Pontoon Worship 2014

Yes, you read that correctly! On Saturday, August 9, a small group of people from Faith Lutheran Church (and their friends) gathered aboard two pontoon boats. Tying the boats together and dropping anchor, we celebrated Holy Communion together before returning to shore for a bonfire and fellowship. I love having worship in non-traditional places! There … Continue reading Pontoon Worship 2014

Sermon – June 1, 2014 – Ascension of Our Lord

Ascension of Our Lord Preached at Faith Lutheran Church, Three Lakes, WI. Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 While I have worshiped God in mostly smaller church buildings, I have had the pleasure of visiting some pretty big church buildings. Some of them have been large buildings or even cathedrals right here in … Continue reading Sermon – June 1, 2014 – Ascension of Our Lord

Sermon – May 25, 2014 – Easter 6A

Sixth Sunday in Easter A Preached at Faith Lutheran Church, Three Lakes, WI. Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 There are some things we just don't talk about very much in Lutheran circles. Not because they're bad, or because we're bad, but we tend to focus on some things and not others. … Continue reading Sermon – May 25, 2014 – Easter 6A

Sermon – May 18, 2014 – Easter 5A

Fifth Sunday in Easter A Preached at Faith Lutheran Church, Three Lakes, WI. Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 I seem to be on a movie reference binge these past few weeks. One of my favorite movies is August Rush. I will not hesitate to admit that the movie makes me … Continue reading Sermon – May 18, 2014 – Easter 5A

Sermon–May 11, 2014–Easter 4A

Fourth Sunday in Easter A Preached at Faith Lutheran Church, Three Lakes, WI. Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 Yesterday, AMC showed the movie, “The Last Samurai”. Leaving behind the issue I have with a movie made in 2003 being shown on a channel called “American Movie Classics”, it's actually a pretty … Continue reading Sermon–May 11, 2014–Easter 4A