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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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. 

January 3 Airing

This Is the Life – This episode, “A Friend in Deed” explores the Christians duty to forgive those who have done us wrong.

Worship Service - Rev. Richard Merrill of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, IA delivers the message “A Few More Gifts” based on Ephesians 1:3-14.  Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com.

 

January 10 Airing

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

Worship Service – Rev. Jason Letsche of First Lutheran Church in Kingsley, IA delivers the message.  Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com.

 

January 17 Airing

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

Worship Service – Rev. Henry Witte of Hope Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, NE delivers the message “Glorify God in Your Body” based on 1 Corinthians 6:20.  Additional information is available on the web site:  www.mainstreetliving.com. 

 

January 24 Airing

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

Worship Service – Lutherans for Life Sunday – Special message delivered by Rev. Dr. Michael Salemink.  Additional information is available on the web site:  www.mainstreetliving.com. 

 

January 31 Airing

This Is the Life – “The Point of No Return”.  This color presentation discusses God’s limitless grace.

Worship Service – Rev. David Zirpel of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA delivers the message “I’ve Never Been This Way Before” based on Deuteronony 18:15-20.  Additional information is available on the web site:  www.mainstreetliving.com.