As some of you know, we have been invited to save the first weekend in August do meet with the congregation in Mission to consider cooperative ministry. Plans will be made more specific later.
In the meantime, Pr. Spindt has sent me several projects the two congregations can get started on before August. I plan to review what she is suggesting in the next few days and will try to develop a plan. Stay tuned.
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