by Pastor Tim Koester | Oct 5, 2021 | Church, News and Events
Something new Last Saturday, we held a Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for Pastor Denny Anderson. Denny was of course a member of Saint Michael but also so much more, including serving as the NE Synod Bishop and President of Trinity Lutheran Seminary. The...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Sep 1, 2021 | Church, News and Events, Worship & Music
Remember how awesome Easter worship was this spring? If not, let me remind you that around 400 people grabbed a lawn chair and shouted “Christ is Risen” about a hundred times in God’s great outdoor sanctuary! It was a morning I will not soon forget....
by Pastor Tim Koester | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Each year Saint Michael Lutheran works with other churches in the “Faithful Builders Coalition” to raise money and help a family build a quality and affordable home here in Omaha. Our congregation uses offerings from Holy Week and Easter to support Habitat...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
There is a lot of discord in the world. The pandemic rages on and political polarization and misinformation divides communities, families and even churches. The UN released a new report on global warming that raised a “red flag for humanity” meaning that...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve always been a fan of team sports. Maybe that’s why I enjoy the Olympics so much. Even the individual events are the result of a group effort by coaches, trainers, family and friends. The church is by definition a team event as well, with every member of the...
