this sermon .. God or humans? Does this sermon celebrate God’s grace or human effort? What does this sermon reveal about our sin that requires redemption? What does this sermon reveal about God that provides redemption? How does this sermon highlight the centrality of Christ’s death and resurrection for salvation? Are you being invited to respond in a way that points others to the glory God revealed in Jesus Christ and brings blessings to the lost and the needy?

I am striving to be ever more faithful in my preaching and teaching so your feedback is essential. I would encourage you to tell me what questions you would like addressed in sermons. If you have any ideas for sermon series (books of Bible, themes, or topics) please let me know. I also want to encourage you to give me negative feedback if you think it is warranted, especially when you think I have said something confusing or contrary to what you see elsewhere in Bible. Remember, I’m a sinful human in need of redemption and I love doing what I have been called to do, so it’s natural that I might get a little defensive, but I’m a "big boy" who is dependent upon God’s grace and by God’s grace I will get over it!

The People of Peace Serve Meals at TLC

admin — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:41:45 +0000

We thank God that we were granted the privilege of following Christ’s example and obeying his command by serving meals to 14 adults and children at the Transitional Living Center (homeless shelter) this Saturday. Many thanks to the people who who prepared the meals.

See Luke 14:7-15 [show]

Monthly Reminder About Preaching at Peace Lutheran

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:49:35 +0000

Pray that God would lead you to hunger and thirst for the things of God: “Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation– if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good (1 Peter 2:2-3).
Strive to apply your life to the scriptures by meditating and acting on the text in the days before the sermon.
Talk and pray with others about the text and the sermon after church.
Get in the habit of seeking answers to any questions that are triggered by the text. When in doubt just give me a call!
Hold me (and all preachers) accountable to keep the sermon Christ centered and Cross focused. Ask yourself…and ask me….How does this sermon draw us to acknowledge the centrality of Jesus Christ? Who is driving the important verbs in this sermon .. God or humans? Does this sermon celebrate God’s grace or human effort? What does this sermon reveal about our sin that requires redemption? What does this sermon reveal about God that provides redemption? How does this sermon highlight the centrality of Christ’s death and resurrection for salvation? Are you being invited to respond in a way that points others to the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ and brings blessings to the lost and the needy?

Peace Serves 39 People at Love In Meal Site

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:34:40 +0000

We thank God that we were granted the privilege of following Christ’s example and obeying his command by serving meals to 39 adults and children at the Love Inc Meal site and Transitional Living Center (homeless shelter) this Thursday. Many thanks to the people of prepared meals and to those who stayed to serve them to the guests.

See Luke 14:7-15 [show]

2008 VBS Mission Project Supports TLC

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:19:00 +0000

This year the youth of Peace Lutheran Church, their families, and friends donated three large shopping carts of paper plates, disposable cups/plastic silverware, paper towels/napkins, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, diapers/baby wipes, cleaning supplies, bathroom tissue. In addition to the paper supplies we raised over $250 in donations that will enable us to provide two nights of food, shelter and care for twenty homeless women and children.

TLC provides a safe environment for homeless women and children as well as ongoing support as they move forward in their lives.

If you would like to sponsor an evening please download a sponsorship form in PDF format by clicking HERE or by contacting the Transitional Living Center, 482 South Pine Street, Burlington, WI 53105 at 262-272-1478

You can read the the latest TLC newsletter in PDF format by clicking HERE.

Monthly Reminder About The Pastor’s Sermons

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:08:00 +0000

Pray that God would lead you to hunger and thirst for the things of God: “Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation– if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good (1 Peter 2:2-3).
Strive to apply your life to the scriptures by meditating and acting on the text in the days before the sermon.
Talk and pray with others about the text and the sermon after church.
Get in the habit of seeking answers to any questions that are triggered by the text. When in doubt just give me a call!
Hold me (and all preachers) accountable to keep the sermon Christ centered and Cross focused. Ask yourself…and ask me….How does this sermon draw us to acknowledge the centrality of Jesus Christ? Who is driving the important verbs in this sermon .. God or humans? Does this sermon celebrate God’s grace or human effort? What does this sermon reveal about our sin that requires redemption? What does this sermon reveal about God that provides redemption? How does this sermon highlight the centrality of Christ’s death and resurrection for salvation? Are you being invited to respond in a way that points others to the glory God revealed in Jesus Christ and brings blessings to the lost and the needy?

Pastor Has the Flu

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:48:13 +0000

God willing I will be posting new info on the blog by Thursday evening and back in the office on Friday.

Official Notices – Please Mark Your Calendars

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:45:27 +0000

Council Meeting: Sunday May 4, 2008 – Between services – 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM at Church Budget Meeting: Wednesday May 7, 2008 – 6:30 PM at Church Annual Congregational Meeting: Sunday May 18, 2008 – Between services – 9:15 … Continue reading →