I have been in conversation with Upbring about a second facility for unaccompanied minors being created in McAllen. I hope Lutherans will be able to help this facility get going. Be watching for later details.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has a number of regulations which restrict the participation of volunteers at these facilities.
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