Many times I’ve heard friends tell me that they had a bad cold (or related disease) and they were frustrated because their doctor refused to prescribe antibiotics. Some even told me that they went to...
This article is the first in a series based on observations while worshipping during my 2018 sabbatical (October, November, and December). Because I’m immersed daily in the workings of ELCA ...
In my first “sabbatical follow-up” blog, I got us to the building with observations from the four denominations/eight congregations I visited. Let’s go inside the sanctuary now. 1 Special ...
So far, we’ve looked at getting to church and settling in the pew. Now let’s see how the eight non-ELCA congregations I visited did with their bulletins. 1 Helpful hints were more abundant ...
In my last blog, we took a look at the bulletins and announcements from the four denominations/eight congregations of my sabbatical visits. I bet you thought we’d never get to the actual worship! ...
Having just celebrated Thanksgiving, we are keenly aware of how fortunate we are to live in an area of the world that has modern amenities such as running water, electricity, and sanitation. Events ...
On November 9 in 1938, a pogrom was carried out against Jews in Nazi Germany. This large scale attack was carried out by German Stormtroopers (paramilitary) in Berlin, and aided by German citizens. The night became known as Kristallnacht, or “The Night of Broken Glass.”
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While researching what topic to cover in my November newsletter article I kept thinking about water. I guess water is on my mind because I have watched the news regarding the devastation from the ...
In this article, submitted by Mr. Lee Smith, Treasurer, ELCA Southeastern Synod, he discusses a potential tax break opportunity for those who are retired and over age 70½.
Each year at this time, I am compelled to write about the upcoming flu season and the prevailing need to get a yearly flu shot! This year is no exception because you and I know by now that every flu season is different and there is never any way to predict whether it is going to be a mild season or one that sends many individuals scurrying to the doctor for treatment of flu symptoms.
The Southeastern Synod is part of the
