tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post3490559367113400586..comments2024-03-24T05:54:23.612-05:00Comments on Weedon's Blog: The Body of ChristWilliam Weedonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383850332591975790noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-17178151986571379552009-05-01T10:19:00.000-05:002009-05-01T10:19:00.000-05:00But, Pastor Roemke, what's the point of a synodica...But, Pastor Roemke, what's the point of a synodical "fellowship"? If I have to make a determination every time I contemplate visiting an LCMS congregation, it's no different from making a determination of visiting any other church.<br /><br />Actually, it's worse. Worse because the LCMS label tricks people into believing they can trust false teachings and blatant error because it's from an LCMS congregation.Jim Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666507238123326223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-11639592764407680692009-05-01T09:06:00.001-05:002009-05-01T09:06:00.001-05:00Jim,
When the ancient Christian visited the Churc...Jim,<br /><br />When the ancient Christian visited the Church in Corinth there were some practices (and teachings!) going on there that would raise an eyebrow or two indeed. Bad practice can be found throughout the length and breadth of the Church. The miracle is that somehow beneath the garbage and muck, there's a blessed communion and union in Christ that binds heart to heart and soul to soul and nothing Satan throws at it can destroy it. That's sweet indeed. And when one finds this true inner communion expressed also in outward concord, it's a cause for double or triple rejoicing - for it is certainly not always the case. <br /><br />Pax!William Weedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383850332591975790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-28874576054405495282009-05-01T08:58:00.000-05:002009-05-01T08:58:00.000-05:00Jim,I know, but too bad, that is nit the reality a...Jim,I know, but too bad, that is nit the reality and it hasn't been for more than a generation. Better to live with the reality that we have than to simply say "That's not the way its supposed to be! I'm not going to travel or go to church when I travel."Rev. Jim Roemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765590533573457596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-59602064244839485132009-04-30T16:06:00.000-05:002009-04-30T16:06:00.000-05:00But supposedly that's the point of synodical fello...But supposedly that's the point of synodical fellowship: you're not supposed to have to do research so you can go to church without violating conscience.Jim Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666507238123326223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-90141137694765345762009-04-30T15:41:00.000-05:002009-04-30T15:41:00.000-05:00It is a sad truth that in our sinful, fallen world...It is a sad truth that in our sinful, fallen world, Christ's Church is dangerously divided, sometimes to the extreme of open heresy and heterodoxy. If you are travelling, do some research on your own or ask your pastor for a recommendation. That's what I do. And the few times that I do get a call from out-of-town visitors asking about our church and worship I always appreciate the opporunity.Rev. Jim Roemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765590533573457596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-7616911972567196082009-04-30T13:03:00.000-05:002009-04-30T13:03:00.000-05:00You know, this is a wonderful thought. I wish I c...You know, this is a wonderful thought. I wish I could share in the sentiments. But the final straw was last June when my wife and I visited an LCMS congregation while on a short trip, and a (vested) woman elder was presiding at communion. (When we realized what was going on, we walked out). I wish this were an exception. It's not. I have grown weary of dealing with antics at various LCMS congregations, and I won't attend another LCMS outside of my own. Because I don't know what I'll get.Jim Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666507238123326223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-594168150384214292009-04-30T11:08:00.000-05:002009-04-30T11:08:00.000-05:00It's the same when I travel several hours out of s...It's the same when I travel several hours out of state to visit with fellow LCMS homeschoolers. I attend church with whomever I'm visiting, and it's pure bliss. <br /><br />On the Martin Loopers email list we can say "Meet you at the Communion rail Sunday morning?" even though the group of us are spread out over the entire country (and world!)<br /><br />And like Pr. Beisel says, the common liturgy is such a blessing.Elephantschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610471467736150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-4652175762747244922009-04-29T22:29:00.000-05:002009-04-29T22:29:00.000-05:00I'm sure part of what made her feel at home was co...I'm sure part of what made her feel at home was coming to a place that shared not only a common faith but a common liturgy as well. Liturgical uniformity, though unnecessary for many, is a blessing.Rev. Paul Beiselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678751687495292703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291232.post-30384319897589276962009-04-29T20:56:00.000-05:002009-04-29T20:56:00.000-05:00Beautiful indeed.
Reminds me of the words from a ...Beautiful indeed.<br /><br />Reminds me of the words from a Rich Mullins song, "Peace" -<br /><br />"Though we're strangers, <br />still I love you <br />I love you more than your mask <br />And you know you have to trust this to be true <br />And I know that's much to ask <br />But lay down your fears, come and join this feast <br />He has called us here, you and me <br /><br />And may peace rain down from Heaven <br />Like little pieces of the sky <br />Little keepers of the promise <br />Falling on these souls <br />This drought has dried <br />In His Blood and in His Body <br />In the Bread and in this Wine <br />Peace to you <br />Peace of Christ to you <br /><br />And though I love you, still we're strangers <br />Prisoners in these lonely hearts <br />And though our blindness separates us <br />Still His light shines in the dark <br /><br />And His outstretched arms are still strong enough to reach <br />Behind these prison bars to set us free <br /><br />So may peace rain down from Heaven <br />Like little pieces of the sky <br />Little keepers of the promise <br />Falling on these souls the drought has dried <br />In His Blood and in His Body <br />In this Bread and in this Wine <br />Peace to you <br />Peace of Christ to youPete Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999043705112021562noreply@blogger.com