Sept 24 Healing Service: Healing our selves and our world
Johanna Rehbaum
I called on your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit; you heard my plea, ‘Do not close your ear to my cry for help, but give me relief!’ You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’ You have taken up my cause, O Lord, you have redeemed my life. (Lamentations 3:55-58) The world is […]
God’s Work, Our Hands Day, Oct 1, 2017
Johanna Rehbaum
Each year, St. Martin, Bethlehem, and Immanuel Lutheran Churches (all the Webster Lutherans) join forces in a service project to serve our communities. This year, our day of service will be Oct. 1. We have a couple of exciting projects in store! As usual, there is one indoor project, and one outdoor project: Outdoor: There […]
Pastoral Response to Charlottesville
Johanna Rehbaum
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, At the very core of Christian teaching is the imperative to “love your neighbor as yourself.” In the Gospel of Luke, when someone asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus’ response is the famous parable of the Good Samaritan, in which a Samaritan – whose race and faith are […]
August 20: Joint Worship and Potluck, 11am @ BLC
Johanna Rehbaum
It’s time for our annual joint worship service and potluck with our partner congregation, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Sunday August 20 (that’s this week!) we will gather at 11am in the Bethlehem Pavilion for a service of Holy Communion. (This replaces our normal 10:30 worship service!) Consider bringing mosquito repellant – never know who might be […]
VBS a success!
Johanna Rehbaum
“This is our favorite VBS.” -parent “I’m definitely coming back next year!” -several kids “The kids actually learn and remember things that matter.” -parent “They were singing the songs in the pool yesterday.” -parent “My favorite thing was just being here!” -kid These were all things said by participants in this year’s VBS and their […]
2017 Garage Sale
Johanna Rehbaum
Come by our annual HUGE yard sale! There is something for everyone – holiday, kids, sports, electronics, kitchenwares, linens, jewelry, arts and crafts, some nicer clothes, books, outdoor, and a whole room of lovely furniture. What treasures will you find? Come find out! May 18-19-20 Thursday, 9am-4pm Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday, 9am-2pm Get there early to […]
Lenten Journey Through the Catechism
Johanna Rehbaum
This year for Lent, we have committed to working through Luther’s Small Catechism. For such a small volume, this little gem is jam packed with food for reflection. We have provided each of you with your own copy (you can also download a free version on the device of your choice – search in Google […]
Lent 2017: Free Indeed!
Johanna Rehbaum
“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door, thus sparking a major shift in the Christian Church and western culture as a whole. This year, 2017, we are remembering Luther’s legacy, and all the ways he helped […]
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