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The Big Story: Paul in Athens Acts 17:16-30 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he argued in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and also in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be Read more
Spring is a season of transition. We watch the earth transition from brown to green and feel the air transition to warmer days. We also witness other kinds of transitions in the springtime – life transitions. This year in my family marks a transition from elementary school to middle school for our oldest daughter. Read more
Presented by Rick Dahl at the April 17 Council meeting. Rick is serving his third year as Church Council President. He and wife Shirene have three children and live in Eagan. In my leadership role as President, I have sought clarity and discernment with many of the decisions our council and congregation have faced. We’re Read more
Balance. Have you achieved balance in your life? Rarely have I ever felt that my life has been in balance. If things are going well at work, then usually my home life is on the skids (And the mountain of unwashed dishes and laundry that needs tending to is only the tip of the ice Read more
“Good sermon Pastor!” These are words of affirmation that every preacher appreciates hearing; and we hear it A LOT here at Easter Lutheran Church (And yes, I will forego all due modesty and include myself in the category of good preachers and preaching!). But what is it that actually makes a sermon good? The obvious Read more
From a Council Member: Brad Van Horn, at the March 20 council meeting. This is Brad’s 3rd year on Council. He is currently Vice President. He also serves as liaison to the Personnel and Long Range Planning committee. Brad and his wife Tammy have 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. After Christmas, Easter—the resurrection—is the Read more
As we celebrate our Lord’s Resurrection, I hope you have been moved – as I have – with the five videos of Easter members anchored on the theme of Transformed Lives. If you haven’t seen each of the videos, or even if you have, go to easter.org (Transforming: Videos) and view each one; they are all Read more
On Transforming… Jesus will take our weak mortal bodies and transform them into glorious bodies like his own… -Philippians 3: 21 I like to tell people that I got worms for my birthday…. because it’s true. I did, just not the gross kind of worms! My husband Brian gave me composting worms for my birthday Read more
Presented by Bev Hannon at the February Council Meeting. This is Bev’s 3rd year on Council. She serves as liaison to the Stewardship committee. Last week I was in Big Sky, Montana visiting my son. I’m sorry to say it took me nearly 3 years to return there since my last visit in August of Read more
I love making music, listening to music, reading about music, talking about music, and going to concerts to experience it live. My radio is always on. I am equally ecstatic to sit in Orchestra Hall or to stand in First Avenue. Every year, I get excited to watch the Grammys- to see all those rock Read more