Today’s story is not really connected to Perry County, Missouri, but it is one which tells an interesting story about an LCMS church and an LCMS President. And it’s about Christmas. I am going to let the story be told by other people today. I will do that by providing links to other sites on … More The Church Christmas Tree
The year was 1836. It was two years before the Saxon immigrants would leave their German homeland to journey to the United States to establish a new home. Rev. Jakob Buenger lived in the little town of Etzdorf where he was the pastor. Also living with him in the church’s parsonage were his wife, Christiane, … More Papa Buenger
****Disclaimer: This is another tongue-in-cheek post. It is meant to entertain, not inform. However, there are some historic facts contained therein which are indeed true. ====================================== Those of you who follow this blog faithfully know that I have previously written about what is called The Lutheran Curse. So when the Cubs won the World Series, … More The Lutheran Curse…What Happened?
On several occasions, we have written about Benjamin Hemmann, who was a teacher in Wittenberg and Altenburg in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Today, the subject of this post is another Teacher Hemmann. This one did not do his teaching in Missouri. However, this story begins with the birth of Elsie Anna Thiede on … More Another Teacher Hemmann
It’s always a great day when we have the opportunity to share our immigration stories, our LCMS faith, our food culture, and our “sense of place” with our patrons. We hosted 50 people who were on an American Queen cruise boat tour today. Our wonderful relationship with Shore Excursions of America made this experience possible. … More I’ve Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
Erwin Heinrich Bremer was born in Frohna, Missouri on October 15, 1907. He was baptized on October 27th at Concordia Lutheran Church. There is also a record of his confirmation at that church in 1921. Before 1930, Erwin moved to a rural area near Wisner, Nebraska. In the 1930 census, we find him as a … More Two Baptisms?
If you have spent much time with me, you have heard me say, “Everything from neurosurgery to belly dancing is about relationships.” One of my best pals is a neurosurgeon, and I’ve always thought that belly dancing was cool, but I have never seen this type of dancing from my personal experience. I finally met … More Joyous is the Price
I need to preface today’s blog by stating that what I write today is definitely done with tongue in cheek. It is not meant to stir up anger, but to inspire a few chuckles. However, anytime the topic involves the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs, there is potential for upset feelings. It is … More The Lutheran Curse
A great servant of God, and our dear friend, Rev. Vernon Gundermann has entered eternity with God. Pastor Gundermann’s life reminds me of Isaiah 6:8, “I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Many of you know my … More Here I Am, Lord
As director, I try to consistently express my thankfulness for all of the people and efforts required to keep this incredible site moving forward. However, sometimes I’m so busy being “present” in the moment that I forget to reflect on the gifts that are showered upon us on a typical day at the Lutheran Heritage … More With a Grateful Heart
