The 5th Sunday after Pentecost 07/02/2023 It is good to be here with you. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and there is more to come. I could not be here preaching this morning without your help. … read full post

Faith Lutheran Church (Okemos), Pastor Julie Winklepleck Pr. 7A, L12, P+4, June 25, 2023 Matthew 10 Grace, mercy, and peace are yours, through God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. I begin this morning by quoting that great … read full post

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Second Sunday after Pentecost June 11, 2023 Faith, Okemos Hosea 5:15-6:6, Psalm 50:7-15, Romans 4:13-35. Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Grace to you and peace… It was Friday morning.  Lola lay in her bed at Independence Village in Grand Ledge crying out, … read full post

Listen to today’s Sermon by Rev. John Burow. … read full post

As I studied our gospel reading for today, I started thinking about fear. I have been thinking about the way fear moves us to focus on security issues, and the way fear and security play such an important role in … read full post

Four days ago, on Ash Wednesday, I sent you a sermon about God creating earth creature Adam from the dust of the ground and breathing God’s breath into Adam to give life. And how God’s breath, God’s Spirit, connects with … read full post

As we gather this morning, I am sure most of us are feeling the trauma of this past week and we are grieving. As I have been reflecting on the tragedy at MSU, I have also been thinking about the … read full post

This past week was a challenging one for some of us.  The incident at Okemos High School this past Tuesday created some real trauma within our community.  So, I am ready for some good news!  But, as I read today’s … read full post

I still vividly remember the time fifty plus years ago when I first came to Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos. I was in High School, and I came with my mother to Faith Lutheran Church for a gathering of the … read full post