tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post182637091884434674..comments2024-03-27T15:47:46.091-05:00Comments on Pastoral Meanderings: Teaching the faith. . . on Sunday morning. . .Pastor Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653554256101480140noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-71929364534691457532016-09-27T10:34:49.923-05:002016-09-27T10:34:49.923-05:00In my opinion, some LCMS churches I have attended ...In my opinion, some LCMS churches I have attended over the years do indeed fall short in teaching the Gospel. The Sunday sermon is usually about 20 minutes or so, and sadly some churches, even fairly large congregations, do not have a year round weekly Bible study. This should be a basic activity, and it should be scheduled throughout the year, not cancelled for "summer vacation." Whether 3 people show up or fifty, a mid-week Bible study should be a must. Session leaders can be selected and a Lutheran study aid utilized. There are some denominations that have more engaging activities and members of the congregation are being fed the word of God. The LCMS needs to "get on the ball." We cannot complain about low membership and apathy if we are simply not engaged with people and teaching the word of God.John Joseph Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596324816480709495noreply@blogger.com