• Tell me about the creeds? (part 2)

    Why do we have more than one creed? Last month we discussed how the Apostles’ Creed is a baptismal creed. It was used to instruct new converts in the essentials of the faith. This month, we will consider the Nicene Creed. I consider it the jewel of the creeds. Technically, the Creed we say is…

  • Sharing Christ

    Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: March 2024 “And [Jesus] said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’” (Luke 10:2 ESV) In the Gospel, Christ Himself promises the remission of sins, justification, and life eternal. This is indeed…

  • Grace & Peace Radio from February 25, 2024

    This message of Grace and Peace Radio was broadcast on February 24, 2024.

  • Grace & Peace Radio from February 11, 2024

    This message of Grace and Peace Radio was broadcast on February 11, 2024.

  • Tell me about the creeds? (part 1)

    I notice that we use both the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed. Why do we have more than one creed? Where do they come from? As Lutherans we actually have three creeds. Currently, we rotate between the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed. The third creed is the Athanasian Creed, which is found in the…

  • Practicing Lenten

    Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: February 2024 Lent is here! Or, it will be soon. The forty days of Lent begin on Ash Wednesday and end with the breaking of the Easter vigil. Christians began to keep Lent in the early days of the church. By the third century of our Lord, the church began to prepare…