WOW…WOW…WOW!!! The first “National LCMC Youth Gathering” ever, was held in Des Moines, July 19-22, 2016, and was a great success. We sent seven youth: Lance Ely, Bethany Frey, Maddy and Mandy Kirking, Lexie Newman, Kaitlyn Seher, and Luke Snyders, along with two adult chaperones, Randy Pooley and Jennifer Murray, ... Continue

In a recent sermon, I made reference to Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing some similarities that organization has in common with the Church. Of course, there are some distinct differences as well. The point I wanted to make is that AA has a very successful track record primarily because the people involved ... Continue

Are you starting your plans for summer? Isn’t that what we do as May draws to a close? We make plans for Memorial Day Weekend, and then begin planning vacations for June, July or August. We think about family gatherings on July 4th and sweet summer days, long camping weekends, ... Continue

Ascension Day is Thursday, May 5, when Jesus ascended to heaven. Ten days later we celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, May 15, when Jesus transforms his presence on earth and gives us the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells his disciples, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” ... Continue

By the time you read this article Resurrection Day is over…but Easter continues. Jesus didn’t just “up and leave” when He was resurrected. He appeared to over 500 people during the next 40 days before He ascended to heaven. And then we waited for the “Power from on High.” It ... Continue

Many of you may remember when Peace Lutheran was first organized, before we had a name, a Constitution, or members, everyone who worshipped with us belonged to our faith community. Whenever we needed to make a decision in establishing this congregation, everybody was invited to participate. Even children could offer ... Continue

Do you know what God wants most for you? He wants you to know his Son, Jesus, whom He sent to be your Savior and Lord, and to live in such a close, intimate relationship with Him that “He lives in you and you live in Him,” and “you are ... Continue

And the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” And suddenly there was with the angel ... Continue

Can you say “JESUS?” Go ahead…say it!! Aloud! Speak it softly and reverently! JESUS…JESUS…JESUS! “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”  Acts 4:12 As I write this article I am remembering last Wednesday. This was ... Continue

The month of October my mind always turns to the Reformation. There are other wonderful things about October: the beautiful Autumn foliage, Indian Summer days, Oktoberfest. But for me the Reformation stands out far above all the rest. There are a number of reasons for this. The Reformation attempted to ... Continue