Grace St Peters Goodhue

09/02/2026

Wednesday, September 2: God’s blessings to you in this new month! I hope you teachers and students who had school starting Monday or yesterday had a good beginning of the school year. It was nice to be there for the opening chapel at St. John’s school, and see all the kids who will be learning about their Savior every school day this year- including LOTS of preschoolers!
A passage to think about: Ephesians 6:4 (NIV) – “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” It’s great that our parents have resources like Christian Day Schools, Sunday School, Catechism Classes and Christian grandparents to help them teach their children the truths of God’s word. But it’s still the parents to whom God has given primary responsibility to raise their children in the faith in Christ- including Christian fathers as the head of the household to be involved and to make sure this is happening. What can you say, or what example can you show, that will help your child grow in the Christian faith today?
People to pray for:
-The family of Sharon Kappedahl, mother of Grace member Melissa Post, who has been receiving spiritual care from us for the past years since her husband passed away and she moved to our area. Sharon passed away yesterday. Pray for comfort for her children and grandchildren and all who will miss her, and thank God for blessing her with a strong faith in Jesus as her Savior, so her soul is now with him in paradise.
-Grace member Lori Holland, for God’s blessing on the treatments she is receiving for her heart health issues; for patience as it takes some time and difficulty; and for God’s strength for her faith in Christ and guidance for her life.
-Grace member Tavana Mehrkens, for God’s continued blessings on her cancer treatments.
-Cory Lohman, husband of Grace member Amber, for God’s continued blessings on his rehabilitation from his stroke.
-Our Confirmation Class students, me as their teacher, and Emily R. as my assistant, for God’s blessings as we begin classes for the year this afternoon.
-Thanks to God for blessing us with a full Sunday School and Wednesday Bible School staff at both congregations, and ask for his blessings on our first teachers meeting tonight, to help us prepare well to feed Christ’s lambs on his word this school year.
Coming up:
-Confirmation Class for 6th through 8th Graders begins today at St. Peter’s at 3:45 p.m.
-Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting tonight at Grace at 6 p.m.
-Wednesday Worship at Grace at 7 p.m.
-Thursday Midweek Bible Class at SP at 10:30 a.m. (I teach- “A Look at the other Lessons”)
-Saturday Worship at SJ at 4 p.m.
-Sunday Worship at Grace at 8:30 a.m.
-Sunday Worship at SP at 10:15 a.m. (last one at the summer schedule time)
Looking ahead:
-Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Quilting Bible Study resumes for the year at SP Parsonage at 8:30 a.m.
-Thursday, Sept. 10- Church Council Meetings at SP- Grace at 6:30 p.m.; SP at 7:30 p.m.- plan for Dual Parish Board to meet between the Council meetings at 7:10 p.m. or so.
-“Men of His Word” gathering for Christian Men of WELS and their guests they bring with them, Sat., Oct. 24. For info and to register, please visit their website: MenOfHisWord.org/Rochester
What is the job of a spiritual watchman? What does that have to do with you? Pay attention to this week’s sermon and find out.
The peace of God rule in your hearts today and through the rest of the week!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand

Equipping Christian men to take a leadership role within their family, their congregation, and their community.

