Shortly after St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Marion, Iowa, voted to dual roster with the ELCA and LCMC, Bishop Michael Burk and the Council of the Southeastern Synod placed St. Mark's (2500 baptized members) under admonishment and censure. They also removed senior pastor the Rev. Perry Fruhling from the clergy roster.
St. Mark's Church Council, in a letter to the congregation, stated their intentions to remain a dual-rostered congregation and retain Pastor Fruhling as their senior pastor regardless. They also stated the next step is in the hands of Bishop Burk and the synod council.
Read more: http://www.exposingtheelca.com/exposed-blog.html
Friday, March 30, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
LATEST VOTING RESULTS MARCH 25
St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4200 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill,
PA, passed its second vote to leave the ELCA today. We will affiliate
with the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). The count was 91 for
and 4 opposed, 91% in favor.
PA, passed its second vote to leave the ELCA today. We will affiliate
with the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). The count was 91 for
and 4 opposed, 91% in favor.
Friday, March 23, 2012
ADDITIONS TO LIST OF CHURCHES VOTING OUT OF THE ELCA
Based on information provided in The Lutheran, April 2012, we add the following to the list of congregations successfully passing second vote to leave ELCA:
1. Christ Lutheran Church, (Bellegrove) Annville, PA
2. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Creston, NE
3. Zion Lutheran Church, Rockford, OH
4. Hazel Run Lutheran Church, Hazel Run, MN
5. Peace Lutheran Church, Holbrook, AZ
6. Writing Rock Lutheran Church, Alkabo, ND
7. St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Trufant, MI
8. St. Mark Lutheran Church (Lairdsville), Muncy, PA
1. Christ Lutheran Church, (Bellegrove) Annville, PA
2. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Creston, NE
3. Zion Lutheran Church, Rockford, OH
4. Hazel Run Lutheran Church, Hazel Run, MN
5. Peace Lutheran Church, Holbrook, AZ
6. Writing Rock Lutheran Church, Alkabo, ND
7. St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Trufant, MI
8. St. Mark Lutheran Church (Lairdsville), Muncy, PA
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
ELCA VOTING RESULTS
Wainola Lutheran Church, Wainola, MI (Mass City) passed first vote to leave the ELCA (unanimously).
Thursday, March 15, 2012
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN NO LONGER PART OF THE ELCA
This story has been verified from two reliable sources: First Lutheran Church, White Bear Lake, MN, baptized membership 1398, is no longer part of the ELCA. The congregation had voted to join the LCMC with the knowledge and approval of the bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod. However, dual membership in both the ELCA and LCMC became a problem and the congregation was dismissed from the ELCA about three weeks ago.
Monday, March 12, 2012
VOTING RESULTS
Port Madison Lutheran Church, Bainbridge Island, WA passed second vote to leave the ELCA (81%) and join the NALC. (Reported by Lori Hoyum, pastor of the congregation. Her husband is assistant to ELCA bishop in Tacoma.)
As general information and as a prayer request, we include part of her communication:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I wanted to write and let you know that Port Madison Lutheran Church of Bainbridge Island, WA held a second vote today to leave the ELCA and join the NALC. The vote passed with 81% agreeing to this change in affliliation.
Even though our congregation has not experienced severe conflict over this matter, we have lost a number of members. We are asking you to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for our leadership as we seek to unify the congregation and plan for the future.
By the way, PMLC will celebrate 100 years since the dedication of our historic sanctuary on May 20, 2012. The first baby baptized at the baptismal font turns 100 years old in a couple weeks and hopes to attend the celebration in May. We are very excited, and hopeful that the next 100 years at PMLC will be our best years of serving Christ!
Finally, some of you know that our 18 year old daughter, Gretchen, has been very sick since August. In late January she was admitted to the hospital with acute renal failure, weight loss (45 pounds -- she was literally starving to death!), an abscess and a massive abdominal infection that had not been properly diagnosed. On Feb. 10th, after her kidney issues were resolved, she had surgery to remove the mass of infection, plus a over a foot of diseased intestine. The diagnosis is severe Crohn's Disease. She was miraculously discharged on Feb. 17th, and will begin Remicade infusions next month. Already she is feeling much better!
To be honest, the last 6 months have really tested my faith. Nothing has mattered to me as much as Gretchen's restoration to health -- not even this change in affiliation. But because we saw God's hand on Gretchen's life in such a miraculous way, I have been able to rest in His goodness and strength as we anticipated this second vote.
God's peace!
Lori Hoyum, Pastor
Port Madison Lutheran Church
Bainbridge Island, WA
As general information and as a prayer request, we include part of her communication:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I wanted to write and let you know that Port Madison Lutheran Church of Bainbridge Island, WA held a second vote today to leave the ELCA and join the NALC. The vote passed with 81% agreeing to this change in affliliation.
Even though our congregation has not experienced severe conflict over this matter, we have lost a number of members. We are asking you to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for our leadership as we seek to unify the congregation and plan for the future.
By the way, PMLC will celebrate 100 years since the dedication of our historic sanctuary on May 20, 2012. The first baby baptized at the baptismal font turns 100 years old in a couple weeks and hopes to attend the celebration in May. We are very excited, and hopeful that the next 100 years at PMLC will be our best years of serving Christ!
Finally, some of you know that our 18 year old daughter, Gretchen, has been very sick since August. In late January she was admitted to the hospital with acute renal failure, weight loss (45 pounds -- she was literally starving to death!), an abscess and a massive abdominal infection that had not been properly diagnosed. On Feb. 10th, after her kidney issues were resolved, she had surgery to remove the mass of infection, plus a over a foot of diseased intestine. The diagnosis is severe Crohn's Disease. She was miraculously discharged on Feb. 17th, and will begin Remicade infusions next month. Already she is feeling much better!
To be honest, the last 6 months have really tested my faith. Nothing has mattered to me as much as Gretchen's restoration to health -- not even this change in affiliation. But because we saw God's hand on Gretchen's life in such a miraculous way, I have been able to rest in His goodness and strength as we anticipated this second vote.
God's peace!
Lori Hoyum, Pastor
Port Madison Lutheran Church
Bainbridge Island, WA
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
PRAY FOR THE LINDGREN FAMILY
Pastor James Lindgren and his wife Judy (First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain, MI, recently suffered the loss of their daughter in an auto accident. The daughter was pregnant with their first grandchild. Please uphold this family in your prayers.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
ELCA VOTING RESULTS
West Prairie Lutheran Church, Leland, IA, passed first voted to leave the ELCA, March 4, 36-18.
Friday, March 2, 2012
CHURCH PLANS VOTE TO LEAVE THE ELCA
According to the Northeastern Iowa Synod, West Prairie Lutheran Church, Leland, IA is scheduled March 4, 2012 to take a first vote on leaving the ELCA.
Sion Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, IA, is also scheduled to take their first vote on a date to be announced.
Sion Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, IA, is also scheduled to take their first vote on a date to be announced.
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