by Pastor Tim Koester | Oct 11, 2023 | News and Events
Violence has once again broken out in the land of Israel and Palestine. The savage killing of other human beings is evil and robs the world of goodness. Yet the cycling of this violence, with no lasting effort for humans to make the same sacrifice for peace as we do...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Sep 20, 2023 | Church, News and Events
Nearly eight years ago, I was called to Saint Michael as the “Senior Pastor”, which is interesting because I’ve been the only called pastor during that time. I have however, crossed into the “55 and older” category, so maybe there is a discount on church supplies I’ve...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Feb 15, 2023 | News and Events
After much prayer and conversation at a recent retreat, the church council arrived at a consensus to seek someone to help SMLC raise up leaders, develop disciples, and equip people to be engaged with youth, their families and others in the congregation. In other...
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 | 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....
