Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return. A powerful reminder of our mortality on this Ash Wednesday. There is promise in that reminder, though. From death, God brings new life. Blessings to you on your Lenten journey and may you find new life in returning to God. “Return to the [...]
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Remembering
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, worship on February 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
St John is on Youtube!
Posted in missions, Pastor Elizabeth, worship, youth on February 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Exciting news! St John Lutheran now has a youtube channel. By clicking on the link, you can view uploaded videos. Recently uploaded: **A clip from the Christmas Program, 2011 **The “Ministry Moment” video from Worship on Sunday, Feb 12th. This is a great way to tell others about the ministry at St John Lutheran! http://www.youtube.com/user/SJLMadisonSD?feature=watch [...]
Come and See!
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, worship on January 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
When was the last time you received an invitation? To a Christmas Party, a birthday party, a baby shower, a wedding, etc…? It was exciting, wasn’t it? An event- and YOU are invited! You know that whoever sent you the invitation thought specifically of you and wanted YOU to be there. This Sunday, I have an [...]
Confirmation Sunday
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, worship, youth on May 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This past Sunday, we celebrated what God is doing in the lives of these 5 young women. Thank you to a congregation that so wonderfully supports and encourages the faith of our youth!
Holy Saturday
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, worship on April 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Friends, This is a quiet Saturday- after the powerful images and reflection of Good Friday, and before a joy of Easter morning. I want to share this devotion with you. It is written by the ELCA Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod. What words can be spoken, on this day when the Word lies deathly [...]
Thank you!
Posted in missions, Pastor Elizabeth, service, Uncategorized, worship on April 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you for joining together to Be The Church! We had a great time together! If you took any pictures, please email them to Pastor Elizabeth at pastor.elizabeth.hoium@gmail.com I will put them up on the website to share! Thank you for going out in this community as the hands and feet of Christ! Pastor Elizabeth
What’s in a name?
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, worship on November 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Do you know what your name means? Do you know if you were named after someone? Growing up, I knew that I was named after my grandpa’s sister - and that Elizabeth means, “My God is abundance”. If you don’t know what your name means and are curious, look up your name on www.behindthename.com Names are important. Maybe [...]
Let your light shine!
Posted in worship, youth on October 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
You are invited to worship at St John Lutheran on Sunday, Oct. 31st at 9:30am as four 11th Graders affirm their baptism in worship. We will celebrate with a reception after the service. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of the Holy Spirit!
Graduation
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, Uncategorized, worship, youth on May 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Friends, The year I graduated from high school, this really cool song was popular on the radio (read: really cheesy). Graduation by Vitamin C. As much as it seemed that it’s only pupose was to invoke tears in emotional teens, it still speaks to me about a searching for meaning in the midst of life. [...]
Mother’s Day sermon
Posted in Pastor Daryl, Uncategorized, worship on May 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“Blessed to be a Blessing” was a favorite phrase of my wife Jane’s Grandma, a wonderful mother & grandmother. Come this Sunday and let’s “count our blessings.” How many do you have?


