They say “it takes a village to raise a child.” Likewise, it takes a whole church family to “train up [children] in the way [they] should go, and when [they are] old [they] will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6)

The Magi came from the east, brought gifts to baby Jesus , departed for home. Having asked for help from Herod the Great to find the child, they agreed to tell him when they did so but were warned not to.

Everybody loves St Francis. What’s not to love? He loved animals, the beauty of nature, he was kind, he was a Hallmark movie come to life. October 4th is the day we remember him —even we ELCA Lutherans.