First Lutheran Church Minot
First Lutheran Church in Minot, North Dakota has many opportunities to serve the community, worship and grow in faith. We offer our weekly podcast show, sermons, news updates, special music and other fun things, so be sure to subscribe on your favorite service to stay up to date!
Episodes
Why do we have so many different worship services the week before Easter? What is Holy Week all about? Check out this week's Wandering in the Word, which is called "Lingering in the Liturgy" for this week as Pastor Brandy and Pastor Ellery walk us through the meaning and story of Palm/Passion Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday (and the Easter Vigil, too!). They also share some of the traditions and meaning behind why we do wh...
"Can these bones live?"This is the question (along some other ones, too!) that Pastor Brandy and Pastor Ellery are tackling on this 5th week in Lent for Wandering in the Word. They talk about the story of Jesus calling Lazarus out of the tomb from John 11 and the story of Ezekiel commanding the valley of dry bones to come to life. Join them for this interesting conversation!
Today on Wandering in the Word, Pastor Brandy and Pastor Ellery do a "Readers Theater" of the story from John 9:1-41 about Jesus spitting in the dirt and using that mud to heal a man who was born blind. They also talk about the question for the week, which is, "Who sinned?" Join them for another great conversation on the lectionary texts for this coming Sunday!
There is a special treat for Wandering in the Word today! Pastor Brandy, Melissa, and Pastor Ellery do a dramatic reading of the story about Jesus and the woman at the Well. They also talk about the question for the week, "Will you give me a drink?" and talk about the ways our questions reveal our true longings. We hope you can join in this great conversation!
Join Nicodemus in wondering about the possibilities of new beginnings as we reflect on Jesus' teaching in John 3:1-17. What do we need to unlearn? Pastor Brandy Gerjets preaching on the 2nd Sunday in Lent, March 5, 2023.
This week is the first Sunday in Lent and the Gospel story is from Matthew 4:1-11 about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness and the story from Genesis about Eve and Adam eating the forbidden fruit. So today we are talking about "What voice do you listen to?" and discuss why you should probably not listen to any talking animal!
Today is everyone's favorite liturgical celebration: "Transfiguration Sunday"! That may be a bit of a stretch, since a lot of us may not even remember what that story is all about! Join Pastor Brandy, Melissa, and Pastor Ellery as they dive into all things Transfiguration, sparkly, mountainous, and Jesus-y!
Some of Jesus' most difficult teachings appear in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. How are we to receive these teachings on the law, especially when we know we are saved by grace and not by the law? Matthew 5:21-37; Pastor Brandy Gerjets preaching; February 12, 2023.
Today on Wandering in the Word, we here some pretty challenging and extreme words from Jesus as we continue hearing more from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew. Join Pastor Brandy and Pastor Ellery as they discuss this Sunday's lectionary texts and help us begin to think about how God may be speaking to us today through them!
Check out our First Things First Monthly Newsletter Podcast and find out all the exciting things coming up at First Lutheran Church! From Lent themes to youth dinner fundraisers, there are plenty of ways to be involved this month!
https://flcminot.com/newsletter/
Jesus says we are "salt" and "light", but what does that mean for us today? Join Pastor Brandy, Melissa, and Pastor Ellery for a great conversation on Matthew 5:13-20 in this weeks Wandering in the Word Podcast!
Did Jesus say, "Blessed are the cheesemakers" or "blessed are the peacemakers"? We're pretty sure Matthew 5:1-12 says, "peacemakers" despite what Monty Python portrays (you can find a video on YouTube!). Today in the Wandering in the Word Podcast, Pastor Brandy, Melissa, and Pastor Ellery are talking about Jesus sermon on the mount, often called the Beatitudes, along with Micah 6:1-8 and help think about how the way of Jesus turns ...
You've been asking for it, and here it is! Wandering in the Word is back! Ever wonder about what Epiphany is all about and why they aren't the "3 kings" anymore? Pastor Brandy, Melissa, and Pastor Ellery will talk about these things and much more in their Wandering in the Word podcast for January 8, 2023!
Why does Matthew begin his gospel with a long list of ancient names? What difference does it make in the Christmas story? What difference does it make for us? Pastor Brandy Gerjets preaching on Matthew 1:1-17 First Sunday of Advent, 11/27/22
Today on Wandering in the Word for November 20, 2022, the crew is talking about Christ the King and Stewardship Sunday. What does generosity have to do with the Kingdom of God? Why were the churches in Macedonia praised in 2 Corinthians 8:1-7? How does Jesus’ display of forgiveness and sacrifice in Luke 23:33-43 offer us an example of how to change the world? Tune in to find out! And here is a link to our 2023 Stewardship Intent fo...
God has done marvelous things! Our offerings brought to God are given in response to all God has done for us. Pastor Brandy Gerjets preaches on why we give, and what difference our "why?" makes! Deuteronomy 26:1-11.
What would a room full of perfume (nard) smell like? How can we live generous lives of faith in response to God’s generous grace? Check out this week’s Wandering in the Word for November 13, 2022 and join the conversation. What are some “Wonderful Things” you have seen God do in your life? Share them in the comments! And then fill out your 2023 Giving Intent Form here and share your plan for living generously:
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