January 2025
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word. – John 1:1 Grace and peace to you all! I pray that the new year calendar year...
Category: Pastoral Perspective
Dear Friend in Christ,
Words cannot express my appreciation for the privilege of serving as your pastor for almost thirty years. Thank you so much for welcoming Triss, Holly, and me into your hearts and homes. The celebration on Sunday, with such wonderful surprises, was more than I could have ever imagined! I will remember it always with thanksgiving. Your generosity and expressions of love were awesome! The love we have shared through the years with one another and together with so many others has been a tremendous blessing. I am filled with joy as the Lord leads me on to whatever new adventure he has for me. May God continue to bless you mightily as you continue in powerful mission and ministry and, hopefully soon, welcome a new pastor.
Pastor Carl
December 2024
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—onthem light has shined. – Isaiah 9:2 Grace and peace to you all! I am...
May 2024
Dear Friends in Christ, Words cannot express my appreciation for the privilege of serving as your pastor for almost thirty years. Thank you so much for welcoming Triss, Holly, and me into your hearts...
April 2024
“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid…’ –Matthew 28:10 The women at the empty tomb were filled with fear from what they experienced that first Easter morning. The angel at the tomb and...
March 2024
Our days are filled with temptations ourselves to take “an easier way” or having to deal with the results of others taking “an easier way”. Perhaps there is an area of conflict with your...
February 2024
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.”—Charles Dickens 2023 started very well with St. Luke’s welcoming Pastor Brian and looking forward to strong growth in mission and ministry. Sadly,...
January 2024
St. Luke’s congregational mission statement is: “By the power of the Holy Spirit, we accept God’s call to spread the Good News, serve those in need, and share the victory of Jesus Christ throughout...
December 2023
“What do we need to do?” That’s a question that’s asked a lot these coming weeks in preparation for Christmas. Maybe there are cards to be filled out and sent, presents to be bought...
November 2023
“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia” (2 Corinthians 8:1). That’s where Paul, the Apostle’s, account of the generous sharing of...
October 2023
The scene Jesus describes in the parable recorded in Matthew 20:1-16 is that of a farmer hiring day laborers throughout the day to work in his vineyard. For people not fortunate enough to own...