The Parable of the Talents

Posted by Father Gordon Miltenberger on

Right away he who received went… For us who have received the gift of the Holy Spirit there can be no waiting, no delay. Behind all slackness in the Lord's service there is a misconception about God's character. There is a feeling that he is hard on us, asks more than is reasonable. We...

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This Congregation Here Present

Posted by Father Gordon Miltenberger on

We ask, in the Prayer for the Church, that God will give us his grace, "and especially to this congregation here present." Why is this group singled out? It is because a group of Christians gathered in God's house has a special privilege and obligation. It is an outstanding, significant, and...

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How Much Does It Cost?

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How much does it cost to be a Christian? We are told that something will cost us only pennies a day, so it won't seem that we are spending much money. We would all like the most profit from the least effort. But it won't work that way for the Christian. Are we members of the burial society of...

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VBS

Posted by Fr. Nick Funk on

We had a great time with our tri-church Vacation Bible School! Volunteers from Redeemer Lutheran, United Presbyterian, and St. Paul’s Episcopal came together to eat, learn, and grow in Christ. We couldn’t have done it without the many helping hands onsite during the event and the...

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