May 26 will be the last children's sermon for the summer. With school and Sunday school ending for the season, we will probably have fewer children at worship. Also, all regularly attending youth have had a chance to put something in the box.
I am not sure what I will suggest we do in the fall. I encourage you to stay tuned.
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