May 2026
From the Pastor: “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” 1 Corinthians 12:12
So, how does it feel to be partners? Does it look any different than what it did just a few months ago? Are you adjusting to the new worship times?
St. Peter’s and Zion became an official dual parish on February 1, 2026. This meant that both churches would be sharing a pastor and have to make some changes to each congregation’s weekly Sunday schedules and meeting dates. This was a lot to consider and I believe that both congregations are better for it.
St. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 12 that we are all part of the body of Christ. Though we may look differently, act a bit differently, we are all baptized children of God who want to be served by God in worship and serve others with gladness.
May is a time of celebration when we get to see some new members join our churches. There will be 3 in Humboldt and 4 in Chanute. These young people have spent their year reading, discussing and being tested on the 6 Chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism. And it will all culminate with their public profession of faith in their own church.
But what never came up is the fact that they are different or not partners in Christ because they attend separate churches. They are one body of believers who love Jesus and want to share in all the benefits of being a part of a dual parish (2 Churches!!). And there are plans in place to have fellowship and worship time together as partners in the Gospel for our churches.
Please pray for St. Peter’s and Zion, our young people who make their profession of faith and for one another. With Christ we are definitely better together.
In the name of our Risen Lord,
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