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Well, don't really forget the Scouts motto, but as we heard in worship yesterday and from Seminarian Bonnie Lanyi's sermon that when Jesus sent the disciples out with no purse, no bag, and no sandals, it was not a lesson in "being un-prepared" but a reminder of putting our trust and dependency in God. And that is a fitting reminder especially in this week in which we will celebrate two baptisms. Kersti Lynn Anne Stalqvist was baptized on Saturday night and this coming Sunday little Bradley James Rahjes will be baptized at the 8:30am worship service. As Bonnie reminded us, "the number one thing that a baby is learning is trust." And in baptism God welcomes us into a life-long relationship of trusting in him. And it is through that relationship that we are able to extend that trust to others.
So trusting in the Lord God we go about our daily lives. In the summer that seems to bring a lot of coming and going for many people. Each week many people are heading out or coming back from vacations or visits. This week we are glad to welcome back both Pastor Jack and Minister of Music Ryan Hostler. Pastor Jack and his wife Karen have been away visiting his kids and grandkids and enjoying a relaxed road trip along the way. Ryan spent the week at the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (Ryan also serves on the board for ALCM) Conference at Valparaiso University. A wonderful experience of worship, hymn festivals, workshops and studying by over 500 Pan-Lutheran church musicians. A highlight was the Hymn Festival lead by the National Lutheran Choir, Ryan shared the picture below taken at the service.
Have a great week. Trust in God!
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