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.”
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2025 Fun Friday December 19, 2025 Please enjoy this cute Christmas story “Santa’s Christmas Quackers” by Sam Samson and Erin Hunting, read by Pam Pointek, Kayleigh Pointek’s mom!
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2025 Traditional Thursday December 18, 2025 O Rest in the Lord Please enjoy this advent devotional written by Carolyn West, one of our newest members. Written in 1846, the aria for solo alto “O Rest in the Lord” is taken from Mendelssohn’s oratorio “Elijah” and is based on Psalm 37: O rest in …
Interrupted An Advent Word from Wiese December 17, 2025 Interruptions. Advent is a season of watching and waiting. But rarely does all go according to plan. If we’re honest, interruptions are usually what we try hardest to avoid. And yet, when we turn to the Christmas story, we discover characters pinballing from one interruption to the other. Mary’s life …
Christ Our Shepherd Advent Devotion Series 2025 Traditional Tuesday December 16, 2025 Pastor Wes JOY “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 This week we light the candle of JOY. Unlike momentary happiness, joy is rooted in God’s enduring faithfulness. As we move forward in this sacred season, we are called to slow down …
