Submitted by June Torrison
Most of the upcoming events written about for April did not take place. That included Do Days, the conference gathering in Rochester, circle meetings, the service at Wildwood Grove, and actual church services. Pastor did do video services that were on Facebook starting with Palm Sunday, continuing with Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter and on. It’s certainly not the same as being together, but the “word is being heard”. We appreciate his extra efforts. Thank you to those from both congregations who participated while keeping at a distance.
Hopefully, those who are able will continue to send their offerings. Certainly these are hard times for those who have been laid off, for businesses that are closed, as well as for those working in dangerous situations. But our commitments should be kept as much as possible.
We also hope people will support our conference women’s group so that the organizations we support can still receive funding. This includes campus ministries, Good Earth Village, women’s shelter, etc. Unfortunately domestic abuse seems to escalate during these times of staying in place.
Remote learning is being used for students, but there are some activities that need hands on experience. Many have been telephoning friends and neighbors to check on each other. Meals have been delivered to the rooms in Wildwood Grove. It’s hard for people to not see family members there and in other facilities.
It is doubtful that we will do the May birthday party at the Ostrander Care Center. If that changes, I will let you know. As with many things it is “wait and see”.
A retired ELCA pastor living in Faribault has died of COVID-19 related causes. Pastor Craig Breimhorst was 71.
Most of the upcoming events written about for April did not take place. That included Do Days, the conference gathering in Rochester, circle meetings, the service at Wildwood Grove, and actual church services. Pastor did do video services that were on Facebook starting with Palm Sunday, continuing with Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter and on. It’s certainly not the same as being together, but the “word is being heard”. We appreciate his extra efforts. Thank you to those from both congregations who participated while keeping at a distance.
Hopefully, those who are able will continue to send their offerings. Certainly these are hard times for those who have been laid off, for businesses that are closed, as well as for those working in dangerous situations. But our commitments should be kept as much as possible.
We also hope people will support our conference women’s group so that the organizations we support can still receive funding. This includes campus ministries, Good Earth Village, women’s shelter, etc. Unfortunately domestic abuse seems to escalate during these times of staying in place.
Remote learning is being used for students, but there are some activities that need hands on experience. Many have been telephoning friends and neighbors to check on each other. Meals have been delivered to the rooms in Wildwood Grove. It’s hard for people to not see family members there and in other facilities.
It is doubtful that we will do the May birthday party at the Ostrander Care Center. If that changes, I will let you know. As with many things it is “wait and see”.
A retired ELCA pastor living in Faribault has died of COVID-19 related causes. Pastor Craig Breimhorst was 71.
