by Marc Herbst | Nov 18, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
The son of a pastor, Edward Everett, was admitted to Harvard College at the age of 13. He graduated as the school’s Class of 1811 valedictorian four years later. Following graduation, his pastor convinced him to follow in his father’s footsteps into the ministry....
by Marc Herbst | Nov 11, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Have you ever wondered who makes decisions? Who gives a person or organization the authority to render standards for society? As an example, who decides how we rank the heights of buildings in our country? Believe it or not, there is a nonprofit organization in...
by Marc Herbst | Nov 5, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
You may recall singer Cher pondering, “If I could turn back time.” How often do we think about how wonderful it would be to relive some of our past experiences or perhaps address things differently if we had the chance to do it over again? Yes, this Sunday, November...
by Marc Herbst | Oct 29, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Many theories abound regarding why countless churches have painted red doors. One tradition claims that medieval churches throughout Europe would paint their doors red as a sign of sanctuary. The doors were a symbol of rescue and hospitality for all who sought...
by Marc Herbst | Oct 22, 2021 | Pastor Marc’s Remarks
Rev. Ed Stammel, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hicksville, had a vision regarding the educational needs of Long Island. During the 1950s, he inspired 17 colleagues to found the Long Island Lutheran High School. Those leaders and their congregations supported...
