by Pastor Tim Koester | Mar 30, 2022 | Church
This year, the voting members at the Nebraska Synod assembly will be electing a new bishop for the synod. It is far from a typical “election”, however; and because my name is now associated with the process, I thought it would be good to talk a little bit more about...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Mar 9, 2022 | News and Events, Theology
-Psalm 46 – Grounding for uprooted and chaotic times God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam,...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last year at this time, I was posting about how Christmas Eve was definitely going to be different. We only had worship leaders in the sanctuary when we live-streamed Christmas Eve worship. After that, the high school youth helped lead two worship services in the...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Nov 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Who said annual meetings can’t be fun? Those who follow Jesus are called into a life of Faith in the steadfast mercy of God, a life of Hope that dares us to walk into the unknown future trusting that all will be well, and a life of love for neighbors, ourselves,...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Oct 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve always been partial to the fall season. It’s the time of harvest, of more brilliant sunrise and set, and when the north wind finally chases away summer’s heat. Fall is when the squirrels are busy collecting all they can in order to make it through the lean...
