Pastor's Corner

Every month the newsletter's "From the pastor's desk" article will be published here.  We will also maintain a link to previous months articles as we go forward.  The BIG news is the addition of our "Ask the Pastors" column on the right.

To facilitate learning and spiritual growth, we now have the following link to Pastor Kerry L. Nelson's "Daily Devotional" page.   http://www.covenantlutheran.org/devotions.html  Take a moment out of your busy day to read a passage from scripture, and how it may apply to our lives.  If questions arise, feel free to come back to this page and "Ask the Pastors".
 

From the pastor's desk

May 2008

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

May is a month that we do a great deal of rushing here and there. Rushing to school for end-of-year programs with cameras in hand. Rushing to tournaments and playoffs. Rushing to make plans for the summer and line up kids for summer camps. In the rush, we forget about time and when the rush is over we raise our heads and exclaim, “Where did all our time go” or “My, how times flies.”  Somewhere along the line, we look back and remember and see time from a different perspective. This month I dedicate this newsletter to Emilie Bean who turns 100 on May 26. She has seen a great deal in her time.

I researched to see what happened the year Emilie was born. Here are some of the facts. It was the first year we celebrated Mother’s Day. The first credit union was established. It was the first time a ball was dropped on New Year’s Eve in Times Square. The first passenger flight on an airplane occurred. The first horror show was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The F.B.I. was established. The Model T was introduced. And last but not least, the 16th amendment to the constitution was ratified permitting the United States government to collect income tax.

Emile has seen and lived through a great deal in her life. This article does not have the space to record all that she has seen and lived through. But suffice it to say that she has observed and lived through more than we can even remember. I believe two world wars and a depression would have been enough.

But longevity is not what makes Emile so special. Emile is most loved and remembered for her faithfulness to God and neighbor, not to mention her lovely smile and pleasant disposition. And her greatest gift is her cards and letters in her beautiful handwriting that she still sends out. E-mail has not corrupted her.

As I celebrated 24 years at Christ the Lord, and Christ the Lord celebrates 29 years, I am mindful that neither the church nor myself would be here without faithful believers like Emilie Bean. “I thank my God every time I remember you” Philippians. 1:3.

In honor of this wonderful woman, I want to invite you to join with me in sending her a card on her special day, May 26.  She deserves only the best on this special day. Thank God for allowing us to have her for so long.

In His service,
Pastor Bob

 Link to previous months "From the Pastor's desk" letters

The questions was asked:

Why during the Apostle's Creed, do we say " I believe in the Holy Catholic Church", when we are Lutheran?

Click here for the Pastors' response.

The question was asked:

How do you witness to someone when they say it is hard to believe in something that they cannot feel, see or touch?   

Click here for the Pastors' response

The question was asked:

One of the most amazing stories from the Bible is Paul's participation in the persecution of the Christians and God's intervention and Paul's complete reversal of attitude to the Christians. My question is at what time in a person’s life does good or evil become dominant? Is it preordained for some people to create evil all their life?  My reasoning is “Thank you God for all your grace, mercy and love.”  

Click here for the Pastors' response.

Want to ask the Pastors a question?  Just click on the link below to a confidential form, which is emailed directly to the pastors - no one else will see it.

Let's get some answers.

Link to "Ask the Pastors" form.