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November Pastoral Ponderings from Pastor Paul
We stand on the shoulders of giants. That thought has been on my mind lately. In October, I usually write about the Reformation and our Lutheran heritage. This year, I’d like to go in a bit different direction.
I’ve been reflecting on those who shaped my faith. Besides my parents and grandparents, they include Mr. Art Goldgrabe, Mr. Dan Schuldheiz, Mr. Fred Ruhnke, Dr. Richard Reinisch, Dr. John Scheck, Dr. Louis Brighton, Dr. Andrew Bartelt, Dr. Ronald Feuerhahn, and Prof. Hannibal Frederick. Through lessons that were not always easy, they taught me what it means to follow Jesus.
Who helped form your faith? Perhaps your list includes parents, grandparents, or childhood pastors such as Pastor Haakana, Pastor Heiden, and Pastor Stromig. Through them, you learned the importance of following Jesus.
Paul describes this in 1 Corinthians 3: According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it.… For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. — 1 Corinthians 3:10–11
This same idea is at the heart of our ministry enrichment campaign, Blessed to be a Blessing. For 90 years, generations at Mount Olive have taken leaps of faith—calling church workers, expanding our facilities, and beginning new ministries—trusting God to provide.
As Blessed to be a Blessing Commitment Sunday approaches on November 15, the Lord calls us to another leap of faith. We do not take it alone; we build on the witness of those before us and on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ, crucified, risen, and ascended.
We take such leaps because Jesus calls us to follow Him. Guided by those who came before us and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we trust God to provide all we need.
As Commitment Sunday approaches, prayerfully consider how God is calling you to take a leap of faith while standing on the shoulders of those He used to shape yours.
In His Service,
Pastor Paul Frerichs
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