Heidi is in recovery. The surgeon was able to access the hip/pelvic through one incision (that’s very positive) and also has repaired her broken collar bone. She will be in recover for approximately one hour. Heidi’s parents and sister are with Erin and I. Megan continues to recover at Andi’s house in Wausau. It’s very important […]
Surgery #2
Update: Surgery #2 Heidi has just gone into her second surgery to repair her hip, pelvis, and clavicle. We also learned that she has a few cracked ribs. This will be a 4-6 hour surgery and might require multiple incisions around her hip (front and back) depending on access through the first incision for the […]
A Difficult Thanksgiving…but we are very grateful
Heidi and Megan in deadly head-on collision… Dear Friends, Due to the overwhelming inquiries through social media and texting, I’m going to thank you here for reaching out. Please understand that I’m not able to respond to everybody, my Facebook activity is off the charts. This site will be the place for updates. Here’s what […]
A letter to our support team…
A letter to our support team: November 8, 2015 Dear Friends, I am writing to let you know that I will no longer be a pastor at Mercy Road Church. With much prayer, accountability, reflection, and a variety of emotions I informed Scott Sterner at the Forest Lakes District office that this is the best […]
Family Update, Fall 2015
Life with Mercy Road Church… A lot has been changing for our family and the Mercy Road family this past summer. In my last update I informed you that Pastor Jed Haas and his family were moving to Arizona where he can better address his health issues. This move has taken place and we miss the Haas […]
The Real Thing
I recently completed a yearlong personal vision cohort with Will Mancini and about 12 other pastors from across North America. This was a very rewarding experience that taught be a lot of new things about how God has made me and what I want or need to do when I grow up. During a […]
Confident Living, allowing Jesus to reign supremely
Confident Living, allowing Jesus to reign supremely At Mercy Road we are finishing an 8-week series on the book of Colossians. It reminds me of Vince Lombardi’s famous speech when he told his team “this is a football” when he masterfully reminded his players of the basics. In Colossians we read that Jesus is enough. […]
Letter to Mercy Road Church
The following letter has been distributed to my church family. For those of you who haven’t heard, my co-pastor, friend, and lead church-planting pastor for MRC will be moving. Jed and his family will be relocating to Arizona this summer. We will miss them dearly. Dear Mercy Road Church Family, As you know, the Haas’ family […]
Planning Worship…a Task?
I’m spending time planning worship today. There are times when this becomes a task, but usually I am very blessed during the process. One important thing that I’ve learned over the years is how the Holy Spirit is very much a part of this. People often ask me “how do you decide what songs to […]
Opportunity-Intentionality-Availability
I’m continually learning more about what it means to be a disciple (follower of Jesus) and teach others how to do the same. It’s a basic command that we have as Christians – to share the Good News as we go (read Matthew 28:19). I have recognized 3 areas that help me live and teach […]