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The Wild Robot (2024) Chris Sanders - Movie Review
The Wild Robot (2024) Director: Chris Sanders Writers: Chris Sanders, Peter Brown Stars: Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, Catherine O'Hara, Runtime: 82min Rated: Canada: G (Canada) Canada: PG (Alberta) PG (MPAA) for action/peril...
Empty Boxes - A Special Presentation of the Lutheran Hour
“Empty Boxes” is a special presentation of The Lutheran Hour®. Hosted by Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Ziegler, this original story invites listeners on a chilly car-ride home after a candlelight Christmas Eve service that becomes a turning point for a teenage boy—an enlightening moment...
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Jason Reitman - Movie Review
Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2021 by Jason Reitman Writers: Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman (written by) Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis (based on the 1984 Ghostbusters, written by) Stars: Mckenna Grace, Logan Kim, Finn Wolfhard, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Celeste O'Connor, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson,...
A Quiet Place Part II (2020) By John Krasinski - Movie Review
A Quiet Place Part II (2020) Director: John Krasinski Writer: John Krasinski (written by) Scott Beck, Bryan Woods (characters by) Stars: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Cillian Murphy, Noah Jupe, Djimon Hounsou, Zachary Golinger, John Krasinski Runtime: 97 min Rated: 14A (Canada) Rated PG-13...
Book Of The Month For April 2021: Words of Strength and Promise: Devotions for Youth
Words of Strength and Promise: Devotions for Youth by Concordia Publishing House 2021 / Hardback / 240 Pages Overview Teens need devotions written for them, to them, about things they're going through. Sometimes it might be uncomfortable to go to a trusted adult or a pastor about...
Kim Kreis Funeral Sermon - John 10:25, 27-30 December 16th 2020 / The Father's Love
Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Wednesday December 16th 2020: Season of Advent / John 10:25, 27–30 "Love of the Father" Jesus said, “The works that I do in My Father’s name bear witness about Me, … My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. I give them...
COVID-19 Update - June 18th, 2020
June 18th, 2020 Dear ones, The guidelines provided by the Province for Phase 3 of the Re-open Saskatchewan Plan concerning Places of Worship have been updated as of June 11th to accommodate significantly larger gatherings. With this letter we are bringing to the Congregation more details as...
Book Of The Month For April 2020: Teaching the Faith at Home: What does this mean? How is this done?
Teaching The Faith At Home: What Does This Mean? How Is This Done? By David Rueter 2015 / Paperback / 232 Pages Overview: When children are in their early elementary school years, their minds are actually at the peak time for easy rote memorization. And yet, many Protestant churches...
Frozen II (2019) Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee - Movie Review
Frozen II (2019) Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee Writers: Jennifer Lee (screenplay by) Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck, Marc Smith, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez (story by) Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood, Alfred Molina,...
Wedding Sermon / Brett and Brieanne Pelzer / Colossians 3:12-17 - Pastor Ted Giese / Mount Olive Lutheran Church - October 12th 2019
Wedding Sermon - Colossians 3:12-17/ Brett Pelzer & Brieanne Engel / Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Rev. Ted A. Giese / October 12th "Content to learn and grow together in Christ" Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness,...
Book Of The Month For August 2019: The Growing in Faith Bible
The Growing in Faith Bible by Concordia Publishing House 2018 / Hardback / 1920 Pages Overview: A Bible just for early readers.The Growing in Faith Bible is designed for children ages 8–10 as they grow in their relationship with their Savior. A Look Inside Colorful artwork is...
"Do what He tells you" Sermon / John 2:1-11/ Pr. Lucas Albrecht / January 20th 2019: Season Of Epiphany / Mount Olive Lutheran Church
SERMON SUMMARY Text: John 2:1-11Theme: “Do what He tells you” (v.5)___________________________Intr – What’s the first thing you lips and tongue want to utter almost as a reflex in a situation where a person, after you told them what to do, sometimes even giving the exact instructions...
Creed II (2018) Steven Caple Jr. - Movie Review
Creed II (2018) Director: Steven Caple Jr. Writers: Cheo Hodari Coker, Sascha Penn (story by) Sylvester Stallone, Juel Taylor (screenplay by) Juel Taylor (writer) Ryan Coogler (characters) Star: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Dolph Lundgren,...
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) Peyton Reed - Movie Review
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) Directed by: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari (screenplay) Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michelle Pfeiffer, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Douglas, Michael Peña, Hannah John-Kamen, Abby Ryder Fortson,...
Incredibles 2 (2018) Brad Bird - Movie Review
Incredibles 2 (2018) Directed by: Brad Bird Writer: Brad Bird Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huckleberry Milner, Catherine Keener, Eli Fucile, Bob Odenkirk, Samuel L. Jackson, John Ratzenberger, Brad Bird Run Time: 118min Rated: PG (Canada), PG (MPAA) for action sequences...
"Hear, O my people, while I admonish/testify/warn you!" / Sermon / Pr. Lucas Albrecht / Confirmation Sunday / June 3rd 2018 - / Psalm 81:1-10
Text: Psalm 81:1-10Theme: “Hear, O my people, while I admonish/testify/warn you!” (v.8)___________________________Intr – Psalm 81, on our lectionary for today, seems to guess our festivity, Confirmation Sunday, as the psalmist writes: “Sing aloud to God our strength; ishout for joy to...
"Jesus Prays For the Church to Come" / Sermon / Pr. Ted Giese / Season Of Easter / May 13th 2018 - / John 17:11-19
Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. Ted A. Giese / Sunday May 13th 2018: Season of Easter / John 17:11–19 "Jesus Prays For the Church to Come" [Jesus said], "And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, which You...
A Quiet Place (2018) John Krasinski - Movie Review
A Quiet Place (2018) Directed by: John Krasinski, Writers: Bryan Woods, Scott Beck and John Krasinski (screenplay by) Bryan Woods and Scott Beck (story by) Stars: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cade Woodward, Run Time: 90min Rated: 14A (Canada), PG-13 (MPAA) for...
Book Of The Month For March 2018: Embracing Godly Character: The Christian Community's Response to a Godless Culture
Book Of The Month For March 2018: Embracing Godly Character: The Christian Community's Response to a Godless Culture By Kenneth Kremer 2018 / Paperback / 200 pages / Young Adult Overview We live in a godless culture. What are we to do when the faith of the next generation is threatened...
Funeral Sermon, Elsie Wilhelmine Miller / Saturday February 10th 2018
Text: John 14.1-7Theme: In the better Place___________________________Intr – Arthur and I had a good conversation earlier this week about his mother’s life. She had a long, blessed life, under the Grace of God, since she was a baptized Christian who confessed her faith all along the way. It...