September 3, 2023
14th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Jen Hackbarth
Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace be with you. My husband is an early elementary teacher
July 2, 2023
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 10:40-42 + Pentecost 5 A cup of water is never just a cup of water. The church I served
March 21, 2021
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 12:20-33 Dearly Beloved, There’s a lot packed into these verses, worth an entire Bible study. These are Jesus’ last
February 28, 2021
Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Dearly Beloved, I’ve always felt bad for C-3PO, the human-like android in the Star Wars universe. R2D2, the other droid,
March 1, 2020
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 4:1-11 The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness has a game show quality to it. It’s so neatly
November 25, 2018
Reign of Christ, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 18:33-39 I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Just like St. Paul, it’s an old city with established neighborhoods. Each
February 25, 2018
Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 8:31-38 One verse before today’s reading, Peter has just had the insight of his life. “I get it. I