Holy Scripture Lutheran Church

06/23/2026

06/19/2026

“Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" was written by Dorothy Ann Thrupp in the early 1800s. This simple hymn reflects her passion for youth. Thrupp spent her career writing for children’s magazines, publishing many hymns and pieces of poetry for children to sing. She was modest in character, avoiding publicity for her writings and using pen names for many of her works.

06/14/2026

Teen Group takes on Frankenmuth Aerial Park!! 🌲🌳💪✝️

06/12/2026

"Let All Things Now Living" was written by Katherine Davis around 1925, specifically for its springy tune THE ASH GROVE - an old Welsh folk tune made popular by harpists. Davis is most well known for her composition of "The Little Drummer Boy," but over one thousand works are attributed to her. As a girl, she was often in ill health and suffered a fall from a horse which left her with a weakened left hand and arm, making piano playing difficult. Regardless of this, she continued to learn piano and write poetry and essays that won awards.

06/06/2026

Bulletin for Sunday's Service

06/05/2026

"What Grace Is This!" was written by Laurie Gauger in 2005. The hymn stanzas reflect different aspects of Christ's Passion, from his carrying of the cross to being wrapped and buried, all "for me" as each stanza poetically concludes. Laurie has worked as an English and music teacher at Shoreland Lutheran High School (Somers, Wisconsin) and a curriculum writer and editor at Northwestern Publishing House (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). She currently serves Martin Luther College (New Ulm, Minnesota) as the campus writer/editor, producing two magazines, several newsletters, and various other publications. She can be reached at [email protected].

06/04/2026

We're still giving thanks for a special Sunday at Holy Scripture!

This past weekend, we welcomed Aaron Gay, Victoria (Tori) West, and Jessica (Jess) Toole as members of our church family. Aaron and Tori affirmed their faith in Christ, and Jess was baptized.

Days like this remind us what the church is all about. It is a place where people hear God's Word, receive his gifts, grow in faith, and encourage one another in Christ.

Please join us in celebrating with Aaron, Tori, and Jess and praying that God would continue to bless and strengthen them in the years ahead.

06/02/2026

An Update and Prayer Request for Greg

05/29/2026

"Baptized in Water" was written in 1981 by Michael Saward at the Ealing Vicarage in London. Saward has held a host of official positions in the Anglican church, made hundreds of radio and television appearances, authored booklets and guides for teenagers and missionaries, newspaper articles, and numerous other items. He served several years as the chairman of the text committee for "Hymns for Today's Church," where it was decided a new baptism hymn was needed, driving his writing of "Baptized in Water." Saward described himself as an "author, journalist, hymn-writer, broadcaster, lecturer, and amateur cricketer."

05/22/2026

"Rejoice, Oh Pilgrim Throng" was written by Edward Plumptre in 1865 as a processional hymn for the annual choir festival in Peterborough Cathedral. The first line was originally penned, " Rejoice, ye pure in heart." This celebratory hymn joyfully sings the Scriptures: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, Rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4)