An update for the month of July For the most part, this article is a repeat of the main article from last month. The information has been updated to reflect the changing situation. Now that we are worshiping as a congregation again, what do we need to keep in mind? First of all, we will […]

So, What Is the New Normal at Church? Now that we are worshiping as a congregation again, what do we need to keep in mind? First of all, we will tell you what you can expect of us as church leaders. We will do our best to make this place a safe environment. We will […]

The New Normal Before I started writing this newsletter, I took a quick look at the newsletter for May of last year. The stories were mostly about events that usually happen toward the end of each school year. I wrote about the plays coming up at Immanuel Lutheran School, the Spring Frolic at FVL, and […]

Services Cancelled Through the End of April Because of the ongoing Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus pandemic, we will not be having our regular worship services throughout the month of April. Obvioiusly, this is not what I would desire for our congregation. The Bible encourages believers to get together and hear God’s Word on a regular basis. […]

Fiddler on the Roof at FVL “If I Were a Rich Man” “Sunrise, Sunset” “To Life” “Wonder of Wonders”  This is just a sampling of the great songs you will hear when you attend the production of Fiddler on the Roof which the students of FVL will present in March. Set in the little village […]

Midweek Lenten Service Schedule for 2020 We are going to have our Lenten services on Wednesdays 6:30 PM.  We will still be offering the Lord’s Supper in the first service: Ash Wednesday.  The overall theme for the 2020 Lenten sermons is “The Son of God Goes Forth to War.” Scripture is replete with imagery and […]

What A Year! Last year at this time, our family had no idea how challenging this past year was going to be. We emerge from this year with a concrete example of how God sees his people through difficult times. We don’t know what will happen in the new year, but we know we go […]

Christmas Film Festival Throughout the month of December, we will be showing Christmas movies in place of our midweek services on Monday evenings at 6:30. The first movie we will show (December 2)is especially for the children. It is called The Star and was released around Christmas time 2017. This animated film retells  the account […]

November News Is Good News It will be time to set the clocks back to Standard Time before you go to bed on Saturday, November 2. If you forget, you will be one hour early for church… and no one wants that. On Sunday, November 3, there will be an Area Reformation Service at Fox […]

Sermon Text: Luke 14:1, 7-14: 1One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 7When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8“When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the […]