Today, April 23, is the birthday (and death day) of William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564 – April 23, 1616). It is also the birthday of my friends and colleagues Pastor David Roschke and Pastor Pedro Bullón of the Lutheran Church... Continue Reading →
Today I got home from church a bit tuckered out. I had gotten up at 5:30 am, leaving the house around 6:00 to make it by 7:30 for the 8:00 am service at St. Paul in Shelby. Later I preached... Continue Reading →
April 21, 2024 I had the privilege of preaching and presiding in Shelby and Round Top today. Both St. Paul and Bethlehem are served by Pastor John David Nedbalek, who is 22 years into his first call (Round Top) and... Continue Reading →
April 14, 2024 It was a great day at Kinsmen Lutheran Church in Houston, perhaps an event one of its kind. A double installation of associate pastors at a bilingual service. Pastora Adriana Johnson Rivas will focus on the Spanish-speaking... Continue Reading →
April 14, 2024 Today I am pleased to be with Pastor Cheryl Lamaak and the good people of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waller, Texas for their 110th anniversary and the dedication of their fellowship hall. Fun fact: Exactly ten... Continue Reading →
Chrism Mass is an annual service at which we bless the oils for baptism, confirmation, healing, and commendation of the dying. We also reaffirm ordination and baptismal vows. This year the Houston Chrism Mass was held at San José Obrero... Continue Reading →
Bishop Michael Rinehart 