Jesus prays fervently to the Father
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of...
General Invitation, Specific Promise
by Mark Hayes, President of Ministry For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) A particular...
Local franchise owner of Junk King donates time and manpower to TLHA
Ed Fogarty has many connections to The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA.) He is from Belle Plaine. His mother, Kathleen, was a resident of The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine. His wife and sisters have worked...
Jesus rebuilds the greatest temple!
“Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.’” (John 2:19) How do you measure the time it takes to build large structures? Weeks, months, years? I...
“How awesome is this place!” (Gn. 28:17a)
There was a lot on Jacob’s mind. After deceiving his blind father and making his brother, Esau, murderously angry, he fled. He lost his home. He lost his family. There was a fear of...
Heritage Homes hosts annual memorial service in new way
Each year, Pastor Mark Bartsch, chaplain at Heritage Homes, hosts a memorial service to remember and honor the community’s residents who have been called home to Heaven within the past year. With consideration for...
Chaplain completes WELS Chaplain Certificate program
As we all travel through life, we experience things differently from others. However, no matter what point we’re at, we can all be pointed back to the comfort that we all have in Jesus....
Chaplain constantly amazed by residents
The residents who reside in memory care at Heritage Homes continue to surprise Pastor Mark Bartsch, the community’s chaplain. “It’s the little things,” said Pastor Bartsch. “Most of them recognize me and call me...
Chaplain sees impact of God’s word daily
Pastor Ed Fredrich serves as chaplain at The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine. Pastor Fredrich, who can’t believe that his JOB is to share God’s love with people, admittedly finds it challenging to pick which...