Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Presentation of Our Lord

in the Temple. Sermon by Saint Louis Seminarian David Herald.
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Christmas Eve

Okay, I will give you a little peek – – -
I did just break down thinking of Alice’s beautiful and simple faith especially at Christmas time. The kids were wonderful. But that Alice isn’t here is felt deeply, very deeply. Oh that dear, lovely presence. Lord, have mercy; Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have [...] Continue reading

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Christmas Eve

Okay, I will give you a little peek – – -
I did just break down thinking of Alice’s beautiful and simple faith especially at Christmas time. The kids were wonderful. But that Alice isn’t here is felt deeply, very deeply. Oh that dear, lovely presence. Lord, have mercy; Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have [...] Continue reading

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A Blue Christmas?

Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Date: Christmas Eve + 12/24/09
Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, Rochester Hills, MI
In recent years during Christmas time many churches have attempted to minister especially to those who are facing this otherwise joyous holiday after the death of a loved one or a divorce or some other life tragedy. The invention of “Blue [...] Continue reading

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The Visitation

Text: Luke 1:39-45
Date: Advent IV + 12/20/09
Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, Rochester Hills, MI
Who was or were the first to worship the Christ Child? Not the wise men of the Epiphany which could have been as much as months or even years since His birth.  Not even the angels or the shepherds of Christmas [...] Continue reading

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This Week…

Of course, this week there is no sermon to post. Incarnate Word gave me the Sunday off. Paul, David and Ashlei, Peter and I took Al and Sue Kubow to Zion, Detroit. It’s a good thing, too, since they had us and Alice prominently in the prayers. It was good to see our Zion family [...] Continue reading

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Alice Lynn Lunneberg/Gerike… Mom…

December 8th, 2009, around 2pm EST, moms battle with cancer ended.  Thank you to all who have extended their support and prayers.  It is greatly appreciated.
Friday, December 11, 2009 – Visitation

2pm – 3pm: Family
3pm – 8pm: Public
Coats Funeral Home
http://www.coatsfuneralhome.com/
3141 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329-4042
(248) 674-0461 1-888-783-5326

Saturday, December 12, 2009

10am – Funeral Service
St. Trinity Lutheran Church in [...] Continue reading

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A Voice in the Wilderness

Text: Luke 3:1-6
Date: Advent II + 12/6/09 (12/7/03)
Christ came for one purpose: as the world’s Savior from sin. John came on the scene for one purpose: to proclaim a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Anyone who would follow Jesus, then, does so because they have been made aware of the slavery of [...] Continue reading

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