08/31/2026

Monday, August 31: The Lord’s blessings on your new week! It was great to join many of you in worshiping him yesterday; and it was really neat to be able to sit next to my wife and worship as one of the congregation while Ben led most of the service. Enjoy another beautiful day God is giving us!
A passage to think about: Psalm 115:1 (NIV) – “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” Do you know why August has 31 days instead of 30, even though it comes right after a month with 31 days? It’s because the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus wanted just as much glory as his predecessor, Julius Caesar, so he decreed that the month named after him- August- would have just as many days as July- the month named after Julius Caesar. How much better it is that we get to give all glory to the Lord, our God and Savior, who is greater than all and worthy of all glory, rather than engage in an empty contest with other people to get more earthly glory for ourselves. To our God be the glory for all that he does, and for anything he lets us do- for we can do nothing without him!
People to pray for:
-Sharon Kappedahl, mother of Grace member Melissa Post, who is under hospice care in the nursing home where she resides, and seems to be drawing near the end of her earthly life- ask God to keep her safe and at peace in the faith in Jesus until his time to call her home.
-Lori Holland, for God’s help with her continued issues with her heart.
-Cory Lohman, for God’s continued blessings on his rehab from his stroke.
-Darrell Vieths, for God’s strengthening as he continues his recuperation at Pine Haven Nursing Home.
-Thanks to God for letting me get through surgery safely and recover so well so far, and ask for God’s blessings on my continued healing.
-Pray for all the teachers and students who are beginning the school year this week, that God will bless them with a good year, lead students to pay attention, be respectful and learn, and give teachers energy, enthusiasm, wisdom for their work, and a sincere love for their students.
Coming up:
-Tuesday, Sept. 1- Many area schools resume their school year.
-Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Catechism Class begins for the year at SP from 3:45-5:15 p.m.
-Wednesday Worship Service at Grace at 7 p.m.
-Thursday Midweek Bible Class at SP at 10:30 a.m. I’m up to teach “A Look at the Other Lessons”
Looking ahead:
-Saturday Worship at SJ at 4 p.m.
-Sunday Worship at Grace at 8:30 a.m.
-Sunday Worship at SP at 10:15 a.m. (last one at the summer schedule time)
-Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Quilting Bible Study resumes for the year at SP Parsonage at 8:30 a.m.
-Thursday, Sept. 10- Church Council Meetings at SP- Grace at 6:30 p.m.; SP at 7:30 p.m.- plan for Dual Parish Board to meet between the Council meetings at 7:10 p.m. or so.
-“Men of His Word” gathering for Christian Men of WELS and their guests they bring with them, Sat., Oct. 24. For info and to register, please visit their website: MenOfHisWord.org/Rochester
The peace and joy of our Lord be with you today and through the week!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand

Equipping Christian men to take a leadership role within their family, their congregation, and their community.

08/28/2026

Friday, August 28: God’s blessings on your weekend! Thanks for your prayers to God for the surgery I had Wednesday. God let it go very smoothly- it only took the surgeon 17 minutes to do his work once I was under and prepped! I got home yesterday around 7 p.m. Since it was a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, I will be back to normal workload fairly soon, only no heavy lifting for a while, and you may see me out walking, but not jogging or running for a while. Thanks also to Pastor Brian Kom for his visits while I was at St. Mary’s. As some of you know from experience, it is a wonderful blessing to have him available to visit our WELS members in the Rochester hospitals.
A passage to think about: Psalm 103:2-3 (NIV) “Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.” Notice what comes first on the list of Gods benefits to us: the forgiveness of sins. It’s great to be home from the hospital and feeling well, but without the forgiveness Christ won for us, that would only be a short term blessing; but my sins forgiven in Christ, I know that in the long run my body will be just fine forever, no matter what results the surgery brings during my earthly life; and I can use the time and health on earth provided through a successful procedure like this to serve him and tell others of the eternal healing Jesus won for them on the cross.
People to pray for:
-Darrel Vieths, now in recuperation at Pine Haven nursing home in Pine Island before he is strong enough to come home again; Tavana Mehrkens for strength for and blessing from her continued cancer treatments; Cory Lohman for good results from his continued therapy after his stroke; and Lori Holland for continued good recovery from her heart issues; and myself to continue to bounce back well from the surgery and keep serving you and others well as your pastor; and pray for God’s blessings on Ben Raasch as he does most of the service this Sunday. What a blessing to have him serving as an assistant!
Coming up:
-Worship at St. John’s 4 p.m. Saturday
-Worship at Grace 8:30 a.m. Sunday
-Catechism Parent Meeting at Grace, Sunday morning from 9:30-10 a.m.
-Worship at St. Peter’s, 10:15 a.m. Sunday.
(If needed, I can meet with SP catechism parents after church at SP on Sunday, at 11:15 a.m.)
Looking ahead:
-Confirmation Class begins on Wednesday, September 2, from 3:45-5:15 p.m. at St. Peter’s.
-Wednesday Bible School begins Sept. 9 at Grace at 6 p.m.
-Sunday School and Sunday Bible Class resume at both congregations Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m.
-On Sept. 13, Sunday Worship time at SP moves back to 10:45 a.m.
I look forward to seeing many of you at church on Sunday! I plan to do one devotion, with Ben doing the rest of the service at both places. God’s peace be with you all!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand

