By Sue Sprang SYNOD – With the COVID-19 situation hitting us like a brick – quickly and with no time to duck out of its way – I’ve wondered about our […]
During This Time: Pastor Rachel Laughlin
By Sue Sprang SYNOD – With the COVID-19 situation hitting us like a brick – quickly and with no time to duck out of its way – I’ve wondered about our […]
A new direction
By Sue Sprang SYNOD – At this year’s synod assembly, The North/West Lower Michigan Synod bids a fond farewell to long-time synod office support staff member Margie Bauer. Bauer served […]
One of Our Own
By Sue Sprang SYNOD – The following letter was recently received from Pastor Chris Laughlin – also known as Chaplain or Major Christopher Laughlin. A member of the U.S. Army […]
Spirit and Fire, Time to Retire…or Not
By Sue Sprang SYNOD – Sister Nancy Brousseau, O.P. knew as a child that she was headed for serving God and the church. Now, as she steps away from her […]
‘A twist on Lutheran DOGma’ – Part 1
By Sue Sprang PORTAGE – Pastor Joan Herbon brings new meaning to the words “Lutheran DOGma”. Herbon, who serves Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Portage, has been a “foster ma” […]
Abounding faith, part 3
By Sue Sprang WYOMING, MI – The “Abounding faith” series focuses on our synod’s Sudanese congregation at Christ, Wyoming. Part 1 shared my experience of worshiping with the congregation. Part […]
Music in a ‘Lutheran sort-of-way’
By Sue Sprang MICHIGAN – Jonathan Rundman is a full-fledged “Yooper” – a Lutheran Finnish-American (six of his great-grandparent came from Finland, two from England) raised in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. […]
Queen on a mission
By Sue Sprang MOUNT PLEASANT – Amy Henderson was raised in Shepherd, MI, and was the community’s 2012 Maple Syrup Festival queen. But for those who think small town […]
Bringing it on home
By Sue Sprang RHODES – He’s been a school bus driver, police and seafarers’ chaplain, parole officer, and bartender – for starters. He is a biker, a musician who has […]