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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 …
Elephant Love 17 May 2023 Sand kicked in your face. Blaring trumpets. Huge trunks pushing and pulling you. Being born a baby elephant is a rough and tumble experience. But a very loving one as well. A friend of mine sent me a mini-video of an elephant birth from the Massai Mara in Africa’s Great Rift Valley. If you don’t …
Grape Robbers 10 May 2023 Graduations, weddings, and confirmations. These are the days of encouraging our loved ones celebrating a milestone. We know positive comments are “fuel in the tank” helping our friends and family keep moving forward. But while encouragement fuels progress, constant criticism poses dangers. Which is a subject one of my pastoral colleagues explored recently. While I’m …
He Died Too Soon 3 May 2023 He died too soon. All of us are jolted when we hear the news of people who die before it seems right. Young children are the toughest, whether a friend of the family or a tragedy we hear via the news. But maybe you’re like me, rattled when someone you went to school …