The following is the letter that I asked to be read at Immanuel Lutheran Church this morning: June 29, 2008 Mr. Wayne Schroeder, President Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Alexandria, Virginia Dear Mr. Schroeder, Greetings in Christ! I pray that this day finds you well and in good spirits, as we await the coming of […]
Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Trinity 6 (June 29, 2008) Matthew 5:20-26 and Romans 6:3-11 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “You are who Christ is” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for today is […]
Sept. 29, 2008 at Redeemer, Ft. Wayne Theme: Preaching in the Midst of Holy Things Keynote Address: Dr. Fabrizius will lead the participants into a deeper appreciation of the rhythms, emphasis, and context of preaching in the midst of the Divine Service, with practical suggestions both about how to preach and how to hear. Workshop […]
My friend and colleague, Rev. Dr. D. Richard Stuckwisch, wrote a post about a month ago that really deserves further consideration. I would commend his thoughts to you on catechesis and early communion. They largely echo my own: Catechesis and First communion Redux
I had an interesting conversation with one of my parishioners this past week. I had a funeral, and as is typical I sang a couple hymns at the graveside for the committal (Lord, Let at Last Thine Angels Come, etc.). My parishioner, who pretty much comes to church every week, commented afterwards, “Pastor, I know […]