Acts 1:1-11             {Prayer}             In a year and a half from now, in 2028, Salem Lutheran will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. While planning hasn’t started yet, I’m envisioning a year-long series of mini celebrations with one big celebration at the end.             One of the things that will happen then will be taking…

Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60             {Prayer}             Tis the season of celebration meals. Graduation parties. Confirmation celebrations. Family and friends gathered around long tables. Kids running around. Someone asking where the buns are. Someone realizing there aren’t enough plates. Someone busy in the kitchen. Enviably … someone already eating dessert. If you’ve ever hosted one…