Congregations often spend a great deal of time and attention looking at how they can increase attendance and get new members. This is certainly a good thing to address. Reaching out to those in and around our communities who have not heard the Gospel is a vital part of who …
This article is from Rev. David A. Muench, Director of Ministerial Care at Concordia Plan Services. To view the original, click here. October has always seemed to me to have something of a “quieter” character. It’s not the month of Thanksgiving, or Christmas, although thoughts of preparation for them surely …
On June 16, 2014, two tornadoes ripped through the community of Pilger and the surrounding area, causing a tremendous amount of damage. One person was killed, several dozen were injured, many homes and buildings were destroyed—including St. John’s Lutheran Church. Once the rubble had been cleared, Orphan Grain Train provided …
