Hello Faith! Covid 19 changed everything. Faith Lutheran is a large congregation—pre-pandemic, 400 people would gather in worship on a Sunday. By the end of March, we quickly bolstered our online presence and strategy. We invested our resources into making worship accessible and...
Words help us communicate. A few weeks ago, Deacon Nina asked you to share your thoughts on Pentecost in the form of haiku poetry. Here are a few of the poems you came up with: Arlyn Tolzmann The Holy Spirit blows into our lives each day, moving us to serve. Cliff Hill Asked...
God calls us to love our neighbor by worshipping virtually. WE are the church and we are living that out each and every day.
After a month of preaching to a little blue dot on a camera in the back of an empty sanctuary, a light bulb went off. My idea was to devote time during Sunday worship to learn from leaders who were trapped “inside the box.” Throughout history, the world has been changed by people who...
How are your local clergy doing? For many of us, we are doing ministry activities in ways we never imagined. Despite an empty sanctuary, I am witnessing an engaged and invigorated ministry field. People are participating in new and exciting ways. Clergy are relying on technology to communicate...
Dear Faith Supporter, This is different, isn’t it? This Easter will be memorable for what it doesn’t have: the church gathering together. There is genuine grief amongst us. One choir member texted me after a Livestream of our Wednesday night service: “I just need to let you...
Pastor sits down at his computer on Wednesday afternoon, March 10. Oh look, my article for the Forest Lake Times is due by Friday. I’ll write another article about the coronavirus from the church’s perspective! Everyone, please wash your hands, stop shaking hands, and use lots...
Most merciful God, we come to you in this time of anxiety and uncertainty surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19. As the sorrows of our heart and mind increase, we beseech you to save us from all trouble and fear. Cast away all works of darkness. Be our rock, a castle to keep us safe. For the Lord...
Stay caught up on our children's message videos! What's the Word on the Street? Intro video Word on the Street: Lent Word on the Street: Taxes Kids, did you make any cards to send to the local senior living centers in town? Have a grown-up help you mail them or...
Heavenly God, surround our world in this time of uncertainty. Help us to make wise decisions that go beyond our personal bubbles and that we may protect our neighbors from any harm. Bless those who are the most vulnerable and in need of your care, Amen. Preventing the spread of the Coronavirus...