Update by SD Synod – Call for volunteers and financial contributions! The pictures above only BEGIN to tell the story of the destructive power of water as it forced itself into, around and over every square inch of the church basement. This was not “ordinary” faucet water from which we bathe or quench our thirst. Rather, these caustic flows of water that inundated the “sacred” halls from which we cook, share…Keep Reading

Saturday Sermon Sneak Peek: We now find ourselves in the “ordinary time” of the church year. In Matthew 10, Jesus confronts the fear the disciples will face as his followers by reminding them that “courage is rooted in God’s promise*.” Sometimes ordinary time is more than okay. Sometimes the ordinary time gets us through the “have no fear” times of our lives. Blessings, Pastor Becky Source: *David Lose, Dear Working…Keep Reading

LSS Disaster Response Activates in Response to Tornado Damage in Wessington Springs: LSS is onsite in Wessington Springs early this morning to provide support and leadership in immediate response from the recent tornado. LSS will be establishing a Volunteer Service Center to respond to immediate needs of those affected by the tornado and coordinate volunteer help. More information will be posted as efforts are organized. LSS Disaster Response will coordinate…Keep Reading

2014 South Dakota Synod Assembly June 13—14 with Pre-Assembly activities on Thursday This year’s theme is “Unbound to Live,” based on John 11:44b “Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” Assembly keynote speaker will be Pastor Keith Anderson, who will conduct a fun, informative, and practical workshop on how to use social media for ministry and sharing the Gospel. A Free Tangled Blue Concert, with a caffeinated…Keep Reading

Don’t forget to wear red tomorrow morning worship for the celebration of Pentecost Sunday. In the book of Acts, the Spirit comes as wind and fire. In the gospel of John, it comes in the form of breath. Although we are not fire-breathing creatures, we do have the gift of the Holy Spirit with us! Blessings, Pastor Becky