by Mona Marquardt | Jul 21, 2021 | Christian Education, Hey Pastor?
There’s nothing directly to support that and tradition is of mixed opinion about it. At any rate, we do know that she was a faithful companion of Jesus’ and in some of her actions, like anointing Jesus, showed an understanding of who Jesus was that the disciples...
by Mona Marquardt | Jul 16, 2021 | Christian Education, Hey Pastor?
In the summer months we get lots of parables from Jesus. Originally it seems like Jesus wanted to keep those who were against him from understanding everything he was saying. Theologian Fred Craddock says, “Remember, these are not children’s stories” when Jesus talks...
by Mona Marquardt | Jul 9, 2021 | Christian Education, Hey Pastor?
Our readings of scripture each week come from the Revised Common Lectionary. Today, most Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations read the same Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel readings. They occur on a three year cycle, each focusing on...
by Mona Marquardt | Jul 6, 2021 | Christian Education
Together in Jesus Christ we are freed by grace to live faithfully, witness boldly and serve joyfully. #GodsWorkOurHands Scheduled for Sept. 12, 2021, “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in...
by Mona Marquardt | Jul 2, 2021 | Christian Education, Hey Pastor?
Singing or chanting, which is usually acapella tonal singing, in church began as a functional need. In the centuries before microphones and sound systems, worship leaders needed ways to be heard. If you’ve ever heard someone trying to yell over a crowd, you know that...
by Mona Marquardt | Jun 25, 2021 | Hey Pastor?
I recently had a conversation about the Paschal candle and when we light it. The name refers to the Easter and Passover season and connects us to Jesus’ visible presence on earth after the resurrection. We light it as a visible reminder of our connection to...
