by Bethesda Lutheran Church | May 3, 2021 | Confirmation
Today is the 34th anniversary of my confirmation. I don’t remember too many of the specifics from that day. I remember getting all dressed up and I remember that we had our pictures taken when it was all over. This was a milestone that at the time seemed way more...
by Pastor Tom | Oct 2, 2019 | Confirmation
On October 27 we will celebrate Reformation Sunday in part by holding our annual Rite of Confirmation for High School Juniors. This is one of the banner days in our church year, and a milestone for young people and their families! As we finalize the list of...
by Pastor Steve | Sep 9, 2019 | Confirmation, Uncategorized
This is the second of a six part series. Part one was in the July/August Evangel and published on our website. In Baptism and at Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) we make the following promises: to live among God’s faithful people, to hear the word of God and...
by Pastor Tom | Jun 15, 2018 | Confirmation
Jesus was tested by a Pharisee Lawyer as to which commandment in the Law is greatest. He quotes from Torah, “You shall love the Lord with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” I like the Message paraphrase, “Love the Lord your God with all...
by Pastor Tom | May 20, 2016 | Confirmation
There’s no question most young people are closely connected to their mobile devices. This is true of many adults as well. Sometimes my leg twitches even when my phone is not in my pocket. That’s a sign of addiction. At Confirmation, we have been thinking about many of...
by Pastor Tom | Mar 11, 2016 | Confirmation
A New Approach to Confirmation No two years have ever been alike in Confirmation ministry. Kids change, leaders change, the world changes. This year, however, we have been experimenting with the most significant changes since I’ve taught Confirmation. First, let me...
