I spent last Monday night in the dorm of an independent Lutheran congregation in Laredo, a congregation of Latin American Lutheran Missions and not affiliated with any of the US Lutheran denominations. They own all four corners at the intersection of Salinas and Baltimore and have a variety of ministries for their community.
Both Bishop Eaton and Bishop Briner have suggested congregations not have remote or virtual Holy Communion services. I suggest First Lutheran abide by this advice and not have Holy Communion services
The poncho-like vestment worn at most worship services is to be worn by the presiding minister at Holy Communion. Since there was no sacrament, the vestment was not worn.
Church signs with message boards like the one at First Lutheran Church in Edinburg can create some interesting situations. Sometimes the sign does not communicate what is intended. Following 9/11 at