St. Andrews Lutheran Church

Grace to You! In the afterglow of the Easter celebration, I believe a few words of thanks are appropriate. Sometimes it’s hard to believe how many people are involved behind the scenes just so that when you walk through the doors on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, the worship can begin. Sure, as Pastor I [...]

Grace to you! In a few days we have the privilege of celebrating Easter. The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from death is considered the highest holy day of our Christian church heritage. And why wouldn’t it be: • St. Paul says, “If there is no resurrection of the flesh, then not even Christ [...]

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, We’ve reached Albuquerque, New Mexico, where we’re staying with Tom’s sister for a few days. Traveling by train is great – quite relaxing, beautiful scenery and interesting fellow travelers. We have good news about the two-week Luke Partnership workshop that was going on in Nigeria this month. Both of [...]

Grace to you! Welcome to Lent – a season of introspection. Typically, we have associated Lent as a somber and sacrificial season, one that often finds people ‘giving up’ something for Lent. Even as we ‘put away our Alleluias’ it is easy to see Lent as a time of sorrow over our sins. While all [...]

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, Greetings from the nomadic Holmans! We’re currently visiting partners in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. In less than two weeks, we hope to be on the train starting a trip to visit our partners in the rest of the West. We plan to be with you from Thursday, March 5, [...]

Grace to You! Jesus is the “Great I Am”. He himself uses this title, “I Am” throughout the Gospel of John. It describes various aspects of his life, his purpose, his ministry and his desire to bring “glory to the Father” through his own life of obedience and the death he dies that brings glory [...]