I am visiting the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa for eight days to reestablish our relationship with our companion synod.
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LENT–DAY 8
A common occurrence takes place around this time of the year when the normally calm, faithful church folk, who for months have built up the war chest of their belligerence, ambush the annual congregational meeting to wage a bitter battle over the budget.
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS
People in my neighborhood, who have only been to church once or twice, regularly tell me that they pray for us every day. That kind of relationship is beautiful.