A question I wonder about a lot is: “When God imagines Trinity in the days to come, what does God see?” Our leadership has spent a lot of time thinking…and praying about this question. We are confident in our mission, (Remember the mission? “Through Jesus’ love we welcome, connect, learn and serve.”) But what does it look like to be … More God’s Vision for Trinity
Miss Lucille was a woman who lived in what was basically a plywood shack, in the small community of Morehead City, North Carolina. The youth group I was leading was there as volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, to work on her new home. Living with Miss Lucille was her daughter, who was herself a single … More #ForOwatonna Part III: Treasure
There are days when the world seems pretty upside-down and unexpected. Did Nancy Williams from Owatonna High School, (who is, by the way, one of my heroes) really talk about high school students who are homeless? Or who don’t have enough food to eat? In the past, when I’ve mentioned these issues that our schools … More Not The Way It Will Be For You
Hello Trinity friends, Normally, I use this blog to share sermons, or devotional thoughts or reflections. But occasionally I also use it to share important news in our life together. Today I have one of those updates that I’m really excited to share. We are now a couple of weeks into our “A Story to … More A Capital Campaign Update: We’ve Got a Great Story to Tell
“But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”– Matthew 6:33 Growing up, a phrase I would hear from my parents was “first things first.” I would eye the chocolate cake that was for dessert. “First things first…eat your vegetables.” (awwwww!!!!) I … More First Things First
Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God who fills our hearts! Amen. Ivan the Great was the tsar of Russia during the Fifteenth Century. A brilliant military strategist, he united Russia and drove out their enemies. He was however, so consumed by his military campaigns that … More Our Need to Give
“Bold and Confident” Hebrews 10:19-25 Pastor Todd Buegler November 14-15, 2015 Stewardship Commitment Weekend Trinity Lutheran Church Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God and Savior of the world! Amen. In 1955, Trinity Lutheran Church was located in downtown Owatonna. The church building was on the … More Bold and Confident
“Step Up” Mark 12:41-44 Pastor Todd Buegler Trinity Lutheran Church October 18-19, 2014 Grace and peace to you, from God our Creator and from Jesus, who gives all. Amen. Stuck! Sometimes we just feel stuck. It’s a phrase you would have heard in my home when I was growing up. “Mom! Dad! I’m stuck!” I … More Step Up
“Step In” Hebrews 10:19-35 Pastor Todd Buegler Trinity Lutheran Church October 11-12, 2014 Grace and peace to you, from God our Creator and from Jesus, who welcomes all. Amen. Jillian Lynne was a young woman who grew up in Great Britain in the early part of the 20th century. Today, she is 88 years old. … More Step In
Test Driving Theology 