As I have been sharing on prayer in our last sermons, I thought I would give you some words from a ‘good Norwegian’ of long ago who wrote and taught much on prayer. Ole Hallesby was born in Aremark, Norway in 1879. He became a Christian at a young age and went on to study… Read More »
A Note From The Pastor – April 2016
Steven Covey is a highly acclaimed author of the number-one best seller, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (which has sold more than ten million copies). In a review by Peg Melnik of his more recent book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families, he shows how to apply these proven principles to build… Read More »
A Note From The Pastor – February 2016
Before Easter there is … Lent. In many Christian Churches a period of time is set aside to prepare for the great celebration of Easter. Easter is the great celebration of the Christian Church! It’s the time to remember and celebrate that Jesus lives and as Jesus lives so too will those who believe in… Read More »
A Note From The Pastor – March 2016
“With Easter the Ultimate Dream Comes True” Actress Candice Bergen was asked by a reporter to name her three greatest wishes. She replied: “Aside from eternal life?” Eternal Life is the ultimate quest. It is the Holy Grail, the fountain of youth, the wish upon a star. Living forever is the dream come… Read More »
January 2016 – Article Written by Rev. Brian H. Mathis.
Submitted Article Written by Rev. Brian H. Mathis. Well let me say it Happy New Year; 2015 had for the most part been a good year for me. Yesterday as I was doing like most people thinking about the changes that came and the possible direction the New Year would bring I was thinking about… Read More »
A Note From the Pastor – December 2015
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Decorating our homes with the colors and trappings of Christmas is a tradition many of us dutifully embrace. Within the boxes from the garage, attic, basement hauled up right after Thanksgiving are visual reminders of a season filled with joy, hope, with church and familyfilled activity. As… Read More »
A Note From The Pastor – November 2015
Grady Thorsgard called the office one morning inviting me to stop by to witness the harvesting of a field of corn near their home place. I jumped in the car eager to see the action. My grandfather was a farmer in McIntosh, a small town in central Minnesota, so I had been in harvest fields… Read More »
A Note from the Pastor – October Newsletter
In a conversation with my brother James this summer regarding our move to Northwood, I shared my confidence of getting our belongings in a 20′ Uhaul truck. After all, I told him our children (and their stuff) would not be part of the move. I also assured him of our intention to downsize and only… Read More »