This post is long overdue. Our beloved Pastor Biebert received a call to serve a new congregation at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Winner, South Dakota. He served with us through the Lent season until the Sunday after Easter. We had a wonderful five years with Pastor and Katie, and we will miss them very … [Read more…]
Since I haven’t posted an update since November of 2020, I thought it would be a good idea to do so. Since May of this year, Risen Savior has no longer been encouraging staggered seating or mask wearing. Attendees are of course still free to wear masks, if they choose. And if you need or … [Read more…]
This is a somewhat abbreviated update from the email Pastor Biebert sent out 12 Nov. 2020. Please contact him if you have any questions or need additional information. 1. Worship Seating in the Sanctuary When we elected to rope off every other pew in our sanctuary earlier this year, it was done in an effort … [Read more…]
On May 10, Risen Savior plans to re-open for in-person worship. Based on a) Governor Abbott’s executive order GA-18, b) the third revised edition of “Guidance for Houses of Worship During the COVID-19 Crisis” from the state attorney general’s office, c) the lieutenant governor’s Zoom meeting with pastors on April 28, and d) the state … [Read more…]
Greetings, and thank you for your interest in the ministry of RISEN SAVIOR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH during this health crisis. The apostle Paul wrote: “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established” (Romans 13:1). The only exception God gives for this obedience is when … [Read more…]