08/26/2026

Wednesday, August 26: The Lord bless the middle of your week! It was great to see over 20 of our youth from our joint youth group plus friends show up for the pool party Monday evening, while the leaders came up with plans for monthly events for a year, plus some additional ideas to consider. Thanks to so many of you who have let me know you are praying for me with my surgery coming up today; and thanks to all who have not told me, but who are also praying for me. God will hear those prayers, and work his good things through the planned surgery.
A passage to think about: Matthew 9:6-7 (NIV) – “But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins… .” Then he said to the paralytic, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” And the man got up and went home. Our Lord Jesus has power to heal us from any sickness. But the much greater thing is that in him we have the forgiveness of all our sins. If we did not, then any healing in this life would be only a short term gain, and would make no difference in the long run, when this life is done. But because we have the forgiveness of our sins in Jesus, in the long run, after he raises us from the dead, our bodies will be whole and healthy and powerful and glorious forever. And our souls will be just fine, too.
People to pray for: Keep praying for Tavana Mehrkens with her cancer treatments; Darrel Vieths, still in the Red Wing hospital, but doing somewhat better and possibly to be transferred to a nursing home for transitional care before coming home; Lori Holland, for continued good results from the care she received for her heart condition; Cory Lohman for good progress with his therapy for the effects of the stroke he had; and myself, for God’s care and a good result with my surgery today.
Coming up:
-Wednesday Worship Service at Grace at 7 p.m. (Pastor Robbert will be preaching since my surgery is scheduled for that day.)
-Thursday Bible Class at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s (Pastor Robbert)
-Regular weekly schedule for worship services this weekend: 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s; 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Grace; 10:15 a.m. Sunday at St. Peter’s.
-If I’m feeling up to it, we might still have the meeting for confirmation class parents on Sunday; if so, you will hear from Emily. If not, letters to parents with plans and policies for the year, plus the schedule and memory assignments, will be placed in your church mailboxes.
Looking ahead:
-Confirmation Class begins on Wednesday, September 2, from 3:45-5:15 p.m. at St. Peter’s.
-Wednesday Bible School begins Sept. 9 at Grace at 6 p.m.
-Sunday School and Sunday Bible Class resume at both congregations Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m.
-On Sept. 13, Sunday Worship time at SP moves back to 10:45 a.m.
God’s goodness and mercy will be following you today and every day! (Psalm 23:6)
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand

08/24/2026

Monday, August 24: God’s blessings on your new week! It was great to worship our Lord along with many of you on Sunday! Thanks to our youth for presenting on their experiences at the Rally this summer. Sounds like it was a great experience!
A passage to think about: Luke 1:49 (NIV) – “The Mighty One has done great things for me- holy is his name.” The virgin Mary spoke these words when she was visiting her relative Elisabeth after the angel Gabriel had told her that she, as a virgin, was going to give birth to the Son of God. The Lord hasn’t done that great thing to you. But he did it for you- to bring your Savior into the world. And think of other great things he has done for you- giving you life in the first place; sending his Son to the cross for your sins, and raising him from the dead to live as your Savior; bringing you to know and trust in Jesus as your Savior; and preparing you a heavenly kingdom in which you will get to live together with him forever, which is greater by far than the best and most beautiful places on earth. We, too, can join the virgin Mary in saying, “The Mighty One has done great things for me- holy is his name!”
People to pray for:
Keep praying for Darryl Vieths, who has been hospitalized at Red Wing, that they find out what is wrong with him and how best to treat it; and Don Reese who was also in the hospital in Red Wing.
Keep praying also for Tavana Mehrkens (cancer treastments); Cory Lohman (at home and doing therapy for his stroke); and Lori Holland (doing much better after treatment for her heart troubles.)
Pray also for me, for God’s blessing on my planned surgery this Wednesday to remove a G.I.S.T. (Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumor) that is growing out from my stomach.
Coming up:
-YPS Leaders Meeting (to plan the year’s monthly events) and Pool Party (for our YPS Youth) at Marty and Kelly Amundson’s tonight at 6:30 p.m. 41396 County 4 Blvd. (Root Beer floats will be served.)
-Service at Goodhue Senior Living tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. (Pastor Robbert)
-Wednesday Worship Service at Grace at 7 p.m. (Pastor Robbert will be preaching since my surgery is scheduled for that day.)
Looking ahead:
-Thursday Bible Class at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s (Pastor Robbert)
-Regular weekly schedule for worship services this weekend: 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s; 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Grace; 10:15 a.m. Sunday at St. Peter’s.
-Confirmation Class begins on Wednesday, September 2, from 3:45-5:15 p.m. at St. Peter’s.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with your spirit today and through the week!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand

