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Confessions of Barmen
No, this was not written by a bunch of guys in a bar... LOL! This confession comes from 1934 Germany during Hitler’s rise to power. It...

Pastor Karl Hauser
Apr 30, 20191 min read


Easter is Real
What does the Easter Story mean to you? Is it the chocolate? Is it the family meal? Is it giving thanks for our blessings? It really...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Apr 24, 20192 min read


Meet Southminster: Connie Hoff, Congregational Life Commission
Hi, my name is Connie Hoff. I’ve be a member of Southminster for 25 years. I’ve have taught Sunday school for 10 years, served as deacon...
Connie Hoff
Apr 8, 20192 min read


Lent
Lent is a journey of death. It is a task of sorrow. It is an errand of woe. But these are not all that is Lent. Lent is also a season of...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Apr 1, 20192 min read


Meet Southminster: Sandy Freeman, Mission Commission
Sandra J. Freeman (aka “Sandy”) was born in the city of St. Louis where she attended and graduated from Adams Elementary School along...
Sandy Freeman
Mar 28, 20192 min read


Good, Very Good, Spectacular
In our culture today there is an overwhelming desire for things to be good, and not even just good, but great, perfect, spectacular! When...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Mar 23, 20192 min read


Meet Southminster: Steve Hasenmueller, Congregational Stewardship Commission
My name is Steve Hasenmueller. I started attending Southminster in late 1986. Patty and I were married in August 1986 at Southminster...
Steve Hasenmueller
Jan 27, 20192 min read


God is at work in the New Year!
Several years ago, Jennifer and I were flying to the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, a national conference for high-schoolers held every...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Jan 20, 20192 min read


Since we have the New Testament, why do we need the Old Testament?
Presbyterians, along with most all other Christians, affirm that both the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and the New Testament are the...
Don McKim Author, PC(USA) Theologian
Dec 8, 20182 min read


Christmas Contradictions
How does the season of Christmas make you feel? Are there things that stir up a smile or a laugh? Perhaps it brings up feelings of...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Nov 29, 20182 min read


Churches Helping Those with Mental Illness
In the history of the church in America, the Presbyterians have been a long-time champion of helping those with mental disabilities. The...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Nov 18, 20181 min read


Southminster Events: "Sharing Your Legacy"
Event Information Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 11:30 am Lunch will be provided so please RSVP to the church office. We all want to...

Pastor Karl Hauser
Nov 12, 20181 min read


Meet Carolynn Boehmer, Worship Commission
My name is Carolynn Boehmer and I started attending Southminster in 1978. I grew up at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, was married there...

Pastor Karl Hauser
Nov 12, 20182 min read


Will Non-Christians be saved?
Presbyterians should always maintain that “who is saved” is decided solely by God. This is basic theology: God is free to give salvation...
Don McKim Author, PC(USA) Theologian
Nov 5, 20182 min read


The joy and fear of CHANGE
In my favorite television show growing up, Homer Simpson talks with his 8 year old daughter Lisa. The family is facing another weekly...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Oct 27, 20182 min read


Meet Bill Thomas, Worship Commission
I am Bill Thomas and I have attended 3 Presbyterian churches; South Webster,1951- 1964, (this is where Donna and I were confirmed...

Pastor Karl Hauser
Oct 16, 20182 min read


Do We Have Free Will?
The answer to this question depends on how you define “free will.” We can speak of the choices we make in everyday life. If we use the...
Don McKim Author, PC(USA) Theologian
Oct 8, 20181 min read


Cracking the Code
What does “Stewardship” mean to you? Many people think it means: ‘That time of year when the church tries to get money from my pocketbook...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Oct 1, 20182 min read


Meet Gail Lee, Christian Education
I’m Gail Lee and I grew up going to Allen Park Presbyterian Church in the Detroit area. I had some struggles growing up and always...

Pastor Karl Hauser
Sep 13, 20182 min read


“Total Depravity” (Doctrine of Sin)
The story of Adam and Eve, is about the “corruption” of all human-kind by sin. While this may sound fatalistic, not all was lost. In...
Pastor Karl Hauser
Sep 6, 20181 min read
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