Prayers for All Saints Day
The Lord will guide you continually,
and satisfy your needs in parched places,
and make your bones strong;
and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water,
whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11
Merciful God,
Welcome home, Rev. Rolland Christenson , and Rev. Elwin Bergstraesser.
Pastor Bergstraesser died Friday morning, October 22 in the Lindsborg Community Hospital. Burial took place within 24 hours and a Memorial service to be held at Bethany, Lindsborg is being planned.
Pastor Christenson died Saturday night, October 23 surrounded by his children. Tentative plans have been made for a viewing on Monday the 1st of November at Messiah, Lindsborg and funeral on Tuesday, November 2 at 10 a.m.
We hold in prayer Rolland’s and Elwin's friends and family, knowing that they will rest in God’s eternal peace.
We ask for your guiding hand to lead Rev. Orin Cummings as he is installed on November 7 at 2:00 to lead Messiah, Springfield, MO> May they support each other as they seek to fulfill your mission.
Offer your blessings on Rev. Tim Meyer as he resigns from the roster of the ELCA. Comfort and lead Christ, Eureka, Kansas as they begin a time of transition and discernment.
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FAITH LUTHERAN LEADERSHIP:
The Opening Congregational Meeting will be held on November 21
following our 9:30 Church Service.
There are three positions coming open, currently held by Jan Cumro, Dan Hammond and Jewel Smith which are up for renewal. Jan and Jewel have agreed to continue. Thank you to Dan Hammond for your service as a Church and Parish Council member. If anyone would be interested in filling the open position, please contact Jan Cumro.
