Thanksgiving in the United States occurs this year three days before Advent. One is full of thanks and food. The other is stark and full of expectation. We are not ready. Left to our own devices we move easily and quickly from light into darkness. Thanksgiving gives way quickly to …
In the sure and certain hope of the Resurrection, Monica Cavano entered the church triumphant this morning at 7:55 AM. We give thanks for her life and witness. Her family announces that a time of visitation will be help on Monday December 1 from 7-9pm at Goble Funeral Home, 22 …
Dear friends and family of SOTH, It’s that time of year when the weather impacts travel, work, and yes, worship plans. We will not worship this evening, November 26. Winter storm ‘Cato’ is expected to leave our area with anywhere 6-12 inches of snow – on top of ice. The …
The group Semisonic wrote this lyric – every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end – and as we balance the end and the beginning – we celebrate a triumphant Christ – Christ the King It is a day when we celebrate the reign of God come true in …
Using Your Talents This is the second to last Sunday of the church year. Last week we looked at being prepared for Christ’s coming. This week, we look at how to be disciples of Christ while we wait. And Matthew’s text points us to being good stewards. What is …
This Sunday we celebrate the saints of the church – those who have gone before us, those among us, and those yet to come. We hear of a future hope revealed to John of Patmos in the book of Revelation. We hear of saints among us as described in Matthew’s …
Congratulations to the following youth who have completed a two year study about their faith and the Lutheran Church: Madison A., Lucas F., Kaitlyn F., Ashley M. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing, it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8-9a
Reformation. Change. Restoration. This Sunday we celebrate who we are as we all remember our baptisms, the work of the church, and the faith to which we all profess. We remember the courage and faithfulness of Martin Luther and all who worked tirelessly to bring new life in Christ. As …
Today’s gospel reading (and this time of church year) lends itself to an emphasis on giving monetary resources for the coming fiscal year. And it is important that we care for this place where we welcome & equip folks to be sent into God’s kingdom. But stewardship is more than …
The Sparta Independent sent a photographer to witness our first blessing of the pets. The pictures and link are a click away: Furry Friend Blessing