The Messenger – December 2015
PJ’s Page – Since the middle of October my in-box, social media pages, television screen, and mailbox at home have been filled with holiday ads. They are created, ultimately, to entice me to spend more in order to “MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS THE BEST CHRISTMAS YET!” (latest ad from my Facebook feed.) And don’t get me wrong, I love to celebrate this feast of the Incarnation of…
The Messenger – November 2015
PJ’s Page – This is the season of giving thanks and whenever I turn my attention to writing the November Messenger article, I am glad to have the chance to reflect on the blessings of the year as it moves to a close (remember – the church year ends on November 28th this year.) Even as we do not have an outcome in hand, I am grateful for the willingness of this…
The Messenger – October 2015
PJ’s Page – Many of you know that the Seattle Public Schools started late this year because the teachers were on strike. As they walked the picket lines in front of Broadview Thomsen, Luther Memorial served as a respite center for the striking educators. They were able to use our restrooms, refill water bottles, and we even brewed up some coffee for them. Our…