Luther Seminary reports, "Only 68 percent [of respondents] said their connection to God is sustained during the week and plays an active role in their daily lives. The rest - almost one-third of churchgoers who participated - either said that God is not particularly active or they are unsure of God's activity."
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