Rory Mae Meiergerd was received into the family of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Saturday, May 18, 2024.     Pastor Ken Tubbesing was the officiant of the baptism which took place at Martin Luther Lutheran Church. Rory is the daughter of Jared and Rachel (Rippe) Meiergerd.     Serving as sponsors for Rory are uncles, Kyle Rippe and Eric Meiergerd; and aunts, Sara Hughes and Heidi Harbaugh. (front) Sponsor, […] The post Rory Mae Meiergerd – Baptism appeared first on Martin Luther Church ..read more

Isaac Hoff, Chase VanWinkle, and Maverick Piper (as pictured above) who have been involved at Martin Luther Church, will graduate from high school in 2024.  Martin Luther Church expressed their congratulations and honored the graduates with a reception after the Sunday, April 28th worship service. .  The graduates received well wishes from fellow MLC members at the event hosted by the MLC Women’s Group.  The Seniors were gifted with a blanket they personally chose from […] The post Graduates Honored appeared first on Martin Luther Church ..read more

Five young people of Martin Luther Lutheran Church affirmed the vows made at their own baptisms by their parents and sponsors.  Confirming their faith were Lauren Behrends, Ayla Eggers, Addison Grotiran, Chase Harrifeld, and Layla Miller.   The confirmands have been instructed by Pastor Ken Tubbesing and the curriculum has included Holy Scripture, the Sacraments, Luther’s Small Catechism, and the Life of Luther.   Pastor Ken Tubbesing was the officiant of the Rite of Confirmation during […] The post The Rite of Confirmation at Martin Luther Lutheran Church appeared first on ..read more

As MLC members, we work through various congregation groups to help those with needs locally, regionally, and internationally.   The following is a recap for 2023. Food Pantries:  In January, food and paper products were collected and delivered to the Johnson and Nemaha County food pantries.  We  collected  and delivered  five  totes  to  the  two  food  pantries. Wheel Chair for Connor Doeden:  We collected funds of $4,849 for a new wheel chair for five year old […] The post 2023 MLC Mission Team and Group Projects appeared ..read more

Sunday, November 12, was a special day in the lives of five young people of Martin Luther Lutheran Church.   Pastor Ken gave instruction to Beckett Eggers, Hudson Harrifeld, Chase Miller, Noah Shadwick, and Eliot Sharples during the month of October in preparation for their First Communion.  The Sacrament of Holy Communion was held during the Sunday, November 12th worship service and they were able to partake of the Sacrament for their first time.  The […] The post First Communion appeared first on Martin Luther Church ..read more

  Tara Rae Beethe was received into the family of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Pastor Ken Tubbesing was the officiant of the baptism which took place during the worship service at Martin Luther Lutheran Church. Tara Mae is the daughter of Eric and Tracie (Grotrian) Beethe.   Tyra’s sponsor is her sister, Riley Beethe.   A Baptism Day picture includes all of Tyra’s family, (l to r)  […] The post Tyra Mae Beethe – Baptism appeared first on Martin Luther Church ..read more

Renae Erin (Ottemann) Ernesti entered the Church Triumphant on October 12, 2023.     Renae’s funeral was held at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, in Columbus, Nebraska on Monday, October 16.   Rev. Chris Alexander of St. John’s Lutheran Church – Shell Creek, Columbus, presided at the service.    On October 18,  Pastor Ken Tubbesing presided at a 12:00 noon prayer service with Rev. Chris Alexander presiding at the burial service on the Martin Luther […] The post Church Triumphant – Renae Erin (Ottemann) Ernesti appeared first on Martin Luther Church ..read more

  Cooper Lane Meyer was received into the family of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Pastor Ken Tubbesing was the officiant of the baptism which took place during the worship service at Martin Luther Lutheran Church.  Cooper is the son of Lane and Kylee Meyer.               Serving as sponsors for for their nephew are Cole and Kiley Frederick. Sponsors, Cole and Kiley […] The post Baptism – Cooper Lane Meyer appeared first on Martin Luther Church ..read more

      Landon Riley Jones was received into the family of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, September 10, 2023.         Pastor Ken Tubbesing was the officiant of the baptism which took place during the worship service at Martin Luther Lutheran Church.                                                       […] The post Landon Riley Jones – Baptism appeared first on Martin Luther Church ..read more

    Emma Jo Rippe was received into the family of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, July 23, 2023.     Pastor Ken Tubbesing was the officiant of the baptism which took place during the worship service at Martin Luther Lutheran Church.  Emma is the daughter of Blake and Ashley Rippe. Serving as sponsors for Emma are Chrystine Rippe and Riley Stubbendeck. Sponsors, Riley and Chrystine, join the Rippe family for […] The post Emma Jo Rippe – Baptism appeared first on Martin Luther Church ..read more