08/21/2026

Friday, August 21: The Lord’s blessings on your weekend! It was great to worship him along with a good number of you Wednesday night, and to spend time in the word as part of 11 gathered for Thursday Bible Class yesterday! Enjoy another beautiful day God is giving us today!
A passage to think about: John 10:14 (NIV) – Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.” Jesus is not only with you always; he knows you! He knows who you are; he knows exactly what you are going through, and what feelings are going through your mind about that, and just what you need for the good of your soul because of that; and he knows you as one of his own, whom he intends to keep as one of his own forever. How good that God has brought you to know him as your good shepherd and your Savior!
People to pray for:
-Thank God for the improvement he has given to Cory Lohman (home again and now to do rehab from there for his stroke); Tavana Mehrkens (able to be in church Wednesday night during this time between her cancer treatments); and Lori Holland (doing a lot better than she was as she gets treated for her heart issues); and pray for God to continue his loving care for them.
-Pray for God’s blessing on all the teachers who are hard at work getting ready for the new school year, and make them a blessing to their students.
News from the Grace Semi-annual meeting Wednesday night: The Voters decided to accept Austin Thumann’s bid to do the septic installation; and plan to have Brad Holst put in gravel and fill to turn the front part of the new property (what is between the little gravel road and County 4) into a gravel parking lot. Gifts to cover the cost of this project will go first of all to pay for the rest of the septic (over $7,000 has already been donated- cost of septic is around $22,000)- then extra will go to pay for needed plumbing to connect the kitchen sink to the septic; then towards the parking lot project. The church does currently have funds to cover whatever of that project is not covered by donations for it. It was decided to go ahead and gather funds for the proposed building project. If $340,000 is donated for this project between now and December 31 of 2027, we will go a head with it; if not, the Voters will meet to determine if we extend the deadline, cancel the project and return the gifts given for it, or if there is another good option. The membership matters were also approved, including the acceptance of Jason and Theresa Ellis as new members by transfer from Faith Lutheran (WELS) of River Falls, WI. Welcome, Jason and Theresa! May God make our congregation a blessing to you, and you a blessing to us!
Coming up:
-Tonight is the first event for a NEW FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Organized by members of St. John’s, Red Wing; Young Adults (married/single) age 20-39 gather in fellowship for social events, opportunities for spiritual growth, learning and community service. Our young adults are invited! First event is: BBQ Event at Jaeger Household, Friday, August 21, 6:30 pm, 28757 County Road 5, Red Wing, MN 55066, Bring a chair, a dish to pass, and ideas for planning future events. Please RSVP to [email protected] to get an accurate count for meat.
-Regular Worship Schedule this coming weekend- Church at SJ Saturday at 4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at Grace, and 10:15 a.m. on Sunday at SP
-YPS Pool Party and Leaders Planning Meeting: Monday, August 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the home of Marty and Kelly Amundson, 41396 County 4 Blvd. (Root Beer floats will be served.)
Looking ahead:
-Catechism Class begins on Wednesday, September 2, meeting at St. Peter’s downstairs from 3:45 -5:15 p;m;
The Lord’s grace and peace be with you all!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand

