05 January 2011

I really wasn't sure

that it could actually work, but I think it did:  catechizing at the International Center of the LCMS in a brief chapel service that lasts about 20 minutes with only about 10 minutes of that for the catechization.  We plunged into the Ten Commandments today and, God willing, I'll continue the catechization each Wednesday for the next six months, working our way as far as we can get through the Small Catechism.  We'll wrap up at the end of June.  Not much "back and forth" today, but I'm hopeful that as the folks get to know me and I know them, they'll be a bit more comfortable chiming in.  Memory work for this week:  First commandment and its explanation.  Remember:  He insists on being your God because only in Him are the gifts that He longs to give you:  forgiveness for all sin, life bigger than death, the grace of sonship and being an heir of the Kingdom.  No idol can deliver the goods by which alone you can live.  Communion with the Blessed Trinity is what you were made for!  Amen!!!

8 comments:

  1. Anonymous3:12 PM

    Does the IC have a chaplain, yet?

    Pastor Tony Bertram

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  2. No, I don't believe so.

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  3. Will you be sharing a brief synopsis or the full text of each week?

    Please?

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  4. One of many blessings of last summers election(s)!

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  5. Anonymous11:59 AM

    It "worked" exactly as we hoped and prayed it would. The Word of God had its way with us. And we have people looking forward to next Wednesday! Thank you for taking on this project! + Herb Mueller

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  6. Glad to hear it went well!

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  7. Ditto on the "please", please.

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  8. Pretty please with sugar on top!

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