Pastor’s Perspective: June 2026 Last month I wrote about discipleship. I did so to introduce the subject of disciple-making. Why? Because we started the RENEW process. RENEW is about “Renewing Peace Lutheran in Disciple-Making.” The heart of disciple-making is being a disciple. A key passage for both making and being a disciple is the Great…

Pastor’s Perspective: May 2026 Since our congregation has started the RENEW process, we should talk about discipleship. Why? RENEW is about “Renewing Peace Lutheran in Disciple-Making.” I am excited about our congregation as we begin this adventure of trusting in God’s faithfulness. What is discipleship? American Christianity often portrays discipleship as an extra layer of…

Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: February 2026 “I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 3b ESV I’ve been think about labels and effective or ineffective they are. There are some words that really don’t do they job we thought it…

Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: January 2026 “Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The Magi came from the East to see the newborn King. They followed the star, not because they understood everything, but because God had drawn them. When they entered the house, they saw the child…