PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

So it is with every artisan and master artisan   who labors by night as well as by day;those who cut the signets of seals,   each is diligent in making a great variety;they set their heart on painting a lifelike image,   and they are careful to finish their work.[Sirach 38:27] For our anniversary last week, myContinueContinue reading “PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION”

Now You Are Dismissing Your Servant in Peace

Sermon Preached at the Final Worship ofBethlehem Lutheran ChurchYoungstown, OhioDecember 28, 2014Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40 “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all people.”[Luke 2:29-30] We give thanks to GodContinueContinue reading “Now You Are Dismissing Your Servant in Peace”

ALL WE DID WAS OPEN OUR DOORS

The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. [Matthew 13:45-46] On Sunday, July 27, nearly 60 kids from Camp Covenant along with their parents visited our worship service. Following the Hymn ofContinueContinue reading “ALL WE DID WAS OPEN OUR DOORS”