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.

News

Bulletin Announcements

December 29 airing

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 – Main Street Living Special Presentation – Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President of the Mid-South District, LC-MS, delivers the message “Satan Fails; Prophesy is Fulfilled” based on Matthew 2:13-23.  Additional information is available on the web site: https://www.mainstreetliving.com/siouxcity/.

January 5 airing

This is the Life – “A Friend in Deed” explores the Christian's duty to forgive those who have done us wrong.

Worship Service – Rev. David Doellinger of Pilgrim Lutheran Church of Quimby, delivers the message “Jesus is Unwrapped and Revealed as Our Savior and King” based on Matthew 2:1-12.  Additional information is available on the web site: https://www.mainstreetliving.com/siouxcity/.

January 12 airing

This is the Life – “God of Life” illustrates that we, as Christians, all have responsibilities.  It is a cross we bear.

Worship Service – Rev. Paul Flo of Hope Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, delivers the message “Baptism – Not Normal” based on Matthew 3:17.  Additional information is available on the web site: https://www.mainstreetliving.com/siouxcity/.


January 19 airing

This is the Life – “Adrift” – Children can be a very effective witness.  This episode discusses the effectiveness of children who witness for Christ.

Worship Service – Rev. Jonathan Riggert of Trinity Lutheran in Cherokee, delivers the message “Look!” based on John 1:29-42a.  Additional information is available on the web site: https://www.mainstreetliving.com/siouxcity/.


January 26 airing

This is the Life – The Hand of God” – This black and white presentation deals with making opportunities from problems.

Worship Service –  Rev. Michael Awe of Hope Lutheran Church in South Sioux City,  delivers the message “What Foolishness” based on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18.  Additional information is available on the web site: https://www.mainstreetliving.com/siouxcity/.