Meet DuWayne of Good Shepherd. Meet DuWayne of Good Shepherd. DuWayne was born at his grandmother’s home in Elmore, MN on March 25, 1936. He grew up in a small farming town named Minnesota Lake. Both of his parents worked on their farm where they raised pigs and sugar beets. DuWayne and his two brothers and two sisters had plenty … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – God Still Performs Miracles
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – God Still Performs Miracles God Still Performs Miracles Exodus 34.29-35/St. Matthew 17.1-9 The Transfiguration of Our Lord/February 10, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON Exodus 34.29-35 29 Now it was so, when Moses came down from Mount Sinai (and the two tablets … Read More
Jack’s Cabinet of Curiosities – A scenic drive – Tales of a road – Highway 61
Jack’s Cabinet of Curiosities – A scenic drive – Tales of a road – Highway 61 Jack’s Cabinet of Curiosities – A scenic drive – Tales of a road – Highway 61. As I watched the above unfold on PBS TV recently, memories returned of growing up near the entry point in Minnesota, Winona. Highway 61 made its way through the residential … Read More
The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord
The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord. This day brings to an end our observation of the great events of Christmas and Epiphany, and appropriately, gives us to ponder a somewhat obscure event in our Lord’s life, the occasion of his mother’s purification according to Old Testament … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – God’s Word is Enough
God’s Word is Enough II Kings 5-15 a/St. Matthew 8.1-13 Epiphany III/January 27, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON Text II Kings 5.1-15a 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his … Read More
Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults
January is often the coldest month for many states, and it isn’t uncommon for Minnesota temperatures to drop well below zero. Add in the dangerous wind-chill, and going outside can cause frostbite in just minutes. Older adults are more susceptible to the cold, so it’s important for them to take extra precautions to prevent frostbite, hypothermia, and other cold-related injuries. … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Claiming God’s Promises Through Prayer
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Claiming God’s Promises Through Prayer Exodus 33.12-23/St. John 2.1-11 Epiphany II/January 20, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON Invocation In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I Because we are … Read More
Meet Karen of Good Shepherd.
Meet Karen of Good Shepherd. Meet Karen of Good Shepherd. Karen is an active and independent tenant of Shepherd Oak Apartments. She came to Good Shepherd four years ago to be close to her family as well as shopping and medical facilities. She never cared for living alone so she found that living in a senior community was perfect … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Blessings in the Water
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Blessings in the Water Isaiah 42.1-9/St. Matthew 3.13-17 The Baptism of Our Lord/January 13, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON Invocation In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I In … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Christ is Coming. Get Ready.
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Christ is Coming. Get Ready. I Corinthians 4.1-5 Wednesday of Advent III/December 19, 2018 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON Invocation In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I The entire … Read More