The Giant Plus Sign
Growing up in south Minneapolis, when the Minneapolis Star, our afternoon newspaper would come, I’d always grab it and go straight to the comic pages. I’m sure many of you … Continue reading The Giant Plus Sign
Tag: confirmation
10th Grade Faith Questions Part IV
At our sophomore day away about a month ago, we spent time talking about our faith questions. We had great questions from our 10th graders! But we couldn’t get to … Continue reading 10th Grade Faith Questions Part IV
A Weekend in Fellowship Hall
I just have to pause and reflect on this past weekend at Trinity. It was crazy-fun. There was so much stuff happening here that it was hard to keep straight … Continue reading A Weekend in Fellowship Hall
10th Grade Faith Questions Part III
At their confirmation retreat a couple of weeks ago, our 10th graders had the opportunity to ask faith questions about things they were still wondering about. We discussed as many … Continue reading 10th Grade Faith Questions Part III
10th Grade Faith Questions Part II
At their confirmation retreat a couple of weeks ago, our 10th graders had the opportunity to ask faith questions about things they were still wondering about. We discussed as many … Continue reading 10th Grade Faith Questions Part II
10th Grade Faith Questions Part I
This past Sunday, our 10th graders did a mini-retreat as they prepared for their Affirmation of Baptism (confirmation) that will take place on October 28th. In one of our activities, … Continue reading 10th Grade Faith Questions Part I
Flipping Hearts
In the evening, when Lori and I sit on the couch and we flip on the TV, I’ll surf up or down the channel lineup. It drives Lori a bit … Continue reading Flipping Hearts
“That One Time a Bunch of 8th Graders Started a Ministry”
Trinity’s Outreach Ministry Team was getting kind of bored. The work they were doing was important, and they felt good about it. They are tasked with managing the distribution of … Continue reading “That One Time a Bunch of 8th Graders Started a Ministry”
If You Could See What God Sees: A Sermon for Confirmation
Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God, who is the light of the world! Amen. Let me be the first today … Continue reading If You Could See What God Sees: A Sermon for Confirmation
Signatures and Prayers
One of my responsibilities this morning was to sign all of the certificates for Trinity’s 10th graders. On Sunday afternoon, 44 of them will affirm the promises made on their … Continue reading Signatures and Prayers
I Know You, I Know Your Heart
“I Know You. I Know your Heart” John 6:24-35 Pastor Todd Buegler Trinity Lutheran Church August 1 & 2, 2015 Today’s Gospel lesson is a continuation of last week’s story … Continue reading I Know You, I Know Your Heart
Yes
As a pastor, this past weekend was one of my favorite ones of the whole church year. I love, love, love watching young people affirm their baptismal vows in what … Continue reading Yes
Test Driving Theology 