Synod Assembly 2009

The Southeastern MN Synod of the ELCA will be meeting in assembly on Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2.  If you are interested in a preview of the resolutions that will be considered, click here:  http://www.semnsynod.org/assembly/2009/resolutions.html
Please pray for your voting members, pastors, special visitors, and all who gather as part of the body of [...]

Additions to the Blogroll

See the column at left to click on two important Caring Bridge websites, that of Josh Peterson and that of the late Peggy Hammond.

“That’s Pretty Intimate”

“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God;
and that is what we are.” 
- 1 John 3:1

What associations do you make when you hear the word “children?”  What attributes come to mind? 
When I asked that question in Bible Study on Wednesday morning, I heard the [...]

Visible Wounds

26 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in [...]

Sunday’s Comin’

A visual take on a classic sermon by Tony Campolo.  Really, really hope to see you Sunday.
http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=9601494a6a22cf456942&sp=1

Check Back Later

I will be posting something for Easter Sunday, but not until after the worship services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are complete.  In the meantime, I urge you to experience first-hand this story of deep love…here or elsewhere.  The worship schedule for First Lutheran can be found by scrolling down the page.

Holy Week Schedule 2009

Palm Sunday, April 5
8:15 am       Traditional Worship/HC
10:30 am     Contemporary Worship
 
Wednesday, April 8
NO 9th grade Confirmation class
NO Soup Supper, NO Worship
 
Maundy Thursday, April 9
7:00 pm       Maundy (Commandment) Thursday Worship/Footwashing
                   First Communion for 5th graders
 
Good Friday, April 10
12 noon       Ecumenical Worship
7:00 pm       Evening Worship
 
Holy Saturday, April 11
Sanctuary will be open for personal prayer
 
Easter Sunday, April [...]

Rare Painting Found in Church Custodian’s Closet

http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=392445

Embodiment

Is my hand shortened, that it cannot redeem? Or have I no power to deliver?  (Isaiah 50:2b)
In this passage, a series of questions confronts the listener.  God is asking questions.  And through the metaphor of a suffering servant, God is taking on human traits.  In Isaiah chapter 50, God has a physical presence–a body–which is [...]