The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Main Street Living

About Main Street Living

Main Street Living is a Lutheran Television Program that is endorsed by The South Dakota District of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. The program is financially supported by the viewers and congregations of the viewing area. Broadcast each Sunday on KDLT-NBC, Sioux Falls, at 10 AM Central Time, and KCAU-ABC, Sioux City, at 10 AM Central Time.

The first portion of the program is remastered episodes of Lutheran hour ministries, This is the Life. This retro TV series was extremely popular in the late 1970s and 1980s. This program airs for the first 30 minutes of the Main Street Living.

The Mission of Main Street Living

  • To present an evangelistic television ministry that invites the unchurched and shut-in to better know the saving grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
  • To present a quality Christian television program with Lutheran foundations.
  • To present the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod worship service to viewers in the upper midwest.
  • To spiritually and financially involve the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations in the upper midwest.

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November 22 Airing

This Is the Life – “Flames of Hate” – Betty Blackwood (Angie Dickinson) is stuck between the man she loves, Art (Ed Kemmer), and her obsessive father Nate (Edgar Dearing) who disapproves of Art.  But when they elope, her father cuts them off completely.

Worship Service – Rev. Dr. Steven Turner of Iowa District West delivers the message “When Christ Shall Come” based on Matthew 25:31-46.  Additional information is available on the web site:  www.mainstreetliving.com.

 

November 29 Airing

This Is the Life – Lutheran Hour Animated series – The City that Forgot About Christmas – Benji thinks the hustle and bustle of Christmas only makes people more grouchy, but Grandfather has a different view.

Worship Service – Rev. Joshua Keinath of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison delivers the message “When God Hides” based on Isaiah 64:1-9.  Additional information is available on the web site:  www.mainstreetliving.com.

 

December 6 Airing

This Is the Life – Lutheran Hour Ministries Animated Series – The Stableboy’s Christmas – A family experiences the excitement of the holidays, while trying to keep the true meaning of Christmas at the center of their preparations.

Worship Service - Rev. Lee Weander of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk, NE delivers the message “Now Is the Time” based on II Peter 3:8-14.  Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com.

 

December 13 Airing

This Is the Life – Lutheran Hour Ministries Animated Series – Red Boots for Christmas – One shop in the small town of Friedensdorf doesn’t have any Christmas decorations, and no Christmas spirit inside the store.

Worship Service – Rev. Garret Kasper of Christ Lutheran Church in Remsen, IA delivers the message “Final Instructions for Parouosia Preppers” based on 1 Thessalonians 5:9-24.  Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com.

 

December 20 Airing

This Is the Life – Lutheran Hour Ministries Animated Series – Christmas Is – A journey back in time to the first Christmas with Benji and Waldo to rediscover the feeling and message of this significant day.

Worship Service – A special presentation by Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.  Additional information is available on the web site:  www.mainstreetliving.com. 

 

December 27 Airing

This Is the Life – Lutheran Hour Ministries Animated Series – The Puzzle Club Christmas Mystery – It’s Christmas, and some mysterious events have occurred which require some special investigative talents.

Worship Service – Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President of LCMS Mid-South District, delivers the message “On the Other Side of Christmas” based on Luke 2:22-40.  Additional information is available on the web site:  www.mainstreetliving.com.