Comments on: Sadness and Folly http://www.esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/ Waiting for the Parousia Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:07:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Darth Nemoyer http://www.esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-287 Darth Nemoyer Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:08:00 +0000 http://esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-287 ------------------------<br/><br/><br/>Here is all sorts of contact information to tell people what you think about this, let them know how important Issues, Etc. was to us, and ask why the show was cancelled:<br/><br/>Rev. David L. Strand<br/>Executive Director<br/>Board for Communication<br/>(314) 996-1200<br/>(314) 822-0000<br/>david.strand@lcms.org<br/><br/>Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod<br/>1333 S. Kirkwood Road<br/>St. Louis, MO 63122-7295<br/>(888) 843-5267<br/>(314) 965-9000<br/>FAX: (314) 996-1016<br/>infocenter@lcms.org<br/><br/>KFUO Radio Station<br/>(314) 725-0099<br/>(314) 725-3030‎<br/>(314) 721-2969<br/><br/>Rev. Dr. Gerald Kieschnick<br/>Synod President<br/>(314) 996-1402<br/>(314) 842-7110<br/>president@lcms.org<br/><br/>LC-MS Board of Directors<br/>(314) 996-1350<br/><br/><br/>------------------------<br/><br/><br/>Meanwhile, an online petition has been started up about Issues, Etc. being ended. I don't know how much good it will do, but it should be able to do some. it certainly can't hurt to put your name down. Here's the link:<br/>http://www.petitiononline.com/Issues/petition.html<br/><br/>For anyone who comes across this and has Facebook, the most discussion it seems is going on at the "Bring back Issues ETC!!!" Facebook group.<br/>http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=11679316089<br/><br/><br/>------------------------<br/><br/><br/>Finally, financial help for the Schwarz and Wilken families can be sent to the following address. Just put in the memo line that it’s for the “Schwartz/Wilken Fund”. The Schwarzes especially need the help and Rev. Jack Schwarz's wife Beth has been recently diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy and they need to go to Mayo Clinic to try figuring out what can be done.<br/><br/>"Schwartz/Wilken Fund"<br/>Saint Paul Lutheran Church<br/>P.O. Box 247<br/>Hamel, IL 62046<br/><br/>All help and all prayers are appreciated.<br/><br/><br/>------------------------<br/><br/><br/>I will be continuing to post information and resources relating to the cancellation of Issues, Etc. and firing of Rev. Wilken and Mr. Schwarz. So, if you could please help me draw people to the resource of my blog, I would really appreciate it.<br/>http://latinkid.blogspot.com/2008/03/pulled-from-air-issues-etc.html<br/><br/>God bless,<br/>--Aaron Nemoyer ————————

Here is all sorts of contact information to tell people what you think about this, let them know how important Issues, Etc. was to us, and ask why the show was cancelled:

Rev. David L. Strand
Executive Director
Board for Communication
(314) 996-1200
(314) 822-0000
david.strand@lcms.org

Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
1333 S. Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122-7295
(888) 843-5267
(314) 965-9000
FAX: (314) 996-1016
infocenter@lcms.org

KFUO Radio Station
(314) 725-0099
(314) 725-3030‎
(314) 721-2969

Rev. Dr. Gerald Kieschnick
Synod President
(314) 996-1402
(314) 842-7110
president@lcms.org

LC-MS Board of Directors
(314) 996-1350

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Meanwhile, an online petition has been started up about Issues, Etc. being ended. I don’t know how much good it will do, but it should be able to do some. it certainly can’t hurt to put your name down. Here’s the link:
http://www.petitiononline.com/Issues/petition.html

For anyone who comes across this and has Facebook, the most discussion it seems is going on at the “Bring back Issues ETC!!!” Facebook group.
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=11679316089

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Finally, financial help for the Schwarz and Wilken families can be sent to the following address. Just put in the memo line that it’s for the “Schwartz/Wilken Fund”. The Schwarzes especially need the help and Rev. Jack Schwarz’s wife Beth has been recently diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy and they need to go to Mayo Clinic to try figuring out what can be done.

