1. “Good evening, Father. How are you?” It was the Kroger clerk manning the self-check lines. I’d forgotten to buy eggs on my visit the previous day. So, I was back again. The clerk, someone I’d never seen before, was a big guy. He spoke with what sounded like a Cajun accent.
2. “I’m doing well, thank you. How are you?”
“Good. Where is your parish?”
I explained that I’m pastor of Living Water Lutheran Church and told him where our buildings are situated.
“Good. Where is your parish?”
I explained that I’m pastor of Living Water Lutheran Church and told him where our buildings are situated.
3. “I’ve seen it. I’m Episcopal myself. There seem to be a lot more Lutheran congregations here than where I’m from.”
I asked where he was from and he explained that he was from Louisiana.
We chatted a bit longer. Then he asked, “What time are your services?”
I asked where he was from and he explained that he was from Louisiana.
We chatted a bit longer. Then he asked, “What time are your services?”
4. After I told him, he said, “Ooh! I like 11 AM! I’ll try to worship with you sometime.” “You’re always welcome!”
I was wearing my collar, of course. But the big take-away, I think, is not to be afraid to own your identity as a child of Christ wherever you are.
I was wearing my collar, of course. But the big take-away, I think, is not to be afraid to own your identity as a child of Christ wherever you are.
5. There are lots of people around you who want to connect with the God revealed in Jesus Christ and Jesus’ people can help them do that.
6. The apostle Peter says: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...” (1 Peter 3:15)
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