The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Deaconess Kim Bueltmann, serving the Lord in Germany, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Leipzig and Chemnitz communities where she lives and serves in Germany, how these communities have changed since she first began serving in Germany, the challenges of Lutheran theological resources in Farsi, translating hymns and prayers into Farsi, and how she's seen the Lord at work in His Word and Sacraments in the congregations she serves. Read Kim's story and how to support her work at lcms.org/bueltmann and facebook.com/DeaconessKim.

Rev. Joel Fritsche — Director of Vicarage and Deaconess Internships and Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St Louis, and Dr. Todd Peperkorn — Director of Vicarage and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, join Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about their journeys into pastoral ministry, what vicarage is and how it was an important part of their formations, what they want students to gain in their vicarage experiences, what they consider when coordinating vicarages for current pastoral formation students, what factors affect vicarage placement, the relationship of the vicar to his pastoral supervisor, and important things for a congregation to understand when requesting a vicar.Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

Rev. Rick Jones, Vice President—Spiritual Life at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the reality that some youth face today regarding trauma and mental health/illness, the services offered through Dakota Ranch, what sets Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch apart from other residential treatment centers, what it looks like to care for the whole person, and stories of how Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch has made a difference for youth. Learn more about Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and the unique ways you can support their ministry at dakotaranch.org.

Benjamin Kolodziej, Church Organist and Musicologist, joins Andy and Sarah for our series on the first 100 years of LCMS Music History to talk about the research he's doing into LCMS Church Music from 1847-1947, what he's been learning, how good church music is relevant to us in our daily lives, and some interesting things about the time period 1847-1860.

Deaconess Lorraine Roach, LCMS Ukraine Project Consultant, joins Andy and Sarah to give an update on the LCMS Ukraine Refugee Grant Program, including the need for U.S. sponsors for Ukrainian refugees, how the LCMS grants work for LCMS Congregations that welcome this opportunity to welcome new neighbors, how these grants have blessed refugees so far, and how congregations and RSOs can apply for these grants. Learn more and find the applications at lcms.org/serve/grants/ukraine-refugee-grant-program.

Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, MO, our Church of the Week for November 5-11, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Good Shepherd serves the local community in Arnold, why Good Shepherd supports KFUO Radio, and the events coming up including the Veterans' Day Parade, Thanksgiving Day Service, Christmas Cookie Parade, and Advent & Christmas Services. Learn more about Good Shepherd Arnold at goodshepherdarnold.org.

Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the November 2023 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled "Imitation of Christ" on Philippians 3:17–4:7. This year, "Searching Scripture" will study the book of Philippians, so stay tuned each month for a new Bible study. Follow along and search Scripture with us!Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.Philippians 3:17–4:717 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.4 Therefore, my brothers,[a] whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion,[b] help these women, who have labored[c] side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness[d] be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.FootnotesPhilippians 4:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 8, 21Philippians 4:3 Or loyal Syzygus; Greek true yokefellowPhilippians 4:3 Or strived (see 1:27)Philippians 4:5 Or gentlenessEnglish Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. esv.org

Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, ND, and author of Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? available from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his upbringing in the Church, his journey into pastoral ministry, how he came from the Lutheran Brethren to the LCMS, the colloquy process to become an LCMS pastor, and how his experience with various Christian denominations helps him serve in his vocations as pastor and author.Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.Christ’s church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers.Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations.Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS:1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers.2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers.3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation.To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

We're celebrating PIE on The Coffee Hour! Pastor Matt Clark, Senior Pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in St. Louis and Co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about food in fellowship at church, why he loves pie so much, and if there's a right and wrong way to do pie. Olivia Tischler, Founder and Owner of Teleo Coffee in Kirkwood, MO, shares the story of Teleo Coffee (our coffee sponsor for the day), how Teleo serves the community, and her favorite coffee and pie pairings. We also play some pie trivia! Find Teleo at teleocoffee.com.What's YOUR favorite pie?Download the PDF Pi Day Activity Booklet at piecouncil.org.

Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy — Bishop of the LCMS English District and author of Pastoral Leadership, Shepherding and Caring for God’s People available from Concordia Publishing House, and Deaconess Dorothy Krans — director of LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, join Andy and Sarah for our series on Leadership to talk about what they observe in group dynamics, the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy teams, how conflict and discord on councils and boards are a symptom of spiritual issues, how unhealthy teams can turn the ship around and thrive as a healthy team, and what great leadership of an executive or administrative team looks like. Find Bishop Hardy's book from CPH at cph.org/pastoral-leadership-shepherding-and-caring-for-gods-people.Find Dr. Kurt Senske's book from CPH at cph.org/the-ceo-and-the-board-the-art-of-nonprofit-governance-as-a-competitive-advantage.