08/19/2026

Wednesday, August 19: God’s blessings on the middle of you week! Thanks to him for another beautiful day! I thank him for the fun of listening to the Zumbro Valley Sweet Adeline chorus and quartet do their practice/concert for the folks of Goodhue on Deb Stern’s front porch. (She sings with them.)
A passage to think about: Romans 12:5 (NIV) “In Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” What special gifts has God given you as a part of the body of Christ that you can use to serve the rest of the body? Are you an “ear” who is good at listening to others with empathy, then giving them good words of advice and encouragement? Are you a “foot”, who has time and a vehicle to drive others who can’t where they need to go, or run errands for them? Are you a parent, who has the responsibility and privilege of bringing your children up in the training and instruction of the Lord, and preparing them to hand down then torch of faith in Christ to their children one day? Could you serve as a Sunday School teacher or YPS leader? Are you a “mouth” who could sing for church as a soloist or in a choir? Use the gifts God has given you to serve the rest of the body of Christ!
People to pray for:
-Lori Holland- thank God for all his help and the improvement he has given her in her battle with heart troubles, for his blessing on her continued care and treatments, and for him to keep using what she is going through to draw her closer to him, and equip her for serving him in good ways he has planned for her.
-Tavana Mehrkens, pray for God’s continued strength for her body and her faith in Christ, and his blessing on her continuing cancer treatments.
-Cory Lohman- thank God for the progress he has given in recovering from his stroke, and pray for God’s continued blessing on his therapy as he continues it, after God-willing coming home again soon.
-Pray for wisdom and God’s blessing on the Voters of Grace tonight for the decisions before them at the semiannual meeting tonight.
Coming up:
-Grace Church Council meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Grace to prepare for the Voter’s meeting.
-Grace semi-annual Voters meeting at 6 p.m. tonight. On the agenda are three bids to choose from for installing a septic system for church; a recommendation from the Council to go ahead with the building project if enough gifts are received within a year of when we would begin the fund drive (85% of the estimated $400,000 cost.; and some membership matters coming up for ratification.
-Wednesday Worship Service at Grace at 7 p.m.
-Thursday Bible Class at SP at 10:30 a.m.
-This Friday is the first event for a NEW FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Organized by members of St. John’s, Red Wing; Young Adults (married/single) age 20-39 gather in fellowship for social events, opportunities for spiritual growth, learning and community service. Our young adults are invited! First event is: BBQ Event at Jaeger Household, Friday, August 21, 6:30 pm, 28757 County Road 5, Red Wing, MN 55066, Bring a chair, a dish to pass, and ideas for planning future events. Please RSVP to [email protected] to get an accurate count for meat.
Looking ahead:
-Regular Worship Schedule this coming weekend- Church at SJ Saturday at 4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at Grace, and 10:15 a.m. on Sunday at SP
-YPS Pool Party and Leaders Planning Meeting: Monday, August 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the home of Marty and Kelly Amundson, 41396 County 4 Blvd. (Root Beer Floats will be served.)
I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at Grace for Worship and for the Semi-annual Meeting! The Lord’s grace and peace be with you all!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand

08/17/2026

Monday, August 17: May the Lord bless you in your new week! It was good to worship our Lord along with many of you yesterday, and to see some of you at the chicken barbecue. It was also good to share food for the body and for the soul with 17 men at Men’s Bible Breakfast at SP this past Saturday. Thanks to the Lord for the beautiful day he is giving us today- hope you get to go out and enjoy it!
A passage to think about: Proverbs 28:23 (NIV) – “He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.” This isn’t talking about needless fault-finding that we do just to make ourselves feel superior to others. When someone we care about is going on a wrong path, the easy was is to say nothing, or even make it appear as if we approve of what they are doing- but godly love cares more about their long term good than the fact that they may be mad at you in the short term. Who may need a word of correction from you today? Whom can you thank for giving you a word of correction when you needed it?
People to pray for:
-Pray for God’s comfort for Grace member Bonnie Krenzke, and for her family members, at the loss of her dad, Kenny Gilles, from the earth. (His funeral was this past Saturday).
-Give thanks to God for letting Lori Holland have dramatic improvement in her battle with heart troubles.
-Pray for God to keep the improvements continuing for Cory Lohman as he continues his rehab from his stroke.
-Pray for God’s continuing blessing on the treatments Tavana Mehrkens is receiving for her cancer.
-Thank to God for letting Shari Olson (the pedestrian who was hit and thrown by a vehicle in Zumbrota some time ago) come back and being doing so well; and pray for God’s continued blessings as she will have some more reconstructive surgery in the future.
-Pray for God’s encouragement for our brothers and sisters in Christ at Christ, Zumbrota, since Pastor Laude returned the call and will keep on serving the people in Mobridge; give them trust that God knows what he is doing in all this, and will provide them with the pastor they need at the right time.
-Give thanks to God for the many years of service given by Pastor Luther Weindorf, and pray for comfort for his family that he is now home with the Lord. Pastor Weindorf was a son of Grace congregation, and served as a pastor and missionary many years. Here is a link to his obituary:
https://www.hawthornefh.com/obituaries/luther-weindorf
Coming up:
-Grace Semi-Annual Meeting is Wednesday, August 19 at Grace at 6 p.m. Besides reports and ratification of membership matters, we have a decisions to make on a bid for septic (three bids to consider); and are looking for some direction on next steps in looking at the possible building project we have been discussing. (Ballpark figure for cost is around $400,000 if done in the next couple years; Council is recommending that if we proceed, we should have 85% of that in hand before we would start construction, and to give it a year to see if the Lord lets us gather that much.)
-Wednesday Worship Service at 7 p.m. at Grace
-Thursday Bible Class at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s (I’m up to teach on “A Look at the Other Lessons.”)
Looking ahead:
-Regular Worship Schedule this coming weekend- Church at SJ Saturday at 4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at Grace, and 10:15 a.m. on Sunday at SP.
-August 21 is first event for a NEW FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Organized by members of St. John’s, Red Wing; Young Adults (married/single) age 20-39 gather in fellowship for social events, opportunities for spiritual growth, learning and community service. Our young adults are invited! First event is: BBQ Event at Jaeger Household, Friday, August 21, 6:30 pm, 28757 County Road 5
Red Wing, MN 55066, Bring a chair, a dish to pass, and ideas for planning future events. Please RSVP to [email protected] to get an accurate count for meat.
-YPS Pool Party and Leaders Planning Meeting: Monday, August 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the home of Marty and Kelly Amundson, 41396 County 4 Blvd. (Root Beer Floats will be served.)
The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus be with you today and through the week!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand

