Miscellaneous

Introduction to Biblical Greek

June 5, 2010

I sent the following email to people at Immanuel who had expressed interest in learning Greek. I post it here in case someone is interested who missed my initial announcement. Email me if you are interested: pastor@immanuelalexandria.org Dear brothers and sisters in Christ JESUS, You are receiving this message because you have expressed interest in [...]

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Retarded Charismatics

May 29, 2010

Warning: This will offend everyone. Go away now if you take yourself too seriously. Came across this hilarious Scaer quote: Musicians are just a retarded form of charismatics. They’re so happy but they don’t know why. There’s an entire catalog of the Proverbs of Scaer here. Warning: If you didn’t have David Scaer for a seminary [...]

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Thank you, Issues, Etc.!

May 21, 2010

I am honored that my favorite Christian radio program, Issues, Etc. selected Esgetology for Blog of the Week. You can listen here: Issues, etc. Blog of the Week, Friday, May 21, 2010 The post that was selected was Luther: Our Stumblings Show Us the True Source of Our Holiness. If you’re not familiar with Issues, Etc., [...]

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So long, and thanks for all the fish

March 12, 2010

Esgetology is going dark indefinitely. I simply have lost interest in blogging. Esgetology started as a place to publish my sermons, but I’m planning on moving that to our church’s website. I may still publish from time to time at Historic Lectionary, and watch for the renovation of Immanuel’s website. For now, I’m going to [...]

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Blessedness in the face of slander

March 6, 2010

My friend, Pastor Weedon, is very wise. In his sermon for Oculi 2009, he mentioned an aspect of the gospel (Luke 11:14-28) I hadn’t picked up on before: For you see, another obstacle you will face if you are at all serious in following Christ is this: people will bad mouth you. They will speak [...]

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Sunday School cancelled 2/7

February 5, 2010

On Sunday, February 7, Scripture Study and Sunday School are cancelled at Immanuel. Divine Service will be held at 10 a.m. Volunteers are invited to come early on Sunday morning and help clear snow. Please bring a shovel if possible. Don’t worry about usual church attire – be warm and comfortable.

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Frs. Smith and Schiebel

February 5, 2010

A couple of my friends have joined the blogosphere, and I invite you to check them out. Pastor Andrew Smith of Augustana, Hickory, NC is blogging here. Pastor Peter Schiebel of Trinity, Mt. Ranier, MD is blogging here. I look forward to following these faithful pastors.

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UPDATE: School Closed, Most Church Activities Cancelled

February 3, 2010

Immanuel Lutheran School is now CLOSED for Wednesday, February 3. Morning Bible Study, afternoon Vespers, and evening Catechesis are all CANCELLED. Divine Service WILL be held at 7:30 p.m.

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I am, quite literally, a mess

January 27, 2010

This morning during Bible Study I managed to spill tea all over my precious Byzantine Textform Greek New Testament. Embarrassing, and now my favorite book is marred. Then, for lunch I heated up some leftover egg casserole from the March for Life brunch. I broke the plastic fork in mid-shovel, sending the egg bake flying [...]

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Reminder: Confession and Absolution

January 14, 2010

Individual Confession and Absolution is available at the church tonight, from 6pm to 7pm.

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