Rev. Dr. Steven Albertin Luke 13:10-17 August 21, 2022 Pilgrim Lutheran Church Carmel, Indiana “Pastor, how many times to I HAVE TO go to church a year in order to remain a member?” “Pastor, how many services do I HAVE TO attend so that I can be confirmed?” “Pastor, how much money to I HAVE…
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Norm Metzler *Dr. Norm Metzler taught Systematic theology and Ethics at Concordia University in Portland Oregon. He recently served a vacancy at a congregation where he worked with a deacon in training to complete his program and get licensed by the district. The deacon then was contracted to serve a vacancy at a neighboring congregation which…
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The Epiphany (Winter) Issue of the Daystar Journal will be devoted to the mission of the church. It is a very pertinent topic and was the subject of a recent LCMS conference. Our first article addresses the question, “What Is the Purpose of the Local Church?” The question has particular relevance to small…
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