Sending You Thanks Word from Wiese 23 August 2023 90+ degree weather in Georgia! So let me cool you off. Let me remind you of the 60-degree weather we enjoyed in March. March was also “really cool” because of March Madness when COS participated in Hoops for Haiti. You filled out fun brackets and together raised about $4300 for God’s …
Sticks and Stones Word from Wiese 9 August 2023 “Sticks and stones may break my bones. But words can never hurt me.” How many of us have tried to use that adage of encouragement to endure some tough times? Or to instruct our children? We all probably remember how rough it can be growing up. We remember when we’ve been …
Naps Word from Wiese 2 August 2023 What’s your opinion about naps? As a young kid, I hated when my mom encouraged “rest time.” Who had time for sleeping when friends were waiting to play throughout the neighborhood? In college and graduate school, again, I felt I was too busy for naps. Perhaps bordering on obsession regarding my GPA in …
A Dazzling Bouquet Word from Wiese 26 July 2023 The lyrics. Two weeks ago, our darling Charlotte Pointek and Olivia Milburn sang a heart-touching song in worship entitled, “A Dazzling Bouquet.” First, we were enchanted with the youthful energy and joy of these two young ladies. But secondly, worshipers loved the lyrics and asked to see them in print. So …
Generosity Update Word from Wiese 19 July 2023 Faith friends, God is always transforming our acts of generosity and multiplying good in the world! And we feel wonderful when we can be a part of God’s agenda. For this week’s WFW, allow me to share updates that are also being sent to many of you via snail mail . . . Printable …
The Gospel According to The Office’s Dwight Schrute Word from Wiese 12 July 2023 Even though the smash-hit series, The Office, stopped filming in 2013, it was still the most highly-streamed series (acquired) watched by Americans in 2020 (and maybe the last couple of years too). If so, that means many of you giggle even thinking of Dwight Schrute . …
Happy Hearts Word from Wiese 5 July 2023 Fourth of July patriotism. Church camps. Picnics. How do we combine these 3 themes we’ve been experiencing at COS this past week into one WFW? Well, let’s first take the patriotic tune of Yankee Doodle. Then let’s add some church camp song lyrics. And then we’ve got a fantastic and fun prayer …
God’s Got Us on the Move Word from Wiese 28 June 2023 This summer, God’s got COS folks on the move! Locally, God is sending COS drivers all throughout Fayette County to hundreds of under-resourced families, bearing home-made lunches. And kids from all over the community are traveling to COS this week for Lutheroad, led by five super dynamic Lutheran college …
A Father’s Take Word from Wiese 21 June 2023 Happy Father’s Day… a few days late. At COS on Sunday, we passed out pops for pops! (Actually, all people got in on the tasty treat). Plus, we considered some Father Wishes from the Son’s Instructions in the sermon. At home, hope you dads enjoyed the meal and moments of your …
You’re With Us in the Holy Land! Word from Wiese 7 June 2023 As you read this, God-willing, I’m traveling with a group of COS disciples and friends from five different states on a faith pilgrimage in the Holy Land. I appreciate how many of you wanted to come. Some of you were signed up, but a health issue raised …
