December 2024 Newsletter
Each December a question often arises as we turn our focus on the arrival of God’s promise of salvation in the birth of Jesus our Lord.
Each December a question often arises as we turn our focus on the arrival of God’s promise of salvation in the birth of Jesus our Lord.
Blessed be the Lord, who has not let us be prey for their teeth. Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalm 124: 6 & 8
This October, we get to celebrate one of the most important events to happen in the world in the past 1000 years.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing
“Jesus told them a parable about the need to always pray and not lose heart.” -Luke 18:1
Once upon a time, a man failed again and again but he never gave up.
Have you ever received news that wasn’t good? None of us like to be on the receiving end of bad news.
There is much to pray about these days. And yet there are times we find it hard to put together a prayer.
Why do we have extra church services during Holy Week? What is their purpose? And what insight can we teach our children about the different services?
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian’s 40-day journey with the Lord to the cross and tomb, preparing for the proclamation of Easter. The 40 days are reminiscent of several biblical events: Jesus’ 40-day fast at the beginning of this ministry, Moses’ stay on Mount Sinai at the giving of the Law, and Elijah’s fast on his way to the mountain of God.
Most of you know that I’m not a fan of winter. I’m actually enjoying the mild winter we’re having so far. But I know what’s coming.
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2310 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704