Following the baptism meal last Sunday, I went to the local museum to see it for the first time and hear a lecture on Pentecostalism in the valley. The lecture was aimed mostly at Pentecostals but I was surprised by the quality of museum exhibits.
The highlight was when the ticket seller did not think I was a senior citizen and I pulled out my identification.
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