A Time for ‘Wandering’ and ‘Wondering’
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
2M ago
Last year at about this time, I was consumed with a grant application to the Lily Foundation for a short sabbatical. The Oxford Dictionary defines sabbatical as “a period of […] The post A Time for ‘Wandering’ and ‘Wondering’ appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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Ordination of Callie Arendt
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Kim Bultsma
3M ago
Here is the ordination of Callie Arendt! The post Ordination of Callie Arendt appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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The situation in Israel, Palestine, and the Gaza Strip
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
3M ago
Violence has once again broken out in the land of Israel and Palestine. The savage killing of other human beings is evil and robs the world of goodness. Yet the […] The post The situation in Israel, Palestine, and the Gaza Strip appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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2023 Pastoral Leadership Update
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
3M ago
Nearly eight years ago, I was called to Saint Michael as the “Senior Pastor”, which is interesting because I’ve been the only called pastor during that time. I have however, […] The post 2023 Pastoral Leadership Update appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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Raising up leaders, developing disciples, and equipping people to be engaged
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
3M ago
After much prayer and conversation at a recent retreat, the church council arrived at a consensus to seek someone to help SMLC raise up leaders, develop disciples, and equip people […] The post Raising up leaders, developing disciples, and equipping people to be engaged appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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Homecoming
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
3M ago
“Homecoming” is a word you will be hearing a lot in the coming weeks. Not only is it the season of pep rallies, parades, and football games at area schools, […] The post Homecoming appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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“The Sermon on the Mount” and debt
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
3M ago
As part of what we traditionally call “The Sermon on the Mount”, Jesus teaches the disciples the Lord’s Prayer using these words: “And forgive us our debts, as we also […] The post “The Sermon on the Mount” and debt appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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The journey of discovery
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
3M ago
My dog embarks on a new journey of discovery every day, even though we walk almost the same path. She is in very familiar surroundings and yet around each corner […] The post The journey of discovery appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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Thoughts on the recent Supreme Court ruling
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
3M ago
The recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned the 1973 decision of Roe vs. Wade has reignited the debate over abortion in our society and within the church. Listening to friends […] The post Thoughts on the recent Supreme Court ruling appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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It’s easier to fix the fence than chase the cows.
Saint Michael Lutheran Church Blog
by Pastor Tim Koester
3M ago
Throughout the past two years of uncertainty and disruption, the people of Saint Michael have generously contributed to support all the ways God calls us to serve one another and […] The post It’s easier to fix the fence than chase the cows. appeared first on Saint Michael Lutheran Church ..read more
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