Vacation Bible School. Mission Trips. Conferences. As we find ourselves already part way through the summer months, church staff and volunteers find themselves in the midst of this beautiful (and exhausting) time of the year. Because time spent in conversations, building relationships, and sleep is critical - we are here to help so you can … Continue reading The Priesthood of All Believers Gets Practical – Part #4
From Ashes to Easter, by the Rev. Dr. David M. Wendel, NALC Assistant to the Bishop for Ministry and Ecumenism, is now available. The 2018 Lenten devotions follow the daily Bible reading calendar being used throughout the NALC, the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church—Canada. From Ashes to Easter is available for download in two … Continue reading From Ashes to Easter
As Lent approaches very quickly, in the church as leaders and volunteer servants, we find ourselves with a very long to do list and a very short amount of time. People often joke with me thinking that I love organization The truth? While I do love brightly colored post-it notes, organization isn't my thing. Relationships … Continue reading The Priesthood of All Believers Gets Practical Part 2
As an Easter Vigil, gather together in the form of an open house so people can come and go or stay for the entire event. The main focus was to read Scripture out loud beginning around dinner time. There were a variety of hands on, creative projects while Scripture is being read, such as: dying Easter … Continue reading Easter Vigil
"Tell Me Your Story" -a great and different evangelism tool. This was spray painted on a couch that was wheeled from our church to different places - a park at Ohio State University, the cross roads at a student union, a street corner, etc. Instead of "evangelizing" and talking about our stories, we would simply … Continue reading Tell Me Your Story
Abida Hearts on Fire 