The 1918 pandemic challenged society in ways that sound familiar to us. Some local congregations did not survive; some may not survive today. In this sermon, Pastor Johann reminds us of Jesus’ promise that the Church of Christ will stand forever, built on the faith behind Peter’s confession that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” As part of that Church, we have the power to be voices of grace, mercy, love, compassion, wholeness and the responsibility to proclaim the good news of salva