Devotion- Mysterious Power

 

James 5: 13-20 Epistle Lesson for  Sunday September 26th As a concluding benediction To an instructive letter James mentions prayer Seven times in these verses   He reminds us of the mysterious power That praying or being prayed for has It is not wishful thinking or just a polite thought But truly leaning into the promises of God   While we do not have control Over how and when prayer is answered It invites the deepest part of our deepest self To simply surrender and trust   Moments of suffering deplete us Moments of rejoicing refill us Whether captured by joy or sorrow Prayer is a resource for all seasons   We use prayer confidently knowing that God will be our truest companion Certified by a cross, we can trust that This is a promise God gracefully keeps   So we pray for others And allow them to pray for us Drawing strength enough from God’s love   To faithfully place ourselves in God’s hands+ A Devotion By Rev. Donald Schaefer, Northern Region Facilitator for Mission Engagement

Installation of Rev. Bradley Singer

Clergy gathered to welcome Rev. Bradley Singer

 to ministry at Peace in Christ, Walkersville, Maryland.

Welcome to the Southeastern District

 to Rev. Brad and Ann Singer. 

May your ministry be blessed!

Devotion- A Life Lived Wisely

 

Ephesians 5:15-20 Epistle Lesson for the Sunday August 15th Living differently than others do May bring ridicule or worse It is easier to just go along Being like everyone else   Paul encourages Christians To be deliberately different Not pretentiously holy Or spiritually arrogant   He invites them to live carefully And not be pulled into Society’s suggested path to happiness Which always leads to a dead end   The motivation for doing so       Is centered in a grateful heart A persistent internal awareness That all comes from God’s generosity   Beginning with gratitude Directs a life lived wisely It pushes aside inner desires And outer temptations   Joining others in a gratitude chorus Brings a different mindset A joyful awareness of grace That inspires serving above self + A Devotion By Rev. Donald Schaefer, Northern Region Facilitator for Mission Engagement for the  Southeastern District- LCMS

Installation of Rev. Ian Thormodson

 

The Installation of  Rev. Ian Thormodston

as Associate pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church-

Richmond, Virginia,

 was held on July 18, 2021.

Pastor Ian with 

Rev. Dr. John Denninger- 

Southeastern District President.

L to R- 

Senior Pastor- Rev. Dr. Matt Bean, Pastor Ian, and Rev. Denninger

Pastor Ian and Brittany with President Denninger.

Pastor Ian and his parents-

 James and Kristine Thormodson.

The Thormodson family- 

adding Ian's brother Garrett and his wife Savannah.

May the Lord bless your ministry in the 

Southeastern District.