We must not get bogged down in petty disputes, but keep our eyes fixed on the greater goals and the great blessings which we have received from God. We should always take our beliefs and Lutheran doctrine seriously and avoid the tendency to become just another generic community church. We need to demonstrate and confess our appreciation for those who serve us in our church. We must remember to be supportive of each other, even if what we do is not seen or recognized. And remember, the devil, the world, and our own flesh will be constantly sowing or fostering or feeding upon division and discord.
Nothing is more noble that to live in peace with one another.
We should always be content with what we have, never bored with the simple things of life. Don't forget, house and home belong to God and must always be open to those in need of love. Families must never be neglected, especially in their spiritual needs, no matter how demanding jobs and careers might be. From the Chairman We have really seen a lot of changes over the past several weeks beginning with the move into our new facility in mid-May. Since then we have elected a new set of Officers and Board members to staggered terms in accordance with our revised Constitution and By-Laws, we have approved a fiscal year budget that is double the 1996 budget and about four times the size of the 1995 one, and we have formally dedicated our facility to the glory of God.