Prince of Peace Lutheran Church was organized on March 9, 1962, by Christians desiring a church that faithfully taught the Word of God and practiced confessional Lutheranism. Hecla is a small town in northeastern South Dakota, located near the border with North Dakota. Businesses are few. Apart from a local restaurant and a meat company,… Read More »Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Hecla, South Dakota Read More

Installations In accord with our usage and order, J. D. Sydow, who was called by Gethsemane Lutheran congregation of Spokane, Wash. to be teacher of grades 4-8 in its school, was installed on July 22, 2001. Assisting with the installation were Pastor Arvid Gullerud, Professor Michael Sydow, congregation president Richard Vogt, and Mr. Paul Karnitz.… Read More »Announcements Read More

Nations come into being in many ways. There might be a military coup, a civil strife, treachery and heroes, or a host of other conflicts between the old order and the new. Regardless of the manner that produces the rise or fall of a nation’s government, the Lord reveals the simple truth about all nations… Read More »A Declaration Of Independence Read More

Change Of Address Rev. Roland H. Gurgel 22 North State Street New Ulm, MN 56072 Phone (507) 354-4534 Pastor Walter V. Schaller 517 Bayberry Pointe Dr. NW, Apt. C Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Phone (616) 791-7552 e-mail: wvschal@juno.com Appointment Pastor Michael Eichstadt has been appointed to the Board of Missions to replace Pastor Walter V.… Read More »Announcements Read More

Baptism is a word which means to wash with or apply water. Christ directed His followers: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt. 28:19). We call this Christ’s Great Commission. Clothed In Christ’s Righteousness From… Read More »Remember Your Baptism Read More

How can Christmas be such a happy time for most but not for all people? Perhaps it is because–at least in our nation–customs surrounding the Christmas season bring to mind scenes of happiness. One might picture a scene filled with mirth as friends and family gather together. Another picture might portray a warm fire on… Read More »The Light Of Life Read More

It was a long journey. They had traveled to Judea from every direction of the Mediterranean world. The descendants of Abraham were required to attend the great Passover Festival in Jerusalem at least once in their lives. The journey of a lifetime was near its end. Rounding the Mount of Olives the traveler gets a… Read More »“Hosanna to the Son of David!” Read More

A knowledge of “god” is common to all people. The knowledge of the only true God is not. Christians describe God as Triune (three-in-one) in order to confess the only living God in contrast to endless guesswork by fallen man’s reason. Since the Fall into sin natural man can know God only by what can… Read More »The Trinity Read More

Late on October 31, 1517, Dr. Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, a city in Saxony, Germany. Luther offered the theses for scholarly debate over the sale of indulgences. Indulgences were documents promising time off in purgatory. They were sold by Pope Leo X in order to… Read More »On Christ The Solid Rock Read More

At this time of year in the northern hemisphere, we learn to walk carefully. Ice may cover a step, sidewalk, or the street. The mere mention of ice conjures up a threat of falling, possibly resulting in injury. A toddler taking its first steps learns quickly to walk carefully. Those who work around machinery are… Read More »Walking With God In The New Year Read More