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Redeemer Lutheran, the church in which I serve as pastor, is trying to revitalize the existing library. We have a cart that is filled weekly with various items taken from the library and much to my surprise members are actually taking things from the cart! I came across some reasonably priced children's books at Madison Church Supply that tell the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus. In worship I invited the kids to come forward and I walked them through Holy Week using the front cover… Continue

Trevor showed up to acolyte once last year and has never showed when scheduled this year. He is scheduled to be confirmed in May, but I told his mom Trevor needs to get in some acolyte service before his confirmation. The kids are required to attend the Wednesday Lenten services with the understanding we do not meet for "structured" class. I suggested to his mom that Trevor acolyte for all our Wednesday Lenten services. My parish administrator didn't think it was "fair" to the other students. To… Continue

After church a few weeks ago, Kelly came to me with Morgan and said, "Pastor Stephanie, Morgan wants to join confirmation. She's never had first communion. Could you do a quick first communion thing with her so she could take communion?" I said sure and asked Kelly to join her so Morgan didn't have to meet with the pastor by herself. Kelly said, "Either me or Jessica or Kacy or someone."

Two weeks later, Kelly comes to me again. "Pastor Stephanie, Courtney hasn't taken first communion. Could sh… Continue