If you want to be baptized or know of someone who does. please speak with me a few weeks in advance. I want to set a time to discuss baptism with the family and we need to get information for the worship bulletin and certificates. Some Sundays may be more appropriate than others.
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