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Greetings! First of all I would like to thank each and every member of both, the Upper Fall River and Christ Lutheran congregations for your…

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Another year that God has blessed us with. This is the time of the year that we reflect back. We may tend to start thinking…

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Redemption \ree-DEHMP-shuhn\ n. The state resulting from the reinstatement of that which is deemed–being re-deemed. Redemption is the condition in which the redeemed sinner finds…

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We’re approaching November. As a matter of fact, it’s right around the corner! This year is about over. November is my favorite month after May…

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Take a moment to reflect on the following and journal your thoughts. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8: “And God is able to provide you with every…

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Biblical teachings stress the value of HARD WORK. The Apostle Paul, for instance, encouraged believers to work wholeheartedly, as if working for the Lord. The…

What does it look like for you to “worship the Lord with gladness?” We gather for communal worship, but the ways God speaks to our…

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Watching and hearing on the news of the increase of poverty is heartbreaking. Our questions often reflect our personal opinions about wealth and poverty. Even…

 

Summertime Family Devotions for 3 Favorite Places: The Zoo: A showcase for God’s creativity. Hunt for five of the most bizarre animal facts. Discuss God’s…

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The closing act of Jesus where he rises from the earth and which, the same time, raises us to new work instead. This is a…

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The act of God by which new life is given to the dead; has occurred in previous historical events and also is anticipated with vague…

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Dear Friends in Christ, Prayer has become more important to me since the onset of COVID. Now that I’m battling Cancer, it has become even…

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During Epiphany, let’s notice the ways God Appears to us…. The name Epiphany comes from the Greek epiphaneia, meaning, “manifestation.” Most of us think of…

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The idea that something that is not God is perfect – as only God is. If you’ve ever played cards, you may be familiar with…

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The state resulting from the reinstatement of that which is deemed – being re-deemed. Redemption is the condition in which the redeemed sinner finds himself…

December 2023 Newsletter

Unlike your spouse, who says, “Everything that is yours is mine, and everything that is mine is mine,” God says, “Everything that is mine is…

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(Many things to many people) In electricity, service means that something is supplied, connected. In economics, service is a nonmaterial good that can be exchanged…

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Pertaining to those who color inside the lines using only their right hand and approved colors. According to Professor Rolf Jacobson, this word is used…

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Going to Colorado Springs a little over a week ago brought back delightful memories. Memories of my kids when they were little. Memories of hikes…

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HIYA CHRISTIANS, and welcome to Summer! Just to show you that my heart is in the right place, I invite you to consider a new…

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An earthen vessel that seeks to bear the heavenly to the unworthy in order to convince them of the unprovable / To talk about God…

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When you look to find a job, the first thing you need to do well is write a cogent, and precise resume.  In that document,…

Dear Friends in Christ, I was driving to Eureka from Salina when I came upon a car with an out of state tag. It was…

March 2023 Newsletter

God gives the growth. You and I are like plants in a garden.  And though the garden may be marked with quarreling and strife, God…

The way we learned it was like this: You shall have no other gods. And then there was the question: What does this mean for…

February 2023 Newsletter

“For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face.  Now I know only in part; then I will…

January 2023 Newsletter

When I was a kid there was a fascinating object that I found on my Grandmother Gieseking’s dressing table. It was an atomizer. The little…

As I write this many are wondering just what will be the outcome of this year’s General Election? Me too! There are many pieces of…

Last month was a bit of a strange one for me. I made three trips to Arizona for family reasons. One was because Mom and…

These days there seem to be a lot of voices calling us to stretch out, break the norm, live out some phenomenally bigger-than-life great purpose;…

Last month’s list of what flows from Christ’s forgiveness and absolution included the freedom to reconcile with our brothers and sisters.  We confess our sins…

Martin Luther is most famous for his 95 Theses that were published on October 31, 1517, and which are seen as the start of the…

It’ll come as no surprise to any of you that your pastor is concerned that your faith will grow. Regularly. Constantly. In a good direction.…

As the pandemic unfolds in the world around us, the reactions we hear and ways forward that we are asked pursue can all be mighty…

Well. This season of Lent has been quite a bit different than any that most of us have experienced. The most recent situation that begins…

Back in the second quarter of 2013 I first came into Christ Lutheran Church to interview with the Church Council. I’m not sure whether the…

I think that it’s a good time of the year to “withdraw” a little.  As I’m writing this there sits on my desk waiting for…

January comes as a wonder for me every year. Yes, early this month the Christmas decorations will come down, and the dark of winter tries…

We’re entering the Holiday season – the time of Advent and Christmas. We might think that this is an odd time to have a celebration.…

The Church Year calendar is winding down quickly! Later this month (on the 17th) we will have our congregational Thanksgiving Dinner, and on the 28th…

Pastor’s Corner One hundred fifty years. That’s a long time. Well, it is for us in this part of the world anyway. From what I…

In July’s “Corner” I promised to continue a little discussion of Rich Melheim’s work. You may recall that he was the keynote or maybe more…

Where has the summer gone? The summer runs away quickly. There’s never quite enough time to take care of what needs to be done. From…

Synod Assemblies are always interesting events! This year Dusty and Joni Booth served us all as voting members of the assembly representing Christ/Upper Fall River…

One of the most important things I’ve learned so far in my time among you all has been the importance of family. Here we are…

If you have not heard or seen any news items about the recent fire at the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, you almost have to…

The first day of spring was officially on March 20 this year. So here we are in the middle of this yearly explosion of growth,…

The trip to Arizona over the weekend of the 10th was really good. Mom is in good health, Dad’s widow continues to be sharp though…

We will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of our congregation’s founding this year. The official date is in October – and comes from the history…

Linger with me just a little longer at a manger this Christmas. The baby in the manger will soon give way to the accounts we…