REPORT OF THE BISHOP | 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD ASSEMBLYBy The Rev. Michele Fischer Bishop Ginny Aebischer began her report to this year’s Synod assembly by telling about a recent picture she had seen on the maternity floor at Lexington Medical Center. The picture...
I hope you had a great time at Synod Assembly and that you and your family are able to get some vacation this summer. With that rest and rejuvenation, here’s some things to help you in context with outreach and evangelism when you’re back in town. Idea worth...
The summer is here! I hope all the graduations, vacations, and seasonal changes get off to a good start for you, and that what follows helps you think through how your congregation moves forward in reaching new people. Idea worth considering: Millennials aren’t...
Hello, and Happy Easter season! I hope you’re able to take a break from the hectic nature of lent and enjoy celebrating the risen savior. With that extra time, if you’re thinking about evangelism and outreach, here are some things to think about. Idea worth...
The Rev. Dr. Martin Fredrick Saarinen died peacefully at his Newberry SC home on April 1, 2023, after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. Son of Pastor John and Tekla (Toppari) Saarinen, Martti was born in Portland OR on July 6, 1929. He was predeceased by his...
