Thanks for all the great comments on last blog. One comment needs a response--if you haven't figured out the pattern, yet, I try to post a blog twice a week on Tuesday and Fridays.
I'm going to diverge for just a moment from the Prodigal Son (I have to leave something for Friday's Blog). Instead, I wanted to express a word of gratitude for our Music Director, Mark Glaeser. As of yesterday, March 1, Mark has served Christ Lutheran for (drum roll, please!) TWENTY YEARS!
I have had the pleasure of working with him for nearly twelve years and I am in constant awe that he remains focused, fresh, committed and relevant to the Gospel. While most pastors will tell you of the ongoing battles they have with those wacky musicians in their churches, our relationship is not just harmonious but complimentary. His ease of flowing between traditional and contemporary is highly unique, reminding us that the Gospel cannot be limited to one particular style. His emphasis on the words that matter have made me pay attention to the message and not just the tune a song conveys. His attention to the entire worship service reveals a heart that is not merely focused on musical performance but that the Word is heard and people come to faith. And his keen sense of ministry beyond the Music Department acknowledges that what we do here day after day, year after year is not about one individual but echoes the words in John's Gospel, "We want to see Jesus."
Thank you, Mark, for our shared ministry, for being one of my trusted confidants, and for our partnership in fulfilling that Great Commission--"into all the world. . ."
"Well done, good and faithful servant. . .well done!"
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The Prodigal Son, I am going to make this short and sweet. People learn by making mistakes.The story talks about these mistakes, and when the son figures it out, he has a compassionate figure. The brother who stayed home is upset and maybe jealous.
ReplyDeleteThe key is being around when that person see's the light, the world is full of temptations and false dealing every single second. If we as Christians are here to only point the finger, we are not different from the world!
We take people to the light, when they fall and need help. They must make the attempt after many or one fall. It is different for everyone, but our responsibilities shouldbe the same for "ALL"
Your brother in the long haul!
We are truly blessed to have Mark as part of Christ Lutheran Church and our Sunday worship. The music is so outstanding every Sunday and it is so apparent how much passion that Mark puts into it. I always leave Church humming one of the songs and they are always so well tied into the message.
ReplyDeleteThis is my very first BLOG ever! Pastor Scott, can I ask you a totally unrelated question? Have you read the book "The Shack"? If so, what were your thoughts? Thanks.
Thank you, Scott, for your kind words, for your support and encouragement, for your leadership and insight, for your honesty and friendship. CLC has been a huge blessing in my life and the life of my family, and I am grateful for the confidence and trust this congregation has placed in me. The people of this church are simply the best.
ReplyDeleteHe looks good for a man over 50. Must be the water in the church that is keeping him forever young.
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