Messenger (Page 35)

 A friend from seminary recently walked into his living room on Inauguration Day. His son, who is in first grade, was praying along with the prayers being offered during the inaugural festivities.  Quickly, this father pulled out his smartphone and snapped a picture of his son.  He shared it with us on Facebook.  I’ve known Caden since he was born, and as the product of a…

Last month I was looking at a crèche (Nativity scene) with one of the young disciples from Luther Memorial.  As we talked about each of the figures in the scene, he told me that he thought Mary, Jesus’ mother, looked kind of sad.  When I asked him why he thought she was sad, he said she was probably sad because, once Jesus was born, her work was finished. His observation…

PJ’s Page!   It is a gift, indeed, to begin the month of November by remembering the saints who have gone before us.  As is customary in our community of faith, you are invited to bring photos and other mementos to share in our All Saints display in the narthex.  Although we will first see the display on Nov. 4th, All Saints Sunday, the display will remain in…