Yesterday was a wonderful day at Messiah Lutheran Church here in Kenosha! We had five of our young members, grades 2-5, who received First Communion. Here’s a couple pictures: I’ll try and write about it more, but it was a great day and worth much rejoicing! -LL
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…and the Word became Flesh and dwelt among us….Browsing Posts tagged Confirmation
Renata's First Communion
June 1, 2009
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This past month has really convinced me of the benefit of pastoral examinations of catechumens. I’ve always avoided it in a formal setting, because I don’t want to contribute to the “pass the test and graduate” mindset. However, exercising pastoral care by teaching children to confess the faith is a great and mighty gift, and [...]
Why Commune Younger than Eighth Grade?
April 2, 2009
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Why Commune Younger than Eighth Grade? From the Messiah Messenger, April 2009 By Pastor Todd A. Peperkorn Our congregation is in the process of separating first communion from confirmation, so that while they may be done at the same time, they are not necessarily going to be done at the same time. This move is [...]
Bible Study on Confirmation and First Communion
March 22, 2009
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You will find attached here a PDF file with the bible study I am using currently for teaching about confirmation and first communion in my congregation. I would welcome any of your thoughts on the subject, as this is an important one for the Lutheran Church. Confirmation and First Communion in the Lutheran Church
[The following is a proposal that I have been making to our board of elders regarding the practice of confirmation and first communion here at Messiah. I would welcome your comments and suggestions. -LL] A Proposed Practice Regarding First Communion and Confirmation of children at Messiah Lutheran Church By Pastor Todd A. Peperkorn December 18, [...]
Confirmation and First Communion
May 15, 2008
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My friend, the Rev. David Petersen, just made an excellent post on first communion and confirmation. Check it out here. I find that my views on life, the ministry and everything are generally echoed in Rev. Petersen’s words. This tension he describes is a real one. Every time I pass my 7 year old daughter [...]
