tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348170.post110299866479369654..comments2023-04-01T00:52:54.119-05:00Comments on Journalistic Jargon: A sad state of affairs...Mommy's Resource Closethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512274839436510615noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348170.post-1103565203399115882004-12-20T11:53:00.000-06:002004-12-20T11:53:00.000-06:00Erica,
I'm very sorry to hear about the voter's me...Erica,<br />I'm very sorry to hear about the voter's meeting. Our congregation had one on Dec. 5th that was similarly frustrating. I couldn't believe it when grown adults were yelling out of turn. It was weird. It's sad that most LCMS folks (myself included at one time) don't understand the call of ministry. It would be a good practice for all of us to go back and review the promises we made to our pastor at his ordination service and in his call documents.<br /><br />1 Corinthians 11:19Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754389428164281014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348170.post-1103326769609589772004-12-17T17:39:00.000-06:002004-12-17T17:39:00.000-06:00Welcome to my blog, Bert! Glad to have you here. A...Welcome to my blog, Bert! Glad to have you here. As Lutherans, we call a pastor from the seminaries. It is up to the congregation, though, which pastor is chosen if more than one respond positively toward coming to lead the church in need.<br /><br />If you have other questions about Lutheran theology and politics, which I don't often get too deep into, you might find Here We Stand to be a helpful metablog. A number of Lutherans (mostly Missouri Synod -- there are about 100 synods worldwide) blog on that site, and get more into the nitty-gritty. Also, check out Dan the geologist (or rock guy)'s blog (both sites are on my blogroll). He will often post links and commentary about the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).<br /><br />Glen, thank you for your support. I've been thinking about what I might say if, at our next meeting in January, someone gets up to try to attack our pastor again. I think I'll give a short speech that will be taken from this post. I just pray that 1) it doesn't come to that, and 2) that if it does, I have the strength to give the speech.Mommy's Resource Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512274839436510615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348170.post-1103321393904842002004-12-17T16:09:00.000-06:002004-12-17T16:09:00.000-06:00Just started reading this Blog. You don't describ...Just started reading this Blog. You don't describe what you are talking about so I have a hard time following. Does you bunch appoint or call a pastor? Catholics and some Methodists are appointed and that's all I and familiar with. Keep the faith! You will be fine. Regards BertBerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110177315879944902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348170.post-1103320171627621662004-12-17T15:49:00.000-06:002004-12-17T15:49:00.000-06:00Erica,
You & Ron are viewing the increasing (and ...Erica,<br /><br />You & Ron are viewing the increasing (and unfortunate) tendency of good, confessional, orthodox pastors coming under fire because they take their vows seriously. In their efforts to be true undershepherds, these good men run afoul of folks who have become jaded by the onslaught of our current American Methobapticostal "feelgood" culture, and who take great offense at being divided from that culture by orthodox Lutheran Word & Sacrament ministry. Their itching ears are not being scratched by your pastor, and they are rising up in rebellion.<br /><br />Even worse, is that there are many in the District & Synodical leadership who tolerate, if not outright abet, such rebellion.<br /><br />Stay true to that which you know is true. Support your pastor and his family. Pray. Speak the truth, in love, when the opportunity arises. Don't be unduly discouraged. You will have our prayers. God's Will *will* be done, and whatever the outcome, it will be such that God will use it to further His Kingdom.<br /><br />God's blessings to you, your pastor, and all the saints at Immanuel during this blessed, albeit difficult, Advent season.<br /><br />-ghpghphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13782134182104667235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348170.post-1103158330289754032004-12-15T18:52:00.000-06:002004-12-15T18:52:00.000-06:00Thank you, Devona. Your support means a lot, as do...Thank you, Devona. Your support means a lot, as do your prayers. We need them very much. We love you guys, too.Mommy's Resource Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512274839436510615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348170.post-1103132842179175182004-12-15T11:47:00.000-06:002004-12-15T11:47:00.000-06:00Erica,
I'm sorry that you're having a tough time ...Erica,<br /><br />I'm sorry that you're having a tough time at your church. In Revelation it shows us that the anti-christ springs up from within the church, and it is happening in a small way in every congregation. Don't let it shake you up though, because we know the ending. Jesus will prevail and all will be right. <br /><br />I will be praying for your congregation, and for your pastor.<br /><br />We love you guys, stay strong.Devonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768505492952325016noreply@blogger.com