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Drammen Lutheran Church Mission Statement:

Called by God's grace and equipped by the Holy Spirit, we nurture and challenge each other to grow in proclaiming the good news of Christ Jesus through celebrating worship, studying God's word, and showing hospitality by serving our neighbors both here and around the world.

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Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.

If you are considering a new place of worship or a relocation to our area, we would love to have you be our guest.

When you visit our church, you will find:

  • A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
  • Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
  • Activities for the whole family

We welcome you to worship with us each Sunday morning at 9:00am. Coffee and fellowship follow worship.

 

November 1, 2026  
Dear friends in Christ grace and peace to you. The message for this week comes from Revelation 7:9-17.

“These are the ones who have gone through the great tribulation.”(Verse 14)  As I think about this verse I’m wondering who are those who have gone through the great tribulation? Are they those who have suffered through this life with debilitating illness? Are they those who no matter how hard they try life just doesn’t get any easier; rest doesn’t come, the bills keep coming, the pains keep aching and the hope of something better keeps fading? Are they the ones who have gone through the great tribulation? Do we imagine that we are at this moment going through the great tribulation? Do we even know what tribulation or suffering is? We might have an idea what it is but is it the suffering that this passage speaks of? 

When I worked at the University in Eau Claire a co-worker and I would have some interesting conversations about religion. One day the conversation was about death and descending to hell. I argued that the Apostles’ Creed says that Jesus himself descended into hell but that he didn’t stay there. On the third day he rose again and ascended into heaven. So for me that meant yes, we could possibly spend some time there in hell but that because Jesus didn’t stay there which meant there was hope that neither would we. My co-workers response was; how do you know that life here on earth isn’t hell? I had no argument for that. He could be right.

Whatever we might perceive to be our tribulation or suffering; there is hope. The passage from Revelation this week reminds us there is a place in God’s eternal home (before me was a great multitude that no one could count vs.9.) for each of us, especially for those whose lives have been a struggle. 
No matter what life throws at us, no matter how hard it gets and how much suffering we must endure, God reminds us we are under God’s protection. Keep the faith, continue to trust in the Lord. Jesus is the shepherd who leads his flock. Those who know him hear his voice and trust in him to lead them to safety.

May the peace of God be with all of you as you travel your own journey of faith.
Michael Isaacson