God is present and relentlessly loving us – especially in these times of uncertainty, grief, fear, frustration, and all the other emotions and situations that we are experiencing in a global pandemic. Faith’s Adult Education Team, Prayer Lab Team, and I (Deacon Nina) have chosen key...
Substance abuse is part of the story in many families. Pandemic is an especially difficult time to manage addictions of all kinds. There are many local and online resources and support for those struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. Hazelden Betty Ford is a great resource in our area...
Faith Lutheran received an ELCA Hunger Grant in response to Covid-19 and are asking YOU to be our partners in generosity. We used the funds received to purchase tomato and pepper plants and give them away. We still have some left, so contact Deacon Nina if you would like to adopt one. No...
During this time of stay-in-place orders, it is hard to know how to help. Especially when the ways that we can help are very different from what we might normally do. Here are some thoughts of how to stay connected and serve your neighbor in Christ’s love. Stay home. Our bishop...
This year for Lent I chose to add a spiritual practice to my daily rhythm. My plan was to write a card to someone every day of Lent. It is such a special thing to get an actual, hand-written, note in the mailbox in the mix of ads, bills, and mass mailings. I hoped to provide a piece...
If you’re anything like me, you’re spending more time at home than usual these days. Let’s take this opportunity to create sacred space at home. Having a home altar has helped me take time away to really breathe in God’s presence and re-center myself when things...
Sunday – We pray for all who have died and those who have lost loved ones. Surround those near death and the mourning with Your peace and the promise of Your love. Especially for… Monday – We pray for those who are isolated, alone, anxious, depressed, shut-in, and...
Part of our spiritual journey as we mature is to find out why we think and believe the way we do. Part of our journey is coming to terms with our lack of surety, and still embracing life with faith, a faith that is often based more on trust than absolutes. There are several spiritual...
This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the opening of the St. Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo. Faith Lutheran has been a partner on the journey in developing this ministry and providing volunteers over the last year. The “Hugo House” hosted a birthday party to...
When we got into those great conversations around tables remembering stories of God grace – so many came up for us. Stories of Jesus birth, teachings, and miracles, the grace Jesus shared on the cross and through his last supper with the disciples all came up. There were...