Greetings All,

Pastor Carl Rasmussen and I are in Ethiopia, learning so much about the congregations here.  Make plans to come along next year.  There is much too much to write.  Talk to us.  We would love to share with you.

Also, St. John, Metropolis, successfully passed their second vote and decided to join the North American Lutheran Church.  Great news!

Congregational Vote

Friends,

Please keep in prayer St. John Lutheran Church in Metropolis.  On Sunday, April 15, they will be taking their second vote to leave the ELCA.  They intend to join the North American Lutheran Church.  Currently, they are being served by an interim pastor, Rev. Rick Hertenstein.  He is willing to continue serving them for a few weeks until their confirmation class is confirmed.  We thank him for that kind gesture.

He is risen indeed!

Dean

Easter Proclamation

From the Exsultet for the Vigil of Easter:

Rejoice, now, all heavenly choirs of angels,
and celebrate the divine mysteries with exultation;
and, for the victory of so great a King,
sound the trumpet of salvation.
Exult, also, O earth, enlightened with such radiance;
and, made brilliant by the splendor of the eternal King,
know that the ancient darkness has been banished from all the world.
Be glad also, O mother Church, clothed with the brightness of such a light,
and let this house resound with the triumphant voices of the peoples.
Wherefore, dearly beloved, who stand in the clarity of this bright and holy light,
join with me, I ask you, in praising the lovingkindness of almighty God;
through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and rules with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.


May these Great Three Days fill you will all Hope and Peace.

Pr. James T. Lehmann STS
Dean of Great Rivers Mission District