Hugging the Kaktus – Week 49
Advent begins with an OT prophecy about God’s promise to send a Savior – which He did. God always keeps His Word, the Rock our life and hope is built on. Notice that the name, “the LORD IS our Righteousness” is what SHE will be called. “SHE” is referring…
Ralph A. Aiello Obituary
Please pray for the family of Ralph A. Aiello, husband of Marilyn Heiber, who many of STL members know. He was called home on December 1. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 5th, from 2 pm to 7 pm, with a Eulogy Service at 7 pm at McCabe Funeral…
Back in the Saddle Again
I’ve never been a particular fan of Gene Autry. In fact, it’s likely that the only reason I’m acquainted with this song of his is because of a comedy album by The Firesign Theatre that was regularly quoted in my dorm during my freshman year in college. …
December 1, 2024 Bulletin
Our scripture readings focus upon the promises God made through his prophet Isaiah. Isaiah's ministry began around 740 BC and continued for nearly 60 years. It is generally thought that he spent most of his time in Jerusalem. In both his lifetime and,…
Hugging the Kaktus
"I will praise You, For You have answered me, And have become my salvation. The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone, this was the Lord’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice…
Three Thoughts
This has been a very busy week and Thursday has come upon me too quickly. So, no personal stories or thoughts this week. Just three Bible passages around which you can create your own stories.
November 24, 2024 Bulletin
Today, as we celebrate milestones in the new life we have in Christ, we recall how “all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death. We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ…
Hugging the Kaktus – week 47
Dan. 12:1–3 Heb. 10:11–25 Mark 13:1–13 At the end of the church year we get ready for the end of time.
Now to him …
I think I first saw the email some time Thursday afternoon, too late for me to deal with it that day. That night I was driving to Houghton Lake with Joel. We would rake leaves on Friday, prepare the cottage for the winter on Saturday morning, and then…
November 10, 2024 Bulletin
It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all, we give thanks…