Ask Questions, Be Bold, Respond and Serve- a stewardship sermon for August 25, 2024

It was a joy to be with the saints of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Valley, Nebraska on Sunday August 25, 2024. Thank you Pastor Barbara Oshlo for the invitation and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to bring greetings from the Bishop and the whole synod, and to share a word of gratitude for the congregation’s ministry and mission … Continue reading Ask Questions, Be Bold, Respond and Serve- a stewardship sermon for August 25, 2024

Showing Up and Being Present- a stewardship sermon for Lectionary 16 (Year C)/Pentecost 6C

I had the privilege to be with the good people of St. Mark’s Lutheran in St. Paul, Nebraska today (July 21, 2019), thanks to the invitation of Pastor Steven Neal. It was a joy to be with them, to preach and worship with them, and also to gather in conversation during the fellowship hour about deacons, stewardship, the Nebraska Synod, and work we share together … Continue reading Showing Up and Being Present- a stewardship sermon for Lectionary 16 (Year C)/Pentecost 6C