Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Communique
May 13, 2026
Kids become orphans by various means. Abandoned by their parent(s), death of parents or guardian, or simply being unwanted. A number of them may be separated from their siblings and even be moved from one foster family to another. Not all foster families provide a healthy environment. At the same time many have wonderful experiences, keeping siblings together and some come to discover the love of their spiritual Father who will never leave or abandon them.
I can’t imagine the pain and heart ache of losing a parent and worse being abandoned by one or both. The disciples grew so close to one another and Jesus that they became like family. Hearing the news of His impending death would be devastating and fearful; like that of losing a parent.
Jesus never intended for His followers to walk alone in this world much less face the powers of darkness alone. He had to leave so He could return and be with all of us all the time. In His physical existence He was limited in what He could do. By sending the Holy Spirit we have Jesus with us every moment no matter what we face or where we go. He is the author of truth and will never lie or trick us into harm’s way.
Another thing the Holy Spirit does: He brings to memory the Word of God (truth) that we have either memorized or have become familiar with. John 14:26 … the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. We all know we can’t remember everything we’ve learned or read in scripture. Praying for the Holy Spirit to bring to memory His truth and Word, to guide our thoughts and understanding truth and its application is taping into a power beyond ourselves that will produce life and peace.
As followers of Jesus Christ know that God Himself is in you fostering a life sustaining relationship with Him that ends up with us in heaven. Until then may we pray for greater influence and power from the Holy Spirit as on the day of Pentecost.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
May 17, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: A Prayer of Transition. John 7:1-19
Also, we want to recognize our two seniors on graduation day: congratulations to: Jenna Dontje and Carter Benson.
If you haven’t signed up for food after church, please consider a Sunday.
Past communiques and sermons can be read and heard on our website: www.pilotknob.org and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilotKnobLutheran
Our service also airs on: KGLO 1300 AM at 10:00 AM, and KIOW 107.3 FM at 7:00 AM. Spread the word.
Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
