Join us in worship tomorrow as we not only celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord, but celebrate an actual baptism! Remember you are marked with the cross of Christ and sealed with the Holy Spirit forever. There will also be a Farewell and Godspeed service at the end of worship to bless my final worship as the pastor of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Blessings, Pastor Becky PS: Don’t forget the…Keep Reading

Luke 1 invites us to ponder, “Why Mary? What’s so special about her?” At the same time we may wonder, “Why us? Does God notice us and choose us?” It is helpful to realize that before Mary says yes to God, she is blessed by God. On Sunday, we arrive at Advent 4 while glancing ahead to the gift of love ready to be delivered for all of us on…Keep Reading

For the next two weeks we will hear about John the Baptist preparing the way of The Lord. Two questions come to mind: How do we prepare the way? Why would God ask us to help prepare the way? Join us tomorrow morning in worship as we explore the first question. May the ringing of the church bell call us to worship together in Advent joy. Blessings, Pastor Becky

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Lord, so often times, as any other day When we sit down to our meal and pray We hurry along and make fast the blessing Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing We’re slaves to the olfactory overload We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold But Lord, I’d like to take a few minute more To really give thanks to what I’m thankful for For my family,…Keep Reading