Comedian Joan Rivers was known for her catch phrase, “Can we talk?” I’d like to steal that phrase from Joan for a moment, not necessarily to make you laugh, but to inform you of a dream that will bring great joy and happiness to multitudes in Dakota County and beyond. Can we talk? What I would Read more
This devotion was presented by Jodi Rothschiller at the April 16 Church Council meeting. This is Jody’s 5th year on Council and she has been Council Secretary for the past 3 years. Spring is always a busy time for everyone, but especially for families with children in school. The days are filled with the end Read more
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Scripture is filled with metaphors. The words written above, from the lips of Jesus, conjure the metaphor of light shinning in a dark world so that others Read more
Presented by Brad Van Horn at the March 19 council meeting. This is Brad’s 4th year on Council, and he serves as Vice President. Brad and his wife Tammy have 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. “Change is inevitable”, that’s what they say isn’t it? The world is changing all around us; from birth to Read more
I’m writing this on Palm Sunday afternoon, looking out the window at a cold and snowy scene. It’s a fitting beginning for Holy Week, a week in which we gaze at the coldness of the human heart doing its very worst to the innocent Lamb of God. However, underneath the snow, life is stirring and Read more
Dear Friends, Lent is a time when we look at a variety of very different things; each at a different distance and focus for our spiritual eyes. We look deep into our hearts, examine our lives, take account of our actions, and seek to discern whether any significant course corrections are needed. With courage and Read more
Presented by Dean Czarnetzki at the February 19 council meeting. Dean is the liaison to the Long Range Planning committee. Dean and his wife Lynda have 3 children. Out of My Comfort Zone Most of us live our lives well within our comfort zone and I am no exception. I had been coming to Easter Read more
This past Sunday in worship, the Sunday School Children blessed our time together with a special song. It was the old familiar Sunday School favorite – “This little light of mine.” When they sang the verse, “Hide it under a bushel – NO!” – that “NO!” rang out loud and clear. There was no way Read more
It’s hard to believe that the Lenten season is already upon us! I love Lent because it begins in the dead of winter and ends with Easter Sunday when all of the earth is in full bloom. In this way, nature truly reflects the resurrection. Because much of Lent is during some of the darkest Read more
Prepared by Wade Anderson for the January 15 council meeting. This is Wade’s 1st year serving on Council. He is liaison to the Stewardship committee. He and his wife Sara have 3 children. While nobody would ever have described me as a bold risk-taker before 2004, I gained an even “healthier” appreciation for fear when Read more
Saturday Morning: 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am,
12:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Saturday Vigil: 6:15pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 7:15pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 am