Dear Beloveds, There is something about the summer that makes us a little restless. The nice weather fills us with warmth and we get busier. It’s the time of year where we like to travel and camp or be outside enjoying the grill with our friends and family. There is nothing better than a summer night [...]
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LOG May 2023
Beloveds of Christ, In a letter to a friend about prayer, C.S. Lewis writes that “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” Lewis speaks on how all the seriousness that we experience here on earth is not the seriousness of heaven; rather, the seriousness of heaven is nothing but joy. Finding joy on earth is [...]
LOG April 2023
Spring has officially arrived! It is the welcoming of a friend that seems to bring some of my favorite things of the year. I have seen the early signs of Spring slowly begin to arrive. Our robin friends are flying back in, bunnies are back in the yard, and even around the church green little [...]
LOG March 2023
Dear Beloveds of Christ, The four-leaf clover has an association with luck. We see it everywhere this time of year because of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, but these symbolize much more than only luck. The first three petals represent faith, hope, and love, three of the very important fruits of the Spirit in our thinking. [...]
LOG February 2023
The month of February for me is one of love. Of course, I may be a little biased in my liking of February because it is the month of my birthday and I do like the chocolate of Valentine’s Day. The greatest commandment is the commandment to love. We start Lent this month in an [...]
LOG December 2022
Family and Friends of Red Oak Grove, The Christmas season is upon us once again! I hope that in all of the busy times this season that you are finding time to relax and reflect on the peace and joy that Christ brings through the story of his birth. This year we are exploring a [...]
Advent – Home for Christmas
This Advent season, we are working through the theme "Home for Christmas". Each week there will be an online video covering a different aspect of home.To do this, Pastor Leandra needs involvement from you. We are asking everyone to take some time to answer these questions:1. What does "home" mean to you?2. When thinking about [...]
LOG November 2022
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 [...]
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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [...]
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