Tag: Christians

The Call

By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, Maples United Methodist Church How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As…

Parson to Person 

By: Dr. James Bachman Dear Parson, What do you think of Ouija boards? They even have pink ones to appeal to little girls. Should I let my child have one? These alphabet boards use a planchette, which is a smaller piece on casters which moves by spirit power, pointing out letters and making words. This…

Stephen Ministry Grows at Christ Lutheran

The Christian care giving ministry at Christ Lutheran Church in Woodburn has grown recently. Twelve new Stephen Ministers were commissioned on May 22. These new lay caregivers join fifteen active Stephen Ministers (includes four Stephen Leaders) already commissioned and serving at Christ. The newly commissioned Stephen Ministers are; Keith and Pam Bohren, Marry Bottoms, Carolyn…