The situation: Please stand by our neighbors as we begin the long road to recovering from Hurricane Harvey, one of the most catastrophic storms to hit the country in more than a decade. Our response: Lutheran Disaster Response’s affiliate is actively present, collaborating with community leaders and officials to initiate...
Confessing Christ, Formed in Faith In late August, students are preparing to go back to school, and many churches gear up for a new year of Christian education. It is a good time to be reminded of the heart of Christian formation: conformation and transformation (Rom. 12:2). Disciples are formed over...
This is a special musical performance of I’ve Got Peace Like A River which is a family choir special performance from Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.
We Are Beggars, This Is True “We are beggars; this is true,” are reported to be Martin Luther’s last written words. Christians are “beggars” for God’s grace, undeserving but graced nonetheless. A beggar’s faith focuses not on what is given or accomplished or believed, but on what is received: the...
This was a special musical performance at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan by Pastor Ellen Schoepf of Pathetique Sonata, Opus 13 Adagio Cantabile by Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Silencing the Wind In a world filled with noise and empty words, God comes to us as stillness and silence, even to the point that wind ceases (Matt. 14:32). Jesus walks over stormy waters to his disciples, entering their boat and being present with them despite their fears and doubts. Today’s...
This is a special musical presentation of Softly and Tenderly by Thompson by Tammy Heilman today at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.
This is a special music performance of Al Shlosha D’Varim by Naplan by the Women’s Choir of Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.
Abundance from Scraps Jesus is able to feed us abundantly, even with scraps. He meets earthly needs by feeding the crowds and continues now to offer himself as holy meal, freely given to all, no matter their income or rank in society. Advertisers have trained us that what’s proclaimed as...
This is a special musical performance by Diane Hill of There is a Balm In Gilead by Hayes at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.