Palm Sunday 2019 Palm Sunday 2019 Worship will be led by Rev. Keith Weise on Sunday, April 14th at 10:00 AM Jesus’ Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem St. John 12.12-19 Biblical basis and symbolism Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels.[3] In most liturgical churches … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Faith In The Promise
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Faith In The Promise Genesis 22.1-14/St. John 8.42-59 Lent V/Passion Sunday/April 7, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON TEXTS Genesis 22.1-14 22 Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Christ For You: Christ Frees You
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Christ For You: Christ Frees You Galatians 4.21-31 Midweek Lent IV/April 3, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON TEXT Galatians 4.21-31 21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law? 22 For it is written … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Acknowledge, Give Thanks and Serve
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Acknowledge, Give Thanks and Serve Exodus 16.2-21/St. John 6.1-15 Lent IV/March 31, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON TEXTS Exodus 16.2-21 2 Then the whole congregation of the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. 3 And the children … Read More
Gardening for Seniors
Hobbies are great no matter your age, but they are especially beneficial for seniors. They have plenty of free time in retirement, and it’s important they fill it with activities in order to avoid any feelings of loneliness or isolation. There are numerous physical and psychological benefits. Gardening is one of those great habits that seniors can adopt. Gardening … Read More
Meet Dale of Shepherd of Grace
Meet Dale of Shepherd of Grace Meet Dale of Shepherd of Grace. Dale was born on the family farm North of Oak Park, Minnesota. He was the middle child of seven boys. His dad farmed before becoming the Sheriff of Benton County in 1945. His mom was a “tough Norwegian” who was a homemaker and helped on the farm. … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Christ for You: Christ Sacrifices Himself For You
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Christ For You: Christ Sacrifices Himself For You Ephesians 5.1-9 Midweek Lent III/March 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 Ephesians 5.1-9 5 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – The Finger of God
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – The Finger of God Exodus 8.16-24/St. Luke 11.14-28 Lent III/March 24, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON TEXTS Exodus 8.16-24 16 So the Lord said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your rod, and strike the dust of the land, so … Read More
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Wrestling with God
Pastor Weise’s Sermon – Wrestling With God Genesis 32.22-32/St. Matthew 15.21-28 Lent II/March 17, 2019 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd/Good Shepherd Community Chapel, Sauk Rapids, MN Rev. Keith R. Weise, pastor/chaplain LISTEN TO SERMON Genesis 32.22-32 22 And [Jacob] arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford … Read More
Jack’s Cabinet of Curiosities – Snowy Memories
Jack’s Cabinet of Curiosities – Snowy Memories I would be remiss if not writing about our favorite conversation topic the weather. The past several months surely reminds us of where we live, extreme cold and more than enough snow, Minnesota. Many of us have stories about the past years we recall. However, a record was set this February for the … Read More