Archives for September 22, 2022

In this devotion, Roger Haug ’75 M.Div. writes about not giving up on people who are lost. Read today’s God Pause.

Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the 2022 RFS Fall Schedule and FAQs.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

9:00-10:50 a.m.—RFS 2 Classes                                

11:00-12:00 p.m.—Lunch Chapel

11:30-12:30 p.m.—Pre-Ordered Lunches    

12:30-4:20 a.m.—RFS 2 Classes        

4:30-5:30 p.m.—Happy Hour Hymn Sing on Campus (hosted by Student Affairs)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

9:00-10:50 a.m.—RFS 2 Classes                                

11:00-11:30 a.m.—Chapel

11:30-12:30 p.m.—Pre-Ordered Lunches    

12:30-4:20 a.m.—RFS 2 Classes

Today we will be engaging in a new and exciting ministry called Lunch Church. We pray this be an opportunity where we can join as a community and actively present. We hope you join us at 11:00 in the dining room for conversation and food! Please also join us on Zoom—see community announcements email for link.

If you missed us at the Hymntap, that is ok! We are doing round two here on campus. Join us today, September 22, from 4:30-5:30 for the RFS Happy Hour and Hymn Sing on the steps/lawn of Bockman. Beer, wine, and non alcoholic drinks are provided by Bubbly Loon, food is provided by La Tapatia, and music is by Hans Lundquist and friends. Come on by for music, drinks, food, and fun.

On September 23 after chapel in OCC, retired pastor Chris Miller will be here to give away books to aid in preaching at end of life situations. He will have a table set up outside of chapel. Come on by to get some books to aid in your ministry. 

Retired pastor Chris Miller and 14 other clergy (active and retired), along with seven lay people, have contributed Funeral Sermons, Tributes, and Stories to give new pastors confidence in preaching to the family, your church members and your community at this special time—at the end-of-a-life.  Hearts are open in unique ways to hear the Gospel, give thanks for a life shared, and acknowledge the reality of death in our lives.  You want to be the preacher who addresses those needs and opportunities … with examples that have served these clergy in common or special, tragic or non-traditional cases. They offer a template to guide in your prayerful preparations.

Two Books:

 “It Takes All Kinds to be in The Great Cloud of Witnesses” (Free)

 “Saints I Have Known and Buried”  (Seminarian Discount: 25% = $15)

If you are interested in or curious about small town and rural (STaR) ministry, you are invited to join us at a table in the Dining Hall in the Olson Community Center on Friday Sept. 23 from 11:30 to 12:15. We will have a sign on our table to help you find us.

If you are unable to join us and would like to be invited to future gatherings, email Pr. Jon Anderson at janderson008@luthersem.edu.