tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712530471749964930.post5862861199127593077..comments2023-06-16T05:09:02.423-07:00Comments on your average pastor: Learning mission outreach in South Kitsap: Celebrating FacesJoseph BW Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10158272900007170551noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712530471749964930.post-89670307270284130432010-01-15T13:05:08.094-08:002010-01-15T13:05:08.094-08:00Tracy--
With comment #1, I have learned a lot fro...Tracy--<br /><br />With comment #1, I have learned a lot from people in the congregation and from my wife. The ELCA is being a lot more strategic about supporting mission. Social service type ministries are good, but I think they may be looking to support ministries that build relationships. Luther wrote a lot about vocation--though some have argued that his understanding of vocation and ours is a bit different. What I think is similar is that in baptism we are given a vocation to serve our neighbor using the gifts we have been given. I hope FLCC is able to make good connections with the community. I think we're going to learn a lot in the next several weeks.<br /><br />Comment #2<br /><br />"BW" stands for Burton Wallschlaeger. Wallschlaeger is Melanie's last name. We took each other's last names as 2nd middle names when we were married.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712530471749964930.post-67552913360357080472010-01-15T12:47:36.093-08:002010-01-15T12:47:36.093-08:00BTW, whats the 'BW' stand for? If you don&...BTW, whats the 'BW' stand for? If you don't mind me asking, that is.Tracy Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796003789416130271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712530471749964930.post-1571728222958626472010-01-14T22:24:28.440-08:002010-01-14T22:24:28.440-08:00Really looking forward to these services. Serving ...Really looking forward to these services. Serving God through intentionally appreciating those who "do the work" is a great opportunity for our church and community. Thanks for putting this in motion. Next time you see me, ask me about the March 28th event for law enforcement, ok?Tracy Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796003789416130271noreply@blogger.com