Rebeckah Ellinghuysen
When weary, we turn to Psalm 23 for comfort, exploring the shepherd-sheep analogy to understand our relationship with the Savior. Rebeckah will delve into the psalm and stories of biblical figures, highlighting God's faithfulness and inviting us to find rest in Him.
When we are weary and burdened, we turn to God’s word for encouragement and hope. Psalm 23 is a beloved passage that offers such comfort. Starting with “The Lord is my shepherd,” we will look at the analogy of shepherd and sheep, and how that applies to our Savior and ourselves. Taking the psalm verse by verse, we will dig deep into God’s Word to discuss finding rest in His truth, in His sovereignty, and in His promises. Rebeckah weaves portions of her life story into her teaching which will inspire and uplift. She will also use stories from the lives of Jeremiah, Job, and Peter to show that God is trustworthy and faithful in all that He does. Through this session, we will explore finding rest in the Good Shepherd. Jesus invites us to come to Him.
Rebeckah Ellinghuysen, MA was raised in an Evangelical Christian church and earned a Bachelor’s in Theology and Master’s in Clinical Counseling from a Christian Bible college and seminary. She served overseas as a missionary to the West Bank of Israel and Dominican Republic, returning stateside in 2007. Rebeckah transplanted into the WELS in 2009. She spent several years working for community-based programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota, as a family therapist, mental health practitioner, and home visitor, serving at-risk families and youth involved with Child Protective Services. In 2017, she stepped away from this intense work due to her health. Rebeckah has served St. John’s of Lewiston since 2018; she works remotely doing bookkeeping and HR. Rebeckah is married to Alex; they have three sons, one daughter-in-love, and a newborn granddaughter.