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Rejoicing in NYC

Sunday, Sure Foundation Lutheran Church, Queens, NY,  held our first worship service in our newly renovated building, but we had an even better reason to rejoice yesterday. The angels danced in heaven as four believers confessed their shared faith with us and also communed with us for the first time. We also maxed out the [...]


Across the Canal and Down the Dusty Road

“Isolated” and “remote” are two words that describe this village.  It is not the easiest place to get to. It’s off the beaten path. It is eight miles off the main road down a narrow, single-lane blacktop road. From there it’s down a dirt lane for several more miles until the road abruptly ends! More [...]


Sharing God’s Word in Missouri

Rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of members of Apostles, Dardenne Prairie, Mo., on April 19, as they dedicated the Apostles Recreational Christian Center.
On this day people enjoyed food and fellowship well into the evening. An emotional Pastor Shevey addressed his people as a family of believers who know what their mission is in the [...]


Savoy, Illinois

On April 25, 2009, everyone coming to the dedication at Star of Bethlehem, Savoy, Illinois, experienced the Illinois prairie winds as they pried open the doors of the church. The prayer is that the Holy Spirit will work in the hearts of many people and lead them through the doors as disciples of Jesus.
Savoy, immediately [...]


Easter in Apacheland

Christ is risen. He is risen indeed!  That is the familiar chorus that is said on Easter morning in churches around the world.  This year at East Fork and Canyon Day it will be no different and we have many reasons to give thanks for our Savior’s grace and forgiveness.  Times have been rough on [...]