Pastor's Portal

Prayer Life

August 1, 2021

Prayer is pretty amazing when you think about it. When we pray, we are talking to God, the Creator of the universe. To think that we can actually communicate with him is incredible. He commands us to pray to him, and that means we matter...

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Are We There Yet?

May 15, 2021

Are we there yet? It’s common question many parents hear when they travel with their kids, but I think it’s something we are all wondering now. After a year of putting up with the uncertainties of COVID-19, are we there yet? Are we back to normal?...

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Receiving Communion

May 1, 2021

It is an exciting time to be at Faith Lutheran Church as we anticipate the completion of our remodeled sanctuary. This raises the question: How does the design of the sanctuary help us to focus on the gifts God gives to us in worship...

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Elements of Worship Service

April 1, 2021

As we anticipate the completion of our sanctuary remodel, I have been dedicating my articles to the importance of worship in the life of our congregation. Last time, I drew our attention to the gift of the Lord’s Supper...

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Meaning of the Lord's Supper

March 15, 2021

In my last article, I talked about the importance of worship and what happens in worship. There, God comes to us and gives us his gift of forgiveness which he delivers to us through the Means of Grace. The Means of Grace are Word and Sacrament. In the church, we have two sacraments...

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