Posts from Pastor Dan Holt
Sermon: When the Cock Crows for Us. Jn 18
Here is our first crack at having our sermons on video. Thanks for checking us out. Pastor Dan
Posted on March 7, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
New Lights
The old lights are coming down quickly. Our sanctuary remodel is beginning. Pr. Dan
Posted on February 19, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Sermon Resurrecting Life for you John 11
Thomas felt the weight of Jesus decision to go to Bethany saying, “Let us also go that we may die with him.” As much as these words were said in fear and regret, they contain great truth around being a disciple of Jesus. We do go with Jesus and are joined with him in our […]
Posted on February 18, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Drinking In Gracious Love
Our Jewish Jesus broke all kinds of cultural and religious taboos in talking to the Samaritan woman at the well. He patiently taught and led her to know his loving grace. This was his life giving drink for her pained thirsty soul. His living water is for you as well. Follow the links and […]
Posted on February 4, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Sermon Come and See Anika Hagen
Jesus called disciples to “come and see.” We are all wanting to find our way forward and are blessed to have our Jesus invite us in and guide us on our way. On our Youth Sunday, Anika spoke to how Jesus’ invitation works for her and invites you to ponder how it might impact you. […]
Posted on January 7, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Sermon: Word from Beyond John 1
Is there some power or force in the spiritual realm that impacts us here? John’s gospel began proclaiming that the spiritual power or force comes as a Word, a person who was with God and, in fact, was God. This person (Jesus) breaks into our darkness with light for us. He is full of […]
Posted on January 1, 2018 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Reflection: Take another look and see
I found myself pondering this painting of the Nativity by Tabata Hiroshi. I like how the people are roughly sketched and not the milky white serene faces so often depicted. Mary and Joseph’s eyes are closed and their faces are long and drawn. Joseph faces up like he is wondering what he has got […]
Posted on December 21, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
From the Far, Far South
I attended worship in Punta Arenas Chile where my daughter Ryana is serving the ELCA through teaching English. Punta Arenas is the southern most city in the world. We were there when the members of their companion synod from Iowa were meeting with them. Ryana is on the far end playing trumpet with the […]
Posted on December 4, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Giving Thanks is Relational
Giving thanks is a way for us to live out our relationship with the Giver. Too often we get caught up in the gifts and forget the Giver. I hope you can take time to give thanks to God, the Giver behind all things. If you can, join us in giving thanks at our Thanksgiving […]
Posted on November 22, 2017 | Posted by Pastor Dan Holt
Sermon: Joy, Freedom and Peace Coming Is 9
Israel was destroyed by Assyria. It was this reality that was behind Isaiah’s words, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” To be human is to know some level of darkness from the losses, brokenness and evil of our world. The promise to those devastated in Israel was that God’s […]
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