Blogs

The Ewell (B)Log - Youth Ministry

It was truly a joy to participate in the 2007 National LCMS Youth Gathering, July 28 - August 1 in Orlando. 25,000 youth including over 625 English District youth from across the United States and Canada participated in this triennial gathering under the theme "Chosen". The NYG provides one of those opportunities to see the LCMS at its best. Thousands of LCMS teenagers involved in worship, Bible study, the mass events, sectionals, a variety of fellowship activities and servants is truly inspiring.

Mission Dia(Blog) - Legacy

I am meeting with a congregation that is considering its future. Will it stay open or should it close. The word legacy became an important part of our discussion. Here are some of my thoughts based upon that conversation.

One of the definitions for the word legacy is, "anything handed down from the past." Legacy is an important word for me. A number of years ago I took some time to think about what I wanted to hand down from my life to those who would follow me. Here is my list:

• That my love for my wife Patty was always evident in my home and in the world.