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Mar 23
1 min

Coronavirus Holy Communion Guidance

Both Bishop Eaton and Bishop Briner have suggested congregations not have remote or virtual Holy Communion services. I suggest First Lut...

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Mar 22
1 min

Why Did Pastor Paul not Wear a Chasuble for the March 22 Sermon Taping?

The poncho-like vestment worn at most worship services is to be worn by the presiding minister at Holy Communion. Since there was no sac...

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Mar 19
1 min

Church Signs with Messages

Church signs with message boards like the one at First Lutheran Church in Edinburg can create some interesting situations. Sometimes the...

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Mar 18
1 min

Synod Statistics

* 8 pastoral leaders have resigned calls/contracts at or before Lent - leading to 12 new vacancies - most are still awaiting a (new) tran...

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Mar 18
1 min

Major Change in Three Days

I came back from the transitional pastors meeting in Robstown March 14 with the understanding the synod staff would be spending more time...

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Mar 18
1 min

No April 1 Service

No fooling! The pastors of the Rio Grande Conference decided today to stop the round robin because of coronavirus. The next scheduled s...

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Mar 18
1 min

What Is a Samaritan?

When the people of Israel went into exile, many of them married native people from the Fertile Crescent. The children of these unions we...

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Mar 9
1 min

A Sign of the Times

Yesterday Bishop Elizabeth sent out an email seeking contributions on a Sunday for International Women's Day. I did not grow up with bis...

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Mar 9
1 min

Christmas Music in Lent

The congregation I will be preaching in this Wednesday told me they want to sing Christmas music in Lent. I told them they can sing whate...

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Mar 9
1 min

Thank You to Work Day Workers

Many thanks to those who came last Saturday to spruce up the buildings and grounds at church. Much work was accomplished and I heard sev...

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Feb 17
1 min

Grandchildren Doing Well

We now have five granddaughters with a sixth due after Easter. So far, we have been blessed with one grandson. All are doing well.

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Feb 17
1 min

National Prayer Breakfast

This year's event was controversial. Generally, the ELCA does not participate in the annual event because it has become so politically a...

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Feb 17
1 min

Mid-Week Lenten Preaching Round Robin

The pastors of the Rio Grande Conference will meet this week to finalize plans for Lenten preaching. We will have a different preacher e...

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Feb 1
1 min

Lower Suicide Rate in Hidalgo County

I looked at a map of suicides in the United States and noted the suicide rate in this county is below the national average. The areas wi...

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Jan 26
1 min

Meeting with Rev. Dr. Edward Kern

Judging from comments I have heard, the meeting this week went well. If there are other people you would like to invite to First to disc...

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Jan 26
1 min

I am...

"I am the way, the truth, and the life." The chaplain of the United States Senate started today's session of the impeachment trial with ...

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Jan 21
1 min

Recent NOAH Field Trip

I enjoyed our trip to the ranch north of town last week to learn about the genetics of breeding cattle. I encourage more of you to take ...

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Jan 21
1 min

Use of They, Them, Their

I noted more usage of these pronouns to refer to individuals during my recent trip to Washington, DC. I expect these pronouns to be used...

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Jan 21
1 min

Pastor Carl Fredrickson Dies

This former pastor in the valley died recently in his sleep. His funeral (memorial service)will be in San Antonio in May on what would h...

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Jan 21
1 min

Improved Lighting in Lobby

The new lighting in the lobby (narthex) is a noticeable improvement over what we had before. Thank you to the Waughs and all others who ...

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302 S. Sugar Rd.

Edinburg, TX 78539

Coronavirus Holy Communion Guidance

Why Did Pastor Paul not Wear a Chasuble for the March 22 Sermon Taping?

Church Signs with Messages

Synod Statistics

Major Change in Three Days

No April 1 Service

What Is a Samaritan?

A Sign of the Times

Christmas Music in Lent

Thank You to Work Day Workers

Grandchildren Doing Well

National Prayer Breakfast

Mid-Week Lenten Preaching Round Robin

Lower Suicide Rate in Hidalgo County

Meeting with Rev. Dr. Edward Kern

I am...

Recent NOAH Field Trip

Use of They, Them, Their

Pastor Carl Fredrickson Dies

Improved Lighting in Lobby