Over the years, I’ve been very active, teaching Sunday School when my kids were young, taking and then teaching the Bethel Bible Study, serving on the Church Council as President, Trustee, and Deacon, reading the lessons and doing some lay preaching on Sunday mornings, and planning activities when several students from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago came to spend twelve days in a rural immersion program.  More recently, I’ve taught a Bible Study based on my book, Simple Faith, Mighty Faith, and I’ve joined a Church Circle.  Through all of these activities, I’ve found great satisfaction in sharing in the ministry of a small, friendly church.  In a large church, there are not as many opportunities for involvement.

Pastor Steven Peeler and his wife, Courtney, are young and enthusiastic.  Pastor Steven gives a good sermon and has a loving, caring way of ministering to church families when there is need for a funeral service.  Worship at LCGS has a nice mix of traditional and contemporary music.  Through regular Sunday attendance I am able to “fill my spiritual bucket” and live a fulfilling life the other six days of the week.

At LCGS, I have received much more than I’ve given to a variety of activities, but the best part of belonging to this church family is the love congregation shows for each other.  This love is manifested in our many mission projects and the sharing of our time, talent, and treasure.