594 God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say it
Our Hymn of the Day for 9/26/21, when we observe the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, and celebrate the Holy Baptism of Mary Ann McNally.
Luther’s Small Catechism For Kids
A resource pastor and I have been enjoying lately is Luther’s Small Catechism for Kids. This is a book recently released by CPH and one of the few qualms we have with it is the “for kids.” It’s a great resource that could be used in any home. We loved that most of … Read more
The Lord’s Prayer (class recording)
From our Wednesday night study of the 6 Chief Parts of the Catechism
The Encouraging Church in a Discouraging World
(to be featured in our October Newsletter) Is anyone happy right now? You wouldn’t know it from any of the major news sites, no matter which way they lean. Try turning them off; at least for a moment. It seems we’ve known softer and easier times as a nation and as a planet. But every … Read more
Hymn of the Day: 851 Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us
17th Sunday after Pentecost, September 19th 2021
Video: The Apostle’s Creed
From our current book club study: “The Six Chief Parts”. For topic time checkpoints, open the video on the YouTube website and check the description. link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yptBp4zVh-U
The 1st Chief Part: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
This past Wednesday a group of about 10 met to begin a 6 week study on The Six Chief Parts of the catechism. This first night was on the first part: The Ten Commandments. [note: This Wednesday (Sept. 15) at 7 PM we’ll meet again to study the Creed. Consider joining us if you’re free!] … Read more
Hymn of the Day: 797 Praise the Almighty
15th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him!Yes, I will laud Him until death;With songs and anthems I come before HimAs long as He allows me breath.From Him my life and all things came;Bless, O my soul, His holy name.Alleluia, alleluia! 2 Trust not in rulers; they are but mortal;Earth-born they … Read more
The Jesus Storybook Bible Review
We recently read through The Jesus Storybook Bible. It’s a kid’s Bible published by Zondervan for ages 4-11. The illustrations are colorful and the words are kid-friendly. Sally Lloyd-Jones does a nice job explaining hard concepts in easy to use language for children. She does a wonderful job connecting some of the Old Testament accounts … Read more