“Schwartz/Wilken Fund”
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 247
Hamel, IL 62046

All help and all prayers are appreciated.

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I will be continuing to post information and resources relating to the cancellation of Issues, Etc. and firing of Rev. Wilken and Mr. Schwarz. So, if you could please help me draw people to the resource of my blog, I would really appreciate it.
http://latinkid.blogspot.com/2008/03/pulled-from-air-issues-etc.html

God bless,
–Aaron Nemoyer

]]> By: Timothy http://www.esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-286 Timothy Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:12:00 +0000 http://esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-286 I felt like I was being punched in the stomach when I read this. Issues Etc. and its confession of the Gospel was fantastic.<br/><br/>My prayers are with Jeff and Rev. Wilken and their families. I felt like I was being punched in the stomach when I read this. Issues Etc. and its confession of the Gospel was fantastic.

My prayers are with Jeff and Rev. Wilken and their families.

]]> By: pcdwhit http://www.esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-285 pcdwhit Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:39:00 +0000 http://esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-285 There's a group in Florida doing a regional program called the Lutheran Difference. They started on the net, then were picked up by a radio station. Perhaps using them as a model? There’s a group in Florida doing a regional program called the Lutheran Difference. They started on the net, then were picked up by a radio station. Perhaps using them as a model?

]]> By: Christopher Esget http://www.esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-284 Christopher Esget Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:53:00 +0000 http://esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-284 Kirsten,<br/><br/>There is discussion on the Wittenberg Trail encouraging an independent production. Apparently this was purely political; someone who used to be on the KFUO board mentioned that Issues, Etc. was the most successful program they had, possibly more than all the other shows combined.<br/><br/>Kassie and I would often listen to the show together while doing things around the house, and it often provoked good, edifying discussion. I am so disheartened by this. Kirsten,

There is discussion on the Wittenberg Trail encouraging an independent production. Apparently this was purely political; someone who used to be on the KFUO board mentioned that Issues, Etc. was the most successful program they had, possibly more than all the other shows combined.

Kassie and I would often listen to the show together while doing things around the house, and it often provoked good, edifying discussion. I am so disheartened by this.

]]> By: Mason http://www.esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-283 Mason Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:33:00 +0000 http://esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-283 Christopher,<br/>I am astounded. The program has been such a blessing. I am embarrassed by so much in our Synod, but always would direct friends there.<br/>A real shocker-<br/>+Mason Christopher,
I am astounded. The program has been such a blessing. I am embarrassed by so much in our Synod, but always would direct friends there.
A real shocker-
+Mason

]]> By: Kirsten http://www.esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-282 Kirsten Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:09:00 +0000 http://esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-282 Pastor Esget, <br/><br/>Thank you for commenting on this.<br/><br/>I love Issues, Etc., too. That program has done so much, not only to strengthen my understanding of the Lutheran Confessions, but to heal the emotional wounds of my fundamentalist upbringing. I've already written Mr. Strand to let him know how saddened I am!<br/><br/>At least we Confessionals now have The Wittenberg Trail to bind us together.<br/><br/>Do you think it's possible Issues, Etc. could be restored without KFUO-AM or the synod's blessing? Pastor Esget,

Thank you for commenting on this.

I love Issues, Etc., too. That program has done so much, not only to strengthen my understanding of the Lutheran Confessions, but to heal the emotional wounds of my fundamentalist upbringing. I’ve already written Mr. Strand to let him know how saddened I am!

At least we Confessionals now have The Wittenberg Trail to bind us together.

Do you think it’s possible Issues, Etc. could be restored without KFUO-AM or the synod’s blessing?

]]> By: Pastor Beisel http://www.esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-281 Pastor Beisel Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:58:00 +0000 http://esgetology.com/2008/03/18/sadness-and-folly/#comment-281 This is most disturbing. Why? This is most disturbing. Why?

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