Sometimes, Pastor Darla Ann's weekly video message is one of devotion, encouragement, and loving community. At other times, the message reflects on especially relevant aspects of our congregational life or cultural events that are shaping our spiritual and emotional well-being. Occasionally, the message is one of instruction, guiding us on the path of justice and truth, and helping us develop new tools and resources essential in our call to live as people of faith in the world today. Please take a moment and click below to view this informative video message from Pastor Darla Ann.

Have you made camping plans for this summer? Consider signing up for a fun and faith-based summer program at Camp Wartburg in Waterloo, IL. At Camp Wartburg, children and families become immersed in God’s awesome creation where the traditional pursuits of sports and academics become secondary to the values of curiosity, tolerance of others, self-discovery and learning-by-doing. Worshiping under the stars before a campfire becomes an exciting, joyful experience. Learning new skills is a goal, but fun is the process. Campers may learn to shoot an arrow, canoe, swim, fish, play non-traditional games and so much more. Led by college-aged counselors who love the Lord and children, campers blossom under the supervision of positive role models, function in small groups and engage in discussions around Bible studies, values and respect for other people and nature. Camp Wartburg provides day and overnight camping opportunities for both youth and families. Please contact the church office at Our Lord's for more information about scholarships offered via the John Mohl Campership Fund for these wonderful, Christ-centered, summer camp opportunities!

In 2022, we are focusing on Stewardship. Pastor Darla Ann will dive more deeply into the various areas of Stewardship through her weekly video message, her pastor's page in the Our Lord's newsletter, and once a month from the pulpit during her sermon. As we renew relationships, grow in our interactions, and increase vitality of our ministries at OLLC we will more closely examine:

August: Our Stewardship of Talents

September: Our Stewardship of Service

October: Our Stewardship of Generosity

November: Our Stewardship of Finances

December: Our Stewardship of Church

There are also reflection questions and ideas for nurturing the area of stewardship that are highlighted each month. Nature, art, music, meditation, prayer, Bible reading, devotional reading, and worship are ways God communicates with us and reveals to us God’s intentions for our lives. We might say they are gifts from God - gifts through which God helps us to center our lives. When we are centered, we are more likely to have both the energy and the focus necessary to engage in relationships with others and with God. Please join us each month as we explore the many layers of stewardship in our lives!