More to Life Than More Word From Wiese February 11, 2026 $8 million. $8 million was the average price tag for one of the 30-second commercials during last Sunday’s Super Bowl telecast. But somehow, a group of Christians scratched up enough dough for a full minute for the latest “He Gets Us” spots. If I remember correctly, it didn’t appear …
Good Medicine Word From Wiese February 4, 2026 Friends in Faith, The last several weeks have been pretty heavy. So how about we pause for a smile or two. Or at least a groan or two. Monday was Groundhog Day. Honestly, the whole thing is pretty hilarious when you think about it. We place our collective hopes for a six-week …
O Lord, Hear My Prayer Word From Wiese January 28, 2025 Friends in Faith, Today I invite you to take advantage of the blessing of prayer. These are challenging days for our country and world. Likewise, many of you are going through life seasons which include worry, stress, and uncertainty. So, I invite you to take a healthy break in …
The Power of Values Word From Wiese January 21, 2026 Friends in Faith, First, let me quickly note I’m very pleased COS hosted guests from all over our four-state synod this past Saturday for a Prayer & Praise event in light of MLK weekend. Our Fellowship Hall packed with people as we challenged ourselves to ask how we keep striving …
Ideas from the Bishop Word From Wiese January 14, 2026 Friends in Faith, I’m so appreciative that readers of this WFW include both Republicans and Democrats, young and old, and folks who can see events differently and articulate important and varying opinions. Most of you know COS is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Sixty-five bishops lead our …
A Star That Stops Word From Wiese January 7, 2026 Did the story unfold the way you imagined? Yesterday was Epiphany, the festival in the Church’s liturgical calendar when we remember the Magi visiting the holy family. Growing up, for whatever reason, I always imagined the Magi following a guiding star that shone in the west like a beautiful setting …
Monks for Peace Word From Wiese December 31, 2025 What would it take for you to walk over 2200 miles? As many of you Coweta and Fayette County residents are aware, the answer for a small band of Buddhist monks is the invitation to peace. From your texts and Facebook posts, I know that many of you lined the streets …
2025 COS Yule Log An Advent Word from Wiese December 24, 2025 Blessed Christmas Eve, COS friends! On this holy day of watching and waiting, we offer this yule log as a Christmas Eve gift to you. Using the link below, you can enjoy more than three hours of the warm, festive fireplaces of our own congregation, beautifully accompanied …
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2025 Traditional Tuesday December 23, 2025 Pastor Wes LOVE “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:12–13 This week we light the final candle of Advent, turning our hearts toward …
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2025 Music Monday December 22, 2025 Enjoy this rousing video of Sarah Juhasz and David Beecher playing the Christmas classic, “Carol of the Bells.”