Pastor's Blog

Just short of a week after the election, I know emotions are still running high. I know some of you are enthusiastic about the results of the election, and I know that some of you are concerned about the results of the election.

I want you to grow in your faith. This is, literally, my job. To help you grow in a relationship with God and His people in such a way that you know God better.

Christ Lutheran has always been so responsive and generous in their donations and giving. When we asked for donations of food for Nourish Up (formerly Loaves and Fishes) there were over 300 bags of groceries, totally 2,888 pounds!

Family Ministry is grateful for such wonderful support in our volunteers and congregation. Truly, everyone’s involvement makes all of the difference in what we are able to do.

How much of what I do is not for me but for my children? I’m tempted to say the majority. We live in a place not because we like the house but the schools.

Periodically, we need a reminder for a renewal. We receive them in the mail for our lapse magazine subscription. We receive an email about a renewal for our gym membership.

Every Sunday we invite our little ones to go out with Ms. Kristen or Ms. Rachel to ChristKids. At the time of the offering, maybe you see them running back into worship with a handout or a craft in hand looking for their parents.

Peace to you from Camp Pendleton, California, the home of the 1st Division of the United States Marine Corps! Over the past two weeks, I’ve been adjusting to life on what we call the “Green Side” of the Navy, serving with Marines.

I was hanging out in a waiting room and switching between doing some emails on my phone and getting a book out to do some reading. As I was putting some things away, the book was on my side on one of those extra-large chairs, so the cover was easily visible

I’m re-starting something this week that I haven’t done in 40 years. I’ve played guitar for many years, mostly perfecting the five chords that will play any campfire song or children’s chapel service, but finally I am ready to get serious.

I have loved our sermon series “None of Your Business and Other Words of Grace.” First, because saying, “None of your business,” is fun to say, but also because the tag line reminds us that these words are a big relief off our shoulders.

Come and hang out with other families of Christ Lutheran and deepen your relationship and the relationship of our children. 

I remember my confirmation in 1976. I was in ninth grade. Pastor Knutson had the words taped to the back of his hands as he laid his hands on my head and recited the prayer, “Father in heaven, for Jesus’ sake, stir up in Scott the gifts of your Spirit. . .”

I find that even in the midst of storms and/or troubles, helping others always brightens the day. We get outside of ourselves and remember what blessings God has bestowed upon us.

The National Youth Gathering was a blast! It was truly a great event and a wonderful time to share with our youth! I would like to say a huge thank you to our leaders and adults who helped make the trip possible.