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Imagine Heaven Part 1 of 2

What would it be like to just die right now? A lot of people would be terrified. A lot of people are just not ready–too much to do, and it's scary, we haven't been there before. But some have and they have a wonderful story to share. So today we have a blessing and an opportunity to have an incredible ...
Kay Meyer Interview

Rev. Mark Femmel and Rev. Mark Frith Interview with Kay Meyer Part 3 of 3

After being in broadcast ministry for about 40 years, Kay Meyer is about to take a step back, and we know what that means--she's gonna find something else to do. "I'm waiting on the Lord to open doors," answered Kay. That's right. But after 40 years, she has had an amazing track record with all sorts of guests and all ...
Kay Meyer Interview

Rev. Mark Femmel and Rev. Mark Frith Interview with Kay Meyer Part 2 of 3

Family Shield Ministries is based on Ephesians 6 – the shield of faith, not just for us but in ancient times sometimes shields are so big that they would interlock with the shield of the person next to you or it’s a big shield where he could protect not just yourself but like God, the mighty fortress. And so Family ...
Kay Meyer Interview

Rev. Mark Femmel and Rev. Mark Frith Interview with Kay Meyer Part 1 of 3

Right now it is so easy to just get in your car in the garage, open the door, drive out, go about your life in your own cubicle, in your own little lane, and your own office, and then drive, home park in your garage, put the garage door down, and then then you just go inside and take care ...
I Want Him to Want Me

I Want Him to Want Me

Welcome back to Family Shield Ministries listeners. It is a privilege and a delight to have a little bit of your time today. My name is Mark Femmel, Pastor here in St Louis and with Family Shield Ministries. I came across a book by somebody that I'm very excited to share with you today–Sheri Mueller. She is an incredible blessing ...
Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry

Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry-Part Two

Welcome back Family Shield Ministries folks with this Part 2 conversation with a precious part of the church, Julianna Schults. She is part of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Youth Ministry Department, and she is sharing her time with us about a book that she has just put together with a coworker of hers, Doctor Mark Kiesling. The reason why ...
Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry

Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry-Part One

Welcome back lovely listeners to Family Shield Ministries podcast and radio show. This is Mark Femmel, the pastor in St Louis and cohost. I'm excited to have this conversation because almost every church I have ever met has a problem-a youth problem, and that is, when we just kind of do business as normal, our kids grow up and graduate ...
Rev. Mark Femmel led with a devotion at the Faith Family Reunion Prodigal Parent Ministry Training held on October 27, 2024

Faith Family Reunion Prodigal Parent Ministry Training Report

November 13, 2024 Faith Family Reunion - Prodigal Parent Ministry Training Report FAITH FAMILY REUNION--PRODIGAL PARENT MINISTRY TRAINING Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Lemay, MO Saturday, October 27, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thirty-one (31) people registered to attend the Faith Family Reunion-Parents of Prodigal Ministry Training on Saturday, October 27th featuring Paula Isakson. Paula was a prodigal child for 25 ...
New Business Coordinator

Meet Our New Business & Ministry Coordinator

November 5, 2024 Meet Our New Business & Ministry Coordinator We are excited to announce that we have hired a new Business & Ministry Coordinator, Shirley Durrwachter. Prior to the Pandemic, she was a Project Manager for Maritz Motivation. She currently works part-time for Family Shield Ministries and Visiting Angels. Shirley is married to Jerry. They have 4 grown children and live in ...
The Disciple Dilemma

The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming How The Church Does Discipleship

Welcome back to Family Shield Ministries folks. I’m Mark Femmel, pastor in St Louis, and with Family Feud Ministries. I got an exciting opportunity. I got an opportunity to get my hands on a book by Dennis Allen called The Disciple Dilemma, and it is the answer to prayers and all the things that the church can do better; it's ...