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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Saying that really long Creed
Every year, I teach the three creeds of the Church in confirmation class, and every year the students always have the same reaction. They all refer to the Athanasian Creed as ‘that really long one.’ And yes, as the Church … Continue reading
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What about Pentecost?
I saw a quip on the internet the other day remarking how nice it was that Monday was an official holiday due to the celebration of Pentecost on Sunday, thus making it a coveted three day weekend. There is no … Continue reading
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Memorial Day 2012
This is my message that was delivered at cemeteries in Natoma and Paradise this morning. There is much that can be remembered about those whom we honor today, there are many stories that can be shared, and many momentos viewed, … Continue reading
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June 2012 newsletter
Peace Lutheran Church Natoma, Kansas June, 2012 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. – 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
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Thoughts on the Offering
First off, a disclaimer: this post is not about how much you give, rather it is about the way that you give. For in a society that demands that everything be made faster and more convenient, many churches seemingly lag … Continue reading
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Looking Inside the Numbers
There is one number that matters when people look at a congregation and that is the average Sunday morning attendance. And in reality, that number is very revealing in terms of the strength of a congregation in worldly terms. A … Continue reading
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Dying a Thousand Deaths
The Church is dying. But you probably knew that. Now the tricky part: what will be the cause of death? Option 1: The Church went broke. Certainly a very real possibility, many churches, no matter what their locale or their … Continue reading
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The Pastor’s Corner
Firmly Rooted, Freely Soaring One of my favorite banners that hung in church when I was growing up was a banner that read ‘Firmly Rooted – Freely Soaring’. The top half of the banner showed a new plant reaching up … Continue reading
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Movie Review: The Avengers
Amid much fanfare, Marvel’s The Avengers came out this past weekend. The opening weekend ticket sales both in the US and worldwide almost guarantee that there will be a sequel in the coming years. But while we wait for the … Continue reading
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Looking for the real world
I have never lived in the real world. From kindergarten through high school, I attended a small Lutheran school in Bronx, New York; upon graduation, I attended a small Roman Catholic college in Brooklyn for 2 years, and then transferred … Continue reading
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Such a time as this - Esther 4:14 