RSVP? October 7, 2020 In these weekly messages to you, my faith friends connected to Christ Our Shepherd, I’ve enjoyed covering a wide variety of topics, including scripture passages, keeping our spirits up, inspiring people, opportunities to be part of racial reconciliation, and beyond. But today my spade turns new earth. Today let’s have a little fun talking about the …

Saints Among Us: A COS Tour Guide, Pastor Bob Graetz September 30, 2020 “Saints Among Us.” Have you ever heard that phrase? On pages 15-17 of our Lutheran hymnal there is a list of commemoration dates of various “saints of old.” As Lutherans we are encouraged to find hope and inspiration regarding how to live the Christian journey. But isn’t …

Getting to Know a New Friend & Leader: Ingrid Hudson, New Interim Director of Children & Family Ministry September 23, 2020 Today, I’m delighted to use my weekly article to share a little interview that helps you to get to know better the new COS Interim Director of Children & Family Ministry, Ingrid Hudson. PF: Ingrid, we are just thrilled …

Hiking September 16, 2020 40 to 70 mph sustained winds. That was the estimate of one experienced hiker describing the gusts that blew atop Mt. Cameron as my son Luke and I hiked the DeCaLiBron last week in Colorado. Luke said it sounded like a helicopter within his jacket’s head covering with the wind refusing to relent from peak to …

Vacation September 9, 2020 If all went well, I am not in Peachtree City as you read this on Wednesday. If all went well, my son Luke and I successfully completed the hike known as the DeCaliBron. Near Leadville, Colorado, God situated four 14,000+ foot mountains so closely together that if the weather holds—not to mention your legs and lungs—you …

A Note on Expanding On-line Worship September 2, 2020 Let me share again my opening story from this week’s sermon: Doug lived all his life in the Florida Keys and is on his deathbed and knows the end is near. His nurse and family are present. With two witnesses present and a camcorder rolling, he shares his last wishes: “My …