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Acts 10:44-48

John 15:9-17

“The Middle Man”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

That’s the very first thing God asks Job “out of the whirlwind” (Job 38:4a). The point, of course, is that God is God and Job is not. That phrase also is a good reminder to us that God is God and we are not. The universe does not revolve around us; we are not the [...]

Acts 8:26-40

John 15:1-8

Words from High School Graduates, Lydia Penningroth and Zach Crane

At its 2012 Annual Meeting on April 22, the congregation approved a constitutional revision. This revision has been in the works, off and on, for a number of years. Thanks to Tom Penningroth and his Constitution Committee for their work – especially their attention to detail and taking seriously comments from the congregation. Now what? [...]

Pastor Duane Miller shares today’s message.

Holy Week looms as I write. Holy Week with its “kick off” on Palm/Passion Sunday (Triumph to Tragedy), Maundy Thursday (New Commandment, Last Supper, Foot Washing), Good Friday (Crucifixion) and Easter Vigil (Renewal of Baptism, Anticipation of the Resurrection). Then the glorious Feast of the Resurrection. So what does it mean for us today? What [...]

Exodus 20:1-17

John 2:12-22

“More Than You and Me!”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

Mark 8:31-38

“What’s In a Name?”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

Genesis 9:8-17

Mark 1:9-15

“Baptized and Tested”, Linda Betts, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care

2 Kings 2:1-12

Mark 9:2-9

“This Just In!”, Pastor Lyle Kleman, et. al.

Many at Faith are excited about and open to a revised constitution, but at the same time also ask, “Why do we need a new Constitution now?” Here are a few of my thoughts: The ELCA was formed in 1988. Since then, Churchwide Assemblies have amended its constitution and the Model Constitutions for Synods and Congregations [...]

Constitutions, bylaws, policies. Those words bring to mind organizations and institutions of which we are part and which govern and impact our lives. Yet many of use find such documents boring or tedious and we often treat them as necessary, but not really relevant. I hope that as members of Faith you are taking seriously our efforts [...]

“A Table fore Five … Thousand” was 2012’s Children’s Musical presentation on February 11 and 12. Marvelous job. Thanks to the children, director, producer, assistants, helpers, to everyone involved in the production. It’s a 23-year tradition to be proud of.  As I think about the musical, it occurs to me that God feeds us in [...]

Isaiah 40:21-31

Mark 1:29-39

“Kifula, Clive and Communion”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Mark 1:21-28

“Oil, Water, Vinegar and Salt”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

How do we move into the future? Do we lurch unsteadily? Do we “rush in where angels fear to tread?” Do we tiptoe carefully? Do we “back in?” Do we even go there? Do we walk boldly and with confidence? At this point in the life of Faith Lutheran Church, Clive IA, we have little [...]

Jonah 3:1-5,10

Mark 1:14-20

“Follow Me”, Linda Bets, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care