At last Sunday's forum, I told the group our daughter in Wisconsin is expecting their second child after Christmas and our son in Arizona is expecting their second child in April. With these new additions to our family, by next spring Lynn and I will have seven grandchildren, all under the age of five.
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