As some of you know, I am a pastor at two churches. An English-speaking congregation called Somerset Hills Lutheran Church in Basking Ridge, NJ and a Spanish-speaking community called Camino de Fe Lutheran Church in Raritan, NJ. If you don’t have a church home, we would love for you to join us to celebrate Christmas.…
NJ now provides health care coverage to all children, regardless of immigration status. All you need to do is register. We will hold a Health Care registration: When: Thursday, May 18 Time: 3 pm to 5 pm Where: Zufall Health (Somerville Office) – 71 4th St, Somerville, NJ 08876 Type of Insurance: NJ Family Care.…
Let’s learn the basics of Baseball FREE Ages: Kinder (5 years old) to 5th grade (10 year olds Where: 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge (Somerset Hills Lutheran Church) Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Dates: Sunday, April 23 and Sunday, April 30, 2023 This training is free. A student from William Annin Middle School and…
Commenmorate with us Jesus’ most important week in his life here on earth and celebrate the Day of Ressurrection. Join us: Seder Meal – a taste of the Passover Thursday, April 6 at 7:30 pm 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge, NJ Somerset Hills Lutheran Church (please send an email to Pastor Dan letting him know…
Did you know?More than 37 million US adults have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it.Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.Diabetes is the No. 1 cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adult blindness.In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with…
Dads, ever wish there was a manual about how to be a father? Experience, reading, conversations and encouragement with other fathers can help us be the dads we desire to be and guide us in raising our children. Join us for Dad’s Conversations! Monday, March 6 7:00 PM Harvest Family Success Center 5 East Main…
When: Saturday, February 22 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Where: 15 W. Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ In this event, they will talk about blood pressure (Blood Pressure – high or low pressure), the pressure will be taken and the numbers will be explained, Covid-19 home tests will be given, and a gift will…
Worship with us: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Time: 7:30 pm Where: 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge, NJ – Somerset Hills Lutheran Church (there is a parking lot behind the church) Join us this Wednesday, February 22! This will be a service in English where we will pray, sing, receive the ashes and being the season…
This article was produced by Susan Visser, Prevention Program Manager at Community in Crisis in October 2022. 5 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MARIJUANA When I graduated from high school in 1995, marijuana contained around 4% THC, the part of the plant that produces the ‘high.’ Today’s growers have cultivated plants that are up…
When: Saturday, February 4 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Where: 88 Claremont Road, Bernardsville In this event, they will talk about blood pressure (Blood Pressure – high or low pressure), the pressure will be taken and the numbers will be explained, Covid-19 home tests will be given, and a gift will be given…
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Formed by the Psalms: Community
When Christ becomes greater than our differences, the Church becomes a living picture of God’s reconciling love—a family brought together by Jesus and sent out to bring His grace, compassion, forgiveness, and love into a divided world.
Show & Tell: Embrace Doubts
In Matthew 9:2–7, friends bring a paralyzed man to Jesus, demonstrating great faith. Instead of immediately healing the man’s physical condition, Jesus first addresses his deepest need by saying, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” This surprises the religious leaders, who believe only God can forgive sins. Knowing their thoughts, Jesus asks which is…
Does God still heal?
One of the most common questions believers ask is: Does God still heal today? When we read the Gospels, we see Jesus healing the blind, the lame, and the sick. Yet many faithful Christians still struggle with illness, chronic pain, grief, and unanswered prayers. How do we reconcile these realities? The answer found in Scripture is…
Can Broken People Change?
We’ve all asked the question at some point: Can people actually change?Not temporarily. Not superficially. But truly, deeply, permanently change. Maybe the question comes from disappointment. Maybe someone hurt us repeatedly. Maybe we’re tired of failing in the same areas ourselves. Sometimes brokenness can feel so deeply rooted that change seems impossible. But Scripture paints a…
How Do We Know God’s Will?
As we walk through uncertainty, we can remember three simple truths: God is faithful to guide His people — often not with a detailed roadmap, but with His presence every step of the way.
What happens when I die?
In the Christian faith, death is not the end of the story—it’s a transition. A movement from this life into something greater, something eternal. The promise isn’t just survival after death, but relationship—being fully known and fully loved by God. That perspective shifts everything:
Why does God Allow Suffering?
“Hey God, Me Again: Why Does God Allow Suffering” reflects on one of the most difficult and universal questions of faith with honesty and humility. It acknowledges that moments of pain, loss, and confusion often leave us searching for answers that don’t come easily. Rather than offering a simple explanation, the message invites us to sit…
Does the Bible Still Apply Today?
“Asking for a Friend…” is the sermon series title. Remember when you were younger and felt embarrassed to ask a question because you didn’t want others to think you didn’t know the answer? You might have said, “I’m asking for a friend.” That’s the idea behind this series. The purpose is for you to leave…
Give Thanks – Psalm 136
Here in the US, we will once again celebrate Thanksgiving Day. It is a time to give thanks for the blessings we have received and to spend time with family and friends. While it is good to set aside one day each year to give thanks to God for all His blessings, Scripture reminds us…