Monthly Archives: April 2008

Memory Eternal – Joyce Hofstedt

Remember, O Lord, the soul of Thy departed servant. Give, O Lord, to Thy servant, Joyce, eternal rest, and memory eternal! Our sister in Christ, Joyce Hofstedt, the mother of Connie Sweeny, passed into her eternal reward on Wednesday, April … Continue reading

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God’s Plan, Baseball, and Heaven

“As genuine human beings, from Genesis 1 [show]Genesis 1 [1:1]In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2]The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God … Continue reading

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We Are Serving the Meals for the Women and Children at the Transitional Living Center This Weekend

Saturday May 3rd is our day to serve the people living in the Transitional Living Center.  At this time there are twelve adults and eight children living in the shelter. We are grateful that Elsie Goulding and Elaine Sherry volunteered … Continue reading

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Saint of the Day – April 29

Catherine of Siena, theologian and servant of the poor, 1380 Everlasting God, who so kindled the flame of holy love in the heart of blessed Catherine of Siena, as she meditated on the passion of your Son our Savior, that … Continue reading

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Artist He Qi

I am a fan of the artist He Qi. Click HERE and you will find a recent article from Christianity Today about the artist and his work. Click HERE to see He Qi’s online gallery.

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Cultivating Compassion

We fool ourselves if we think that family violence does not impact those we worship with, our friends, neighbors, and other family members. Even if violence is not in someone’s home, it may be in a home of a loved … Continue reading

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SYNOD BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE TRIP AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITY – June 22 – 29th, 2008

boundary-waters-info-registration-form Our resident, experienced and canoe-crazy Pastor Jeff Barrow (Holy Communion Lutheran – Racine), is inviting anyone who would like to join him and other Boundary Waters alumni for a week of canoeing in the Wilderness Canoe Base – Grand … Continue reading

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Worship For Sunday May 4, 2008 – Ascension of the Lord + Music Sunday

New Testament: Acts 1:1-11 [show]Acts 1:1-11 [1:1]In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, [2]until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy … Continue reading

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Concerning Tears

It is indeed a marvelous thing how that which flows from eyes, which are the objects of the senses, spiritually washes the soul of the mire of sins. As they fall to the ground they burn and crush the devils … Continue reading

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Saint of the Day – April 25

Saint Mark, Evangelist (Lesser Festival) Almighty God, who by the hand of Mark the evangelist have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may … Continue reading

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Tornado Clean-up in Wheatland this Saturday

Message from Pastor Gary Grindeland, Lutheran Disaster Response Coordinator Your help is needed this coming Saturday, April 26th in Wheatland, WI (near Burlington) to help collect debris left from the tornado which devastated the area this past January. Volunteers will … Continue reading

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Deep Humility and Deep Confidence

“The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to died for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at … Continue reading

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Love Inc Update with Cairy Schreiber: There is a Need For Big Brothers and Sisters

This week we are pleased to have Cairy Schreiber BSW, case manager at Love Inc give us an update on her work in the public schools as well as some information on the urgent need for volunteers to assist with … Continue reading

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A Healing Prayer Gathering

June 14, 2008: Sponsored and planned by a variety of healing/anointing prayer ministries groups in the Greater Milwaukee Synod. Registration and morning treats from 8:30, gathering from 9-3:30 at Luther Manor’s Faith and Education Center. Cost is $15 — which … Continue reading

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What the Church Really Needs

David Wells is one of my favorite theologians and he has just published a new book: The Courage to be Protestant: Truth Lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern World. Here is a provocative quote: “We have enough Bibles for … Continue reading

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