Prayerful Parishes

Dear Friends in Christ, “All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers” (Acts 1:14) In 2018, our synod’s focus is on the spiritual practice of Daily...

Year of Prayer Resources

Dear Friends in Christ, A blessed First Sunday of Christmas and a joyful New Year to each of you! 2018 is the Year of Prayer, and my prayer for the new year is that we grow strong in the practice of Daily Prayer. Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith; Prayer and...

Do You Have A Strong Foundation?

Dear Friends in Christ, “In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God” (Ephesians 2:21-22). The Porch Is Finished! Many of you have...

We Give You Thanks

Dear Friends in Christ, “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him,” Ephesians 1:17 Martin Luther: A Brief Word on Prayer During our Fall gatherings, I have...

Teach Us to Pray

Dear Friends in Christ, “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him,” Ephesians 1:17 Martin Luther: A Brief Word on Prayer In 1535, Peter Beskendorf, a...