Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This Sunday we witnessed a father pleading for his son’s relief; Jesus had compassion and commanded the evil spirit to leave. By faith we join the father and confess that Jesus is our Lord and Savior, we also admit our sinfulness and seek God’s mercy for our unbelief! Here…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In our gospel lesson Jesus gave a person who was deaf and mute hope … He stopped, showed compassion, and physically touched the man. God in His grace touches each of us through His Word and Sacraments. We praise and thank God for His grace and mercy as we…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, While the “unholy trinity” (our sinful flesh, the world, and the devil) poses a threat to all people, the Gospel lesson for Sunday September 1st  focused on the primary source of our rebellious and severed relationship with God, our sinful nature. Jesus reminds us that out of the heart…

Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, In our gospel lesson yesterday the Pharisees  approached Jesus and questioned Him as to why His disciples did not follow the traditions of washing their hands before eating. This was not question of hygiene, but came about because of their focus on rules and regulations rather than Jesus’ healing…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This past Sunday we were reminded of Jesus’ desire to have an intimate relationship with us; in Holy Communion He invites us to eat His body and drink His blood, but Christ in us and abiding is not limited to the Sacrament. Here is the video link: Attached please…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Yesterday we continued our meditation and reflection on the “Bread of Life” discourse that Jesus shared. Throughout this teaching section we hear Jesus sharing what the will of His Father is – that no one would be lost, that all might be saved. Sometimes we tend to rely on…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, My apologies for the delay in sending out the link for last Sunday’s worship services. In the “Bread of Life” discourse in John chapter 6, Jesus proclaims that He is the life-giving bread that came down from heaven to give us His own body and blood in the Sacrament…

Dear Members and Friends of Good Shepherd, This last week we were again led by Pastor Dan Gerken, who taught us that we are in Jesus’ hands. Thru the storms of life and uncertainty that His words “Take heart it is I. Do not be afraid.” Mark 6:50b is as true today as they were…

Dear Members and Friends of Good Shepherd, This week’s worship service centered around the feeding of the 5,000 and the miracle that Jesus performed that day. He exemplified how He cares for us as our Good Shepherd providing and sustaining us. Thank you to Pastor Gerken and the care for our “flock” this week. Below…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, John the Baptist’s life and even his gruesome death point to Jesus’ life and death for our sins. May God grant us His Spirit and power of the word that we too will be emboldened to share the Gospel with conviction and courage. Here is the link to the…