Hey Fivetwo, There’s No “Me” in SacraMEnt (Well, Close Enough)
Visiting those who are sick and facing death is part of my job as a pastor, and, frankly, I’m woefully inadequate. Thanks be…
Author: Pastor Sam Wellumson
Rev. Sam Wellumson is pastor at Christ the King Free Lutheran Church of East Grand Forks, MN. He completed his undergraduate degree at University of Northwestern St. Paul, MN and his M.Div. from the Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary in Plymouth, MN. Sam also currently serves as the Vice-chair for the AFLC’s Board of Publications & Parish Education. Sam and his wife, Sarah, have four children.
I Will Show You My Evangelism by My Word & Sacrament Ministry
The call to be “evangelistic Lutherans” is being emphasized again in the circles in which I run. When this adjective get tacked on…
“No Fear” (Sermon on Matthew 10:5a, 21-33 by Pastor Sam Wellumson)
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Do you know what command is given most often in the Bible?…
A Strange King Indeed (Sermon on John 12:12-43)
Text: John 12:12-43 In the name of Jesus. Amen. What would you do if a king were coming to your house? If you’re…
Words as Old as Sin
They are words as old as sin – words that are now as natural as life itself. Yet, they are words that are…
A Theological Reflection on the Winter Olympics
I find that watching the Winter Olympics is mostly unsatisfying, but not simply because I should be doing more productive things. Maybe it…
Saturday Morning Vocation
Saturday morning the alarm clock went off. Translation: It was a healthy bit after 8:00 and the kids were fighting about who was…