I was interested in the golf tournament this past weekend because several years ago I was able to walk around the 18th green at Pebble Beach.
This year I noticed all the people on the beach below and on boats who were oblivious to what was happening just a matter of yards from them. The picture reminded me of the United States today where so many seem not to be interested in what is happening around them but are living in their own little world.
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