Posts by Chris Enstad
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones…
The first Christian Martyr The story of Stephen’s martyrdom in the book of Acts is the story of the first Christian martyr. It must have brought the reality of this…
Read MoreWhat does it mean for us to be a part of a church? What does it mean for God?
Requirements for a new community These words from the book of Acts describe the immediate results of the sermon that Peter preached after the coming of the Holy Spirit at…
Read MoreWeekly Update from Pastor Chris | April 30, 2020
Prayer and Discernment in the Midst of Crisis These past weeks have had much to teach us and I, like you, have struggled to find meaning or purpose in what…
Read MoreWeekly Update from Pr. Chris | April 23, 2020
Innovation and Gratitude We continue to navigate our way through these trying and anxious times. I am amazed at the many innovative ways the Kingdom work of God can be accomplished while coping with social distancing, stress and the fear of the…
Read MorePraise of Creation
“The heavens are telling the glory of God… There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth,…
Read MoreWeekly Update from Pastor Chris | April 16, 2020
Christ is Risen! He is Risen, indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! We have come through certainly the most unique Holy Week quite possibly since the very first one 2000 years ago! What…
Read MoreGo and Tell
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Oh, my siblings in Christ, it has been a long, unexpected, sometimes brutal, often beautiful Lent and in the midst of…
Read MoreWeekly Update from Pastor Chris | April 9, 2020
The Great Three Days As we enter into the Triduum (The Great Three Days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter), we have much to give thanks for even as…
Read MoreGod in the Mess
God in the Mess Even in my relatively short life I have known triumph and tragedy. I have been alongside many of you in your darkest hours and also celebrated…
Read MoreWeekly Update from Pastor Chris | April 2, 2020
Adapting to Connect We continue to move through this time of seismic shifts and changes in our life together and our world. Please know that your church is here for…
Read MoreDry Bones Dancing
Imagine, if you will, the scene surrounding the prophet Ezekiel – taken by the Lord to a valley filled with dry bones. What kind of devastation must there have been for all of that death to take place so that there was not even anyone to bury the dead?
Read MoreA word about Holy Communion in this time
A Pastoral Note from Pastor Chris Enstad Dear friends, Many people have made use of our online worship offerings over these past two weeks and are giving us helpful hints…
Read MoreWeekly Update from Pastor Chris | March 26, 2020
The New Normal The reality of this new “normal” has begun to sink in for most of us. Many of our members are experiencing job loss, health concerns, and grief…
Read MoreUpdate from Pastor Chris about Pastor Joe and new COVID-19 Policies
Dear friends & family at Good Shepherd, First, thank you to everyone who watched our online worship service this morning. Members told us how much it was needed, how connected…
Read MoreLetter from Pastor Chris about a Medical Emergency Involving Pastor Joe
Dear friends & family at Good Shepherd, It is important you are brought up to date on a medical emergency involving Pastor Joe Brosious. Pastor Joe has experienced a stroke…
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