My devotional readings have had several readings from the Apocrypha (books in Catholic but not Protestant Bibles) in recent days.
Sometimes we have alternative readings for Lutheran worship from the Apocrypha. Have you ever heard a reading from the Apocrypha? Would you like to hear such a reading when they are available?
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