PastorDaninSouthDakota

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  • November 14, 2022

    We are all broken

    We are all broken

    My favorite coffee mug is one with the handle broken off. I have had it for years having bought it during a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park. It is white and green, and the green handle broke off when I dropped it. I bought a replacement during a visit to Estes. […]

  • November 12, 2022

    Cold night

    Cold night

    It turned dangerously cold last night. I woke to a temperature of -2. Cold. The type of cold which can kill. The kind that can quickly cause harm, particularly to exposed skin or under dressed people. Last night we had a shelter open. Thanks to a partnership with the tribe, the ELCA, and our friend […]

  • November 8, 2022

    Election Day

    Election Day

    Today is election day in America. Tomorrow, we get a slight break from political ads. But politics will continue. Later tonight and for the next few days we will hear analysis of the results. I am happy that I no longer get live TV. The ads have been less invasive. But I know get emails […]

  • October 16, 2022

    Compassion Fatigue, Fatigue from Compassion.

    Compassion Fatigue, Fatigue from Compassion.

    You must rest if you want to be in it for the long haul.

  • October 12, 2022

    Confirmation

    Confirmation

    I remember in seminary the conversations we had about confirmation. Many of my classmates dreaded teaching confirmation. Before I continue, I need to explain what confirmation is. In many protestant denominations we have a dedicated time in which we ask, typically mid school aged, kids to spend time learning the basics of their faith on […]

  • September 27, 2022

    Sermon, Message, Discussion…

    Sermon, Message, Discussion…

    Whatever you want to call it Pastors are supposed to be good at is giving the weekly message in church each week. And if that does not scare you, we are taught in seminary that we are speaking the words of God. Really? Me? Come on, have you met me? When I entered seminary, I […]

  • September 22, 2022

    Quiet

    Quiet

    Last night I was invited to lead worship and confirmation at Custer Lutheran Fellowship. It was a wonderful experience. They start with a young kids program, followed by dinner, worship and then confirmation. I skipped dinner choosing to eat dinner with Jackie in Custer beforehand. We ate at the Custer Wolf. It was yummy and […]

  • September 18, 2022

    Meetings

    Meetings

    I have been accused of hating meetings. That is not entirely true. I am all for productive meetings that have results. That accomplish something. That need to happen. I have attended many good meetings where decisions are made after quality discussions. Where ideas are exchanged, shared, and decided upon. I think meetings are a great […]

  • September 15, 2022

    Pastor Vicar Dan

    Pastor Vicar Dan

    Last night I had the honor and pleasure to help at a church where the Pastor is out on a medical leave. For the first time in over two years, I had the privilege of teaching a confirmation class. Before class I was invited to a meal of pulled pork and led the Wednesday Night […]

  • September 7, 2022

    Simple Things

    Simple Things

    One of the coolest things I get to do at the center is watching the reactions of the kids when they come visit for Kid’s Time. It is simple things that make them happy. And the excitement of many of them when they enter the building is fun. We work with all levels of kids. […]

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