On Sunday, May 4 (Misericordias Domini — “Good Shepherd Sunday”), Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church (F.L.C.) of Oak Park, Illinois, and St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church (F.L.C.) of Sauk Village, Illinois, held a post-Easter joint service according to their long standing …
Joint Fellowship Service: Peace, St. Mark’s and Trinity congregations Read More »
“O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.” — Matthew 26:39 As we in spirit stand in the shadows there in the Garden of Gethsemane, we …
The God-Man Jesus Christ in His Gethsemane Prayer Read More »
“And He took the cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them; and they all drank of it.” —Mark 14:23 On the evening of what is known on our Christian church calendar as Maundy [MAWN-dee] Thursday, …
The notoriety given to the prayer offered by LCMS Atlantic District President, David Benke, at Yankee Stadium has led LCMS officials to admit that the LCMS no longer regards prayer as an act of worship. Benke was suspended from the …
The following comments were compiled out of transmissions to our Committee on Missions from Pastor Schurganoff in December and January, and are reproduced here in his own words for the information of our readers: Thank for your interest about our …
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth.” —II Timothy 2:15 Many thanks are due to the Triune God for providing, in His grace and mercy, for …