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08/14/2026

Friday, August 14: God’s blessings on your weekend! It was good to worship the Lord along with a number of you Wednesday night; and I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the fair booth yesterday. It was great to see a good number of you, and I got some good Bible questions to answer from some folks who stopped by the booth- I also got to wander around and see lots of animals our members had there to show, and some great 4-H projects.
A passage to think about:
Luke 12:20 (NIV) – “But God said to him, `You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’” This is from Jesus’ parable of the rich fool. That man thought he would have many years to enjoy all the riches he had piled up for himself on earth. Instead, he died much sooner than he expected. Are you ready to die if God suddenly called your soul home tonight? Having enough money saved up for a good retirement won’t make you ready for that- you need Jesus as your Savior. So make it a first priority to nourish your faith in Christ!
People to pray for:
-Pray for all the teachers who are preparing for the new school year, that God will give them energy and strength and bless their preparations, so they can serve their students well. And pray for God to lead parents to properly support the teachers of their children, and students to listen respectfully and learn, and be kind toward one another.
-Thank God for the improvements he has been giving to Lori Holland (heart) and Cory Lohman (recovery from stroke), and pray for his continued blessing on Tavana Mehrkens as she continues her cancer treatments.
-Keep praying for God’s guidance for Pastor Bryant Laude of Mobridge SD with the call to Christ, Zumbrota, and to Pastor Peter Sternberg of Red Wing with his call to St. John’s, Sparta, WI.
Coming up:
-Men’s Bible Breakfast this Saturday (tomorrow) at 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s. (I’m up to teach, finishing the study on “What God says to Grandpas” and perhaps taking additional questions.)
-Regular Summer Worship Schedule this weekend- 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s; 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Grace; 10:15 a.m. Sunday at St. Peter’s.
Looking ahead:
-Grace Semi-Annual Meeting is Wednesday, August 19 at Grace at 6 p.m. Besides reports and ratification of membership matters, we have a decisions to make on a bid for septic (three bids to consider); and are looking for some direction on next steps in looking at the possible building project we have been discussing. (Ballpark figure for cost is around $400,000 if done in the next couple years; Council is recommending that if we proceed, we should have 85% of that in hand before we would start construction, and to give it a year to see if the Lord lets us gather that much.)
-August 21 is first event for a NEW FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Organized by members of St. John’s, Red Wing; Young Adults (married/single) age 20-39 gather in fellowship for social events, opportunities for spiritual growth, learning and community service. Our young adults are invited! First event is: BBQ Event at Jaeger Household, Friday, August 21, 6:30 pm, 28757 County Road 5
Red Wing, MN 55066, Bring a chair, a dish to pass, and ideas for planning future events. Please RSVP to [email protected] to get an accurate count for meat.
-YPS Pool Party and Leaders Planning Meeting: Monday, August 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the home of Marty and Kelly Amundson, 41396 County 4 Blvd. (Root Beer Floats will be served.)
Hope to see many of you in church this Sunday, and a good number of you guys at Bible Breakfast tomorrow!
God’s peace be with you!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Marty Weigand