I got these two acronyms confused in my sermon last Sunday and had to hold back laughing at myself. I have to admit I do not know much about either.
At least what I did was not as bad as a pastor who recently poured wine instead of water into the font before a baptism.
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