November 05, 2022 Dear Beloveds of Red Oak Grove, Fall is coming to a close and we even begin Advent at the end of this month. It is the time of year where we begin to see one another and gather regularly with our friends and family. Often, the most important thing that brings us [...]
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LOG October 2022
Beloveds of Red Oak Grove, It is time for October already! I know that we all probably find ourselves saying that several times throughout the year, but is seems like those autumn winds arrived sooner. I do like it, though. This month we have many exciting things in the docket. From our Trunk or Treat [...]
LOG September 2022
The Annual Meeting of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church will be held on September 18, 2022 following worship. We will be making a final vote on the constitutional changes. Please plan to attend. We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Church Council. If you are interested, talk to Gary Ulland or Pastor Leandra. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [...]
LOG August 2022
Each year we look forward to watching the “Best Rescue Dog Show,” or the dog show that is comprised of only rescue dogs with categories like best under bite or best in snoring. I think it’s one of those programs that always reminds us to look to the light-hearted side of life. It is a [...]
LOG July 2022
Siblings in Christ, It seems that the world is moving at a pace that is sometimes hard to keep up with. In times like these it is tough to feel like we have enough, and at the church it feels that way, too. It looks and feels like there isn’t enough people filling our pews, [...]
LOG June 2022
My Siblings in Christ, When traveling through the country, I find that there are people to connect with along the way. It makes travel unique and perhaps it is one of my favorite things about stopping and spending time at places in different states. Whether it be the owner of a small roadside garage antique [...]
LOG May 2022
When I think of peace, I think of something like a meadow tucked away where the flowers and grasses are lightly moving in the breeze. It is those places where you see the little bugs coming to life and start to explore the flowers and surrounding area once more. I find that even the little [...]
LOG April 2022
Beloveds of Red Oak Grove, As we wrap up Lent and move into the Easter season this month, I have been thinking a lot about the idea of community. What does it mean to be in community? What does it mean to steward relationships and connections in community both inside our church and outside? Much [...]
LOG March 2022
My Siblings in Christ, We have somehow already made it to March! It seems unreal that we have found ourselves already beginning the Lenten season for this year. It is a year full of texts that wind us through a journey of relationships rooted in loss, joy, and promise found in Christ. We begin each [...]
LOG January 2022
January, 2022 Happy New Year, beloved in Christ! I hope that you all had a warm and safe Christmas! Thank you for the well wishes and kindness during this season. It was so wonderful to see so many of you over the Christmas holiday! As a church, we have a few exciting things for you [...]