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January 2021 Tidings
Pastor’s Ponderings When the angel told Mary that she would bear the Christ child, we are told Mary “pondered” the angel’s message. In Greek, the word, “ponder” means “to throw” or to “put together.” The...
Pastor’s Ponderings When the angel told Mary that she would bear the Christ child, we are told Mary “pondered” the angel’s message. In Greek, the word, “ponder” means “to throw” or to “put together.” The...
Pastor’s Ponderings We are right in the middle of the time of year, I like to call, “Hallowthankmas.” As soon as the back-to-school items are cleared from the shelves, the costumes and candy for Halloween...
From the President New Beginnings I am excited to inform you that we have hired a new interim pastor! Her name is Christine Wenzel, and her first Sunday with us will be Nov.8. She has...
Pastor’s Pen Words for the road And so, our time together at Mt. Carmel is soon drawing to a close. I have been your pastor for four years and a few months and it’s hard...
Pastor’s Pen For we know that all things work for good, with those whom God has called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) Most of us probably know this verse well. It is very hopeful,...
Pastor’s Pen Wait for it Heidi and I were just on a three-day getaway to Bayfield, Wisc. We had a lovely time but not great weather. One day it rained off and on all day....
The State of Minnesota and Minneapolis ELCA Synod has asked that Mt. Carmel have a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that will direct our response to the virus and our return to normal operations. The document will...
Pastor’s Pen It’s time to listen Well, what a difference one Tidings issue makes! The last issue I wrote for, everything was about the pandemic. And while that’s not exactly off the table (not even...
Dear Mt. Carmel community, It’s been three months since we last worshipped together in person. It feels like a very long time. We know you’re anxious to see everyone again and having that fellowship. We...
Pastor’s Pen Greetings, Mt. Carmelites! OK, let’s name the elephant in the room: when will we be able to gather again within the walls of our beloved church building? We’ve just heard that our brothers...