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Lent Takes Time and Effort, It Is Important

By Rev. Harold Usgaard Synod Bishop The sign on the side of the car said “student driver.” I should have realized that. An auto going five miles under the speed limit, a young driver with eyes glued straight ahead, hands … Continue reading

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The Challenge and Joy of Parent-Leaders

By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart… soul…and might. Keep these words I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk … Continue reading

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Opening Worship Focuses on the Legacy of Families’ Faith

By Rev. Emily Carson The 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assemblybegan with a worship service on Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. Worship began with Remembrance of Baptism as worship assistants dipped evergreen branches into water and sprinkled the gathered community. Musicians … Continue reading

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Why Do YOU Matter to All of God’s Children?

by Marilyn Sharpe Paul was six years old when his Sunday school teacher asked all of the children to draw pictures of their families. When he finished, he carefully rolled it up and placed it in his bag to take … Continue reading

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Making Advent a Family Tradition

By Rev. Harold Usgaard Synod Bishop After all these years, our adult children still remember the tune and most of the words: “The King of glory come, the nation rejoices, open the gates before him, lift up your voices.” It … Continue reading

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