This year, we have asked our divers to participate in Catechetical lessons; in the ancient church catechumens were those who were undergoing training instruction in the faith in preparation for their Christian baptism. While our young men are baptized in the Orthodox faith, we feel it is important that they continue to learn the importance of Theophany, the baptism of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the manifestation of the Holy Trinity. Along with the excitement of diving for the Cross, the lessons they have learned about the Theophany will become an experience they will carry with them forever. ...more

January 2, 2010

In response to the Dale Gillis letter on his belief about Christians and the Rapture, I would like make a few points on his opinion. ...more

March 1, 2009

Christmas Is No Threat The letter you printed Dec. 25, "Christmas Defended," by Emily Harper was a satirical letter whose purpose was to make the "conservative Christians" feel bad about wanting to keep the tradition of saying "Merry Christmas" alive in this world. ...more

December 28, 2008

Praise For Coverage Regarding "Pastor, Son Given Joyous Farewell" (Metro, May 18): ...more

May 23, 2008

Nativity Lutheran Church will offer Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Dec. 24 at the church located at 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. Family worship with Sunday School pageant and family blessings will be featured. Candlelight service with Holy Communion will be held at 10 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 352-597-1456. ...more

December 19, 2007

Nativity Lutheran Church will offer Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Dec. 24 at the church located at 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. Family worship with Sunday School pageant and family blessings will be featured. Candlelight service with Holy Communion will be held at 10 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 352-597-1456. ...more

December 18, 2007

Living in this tumultuous world, we consider ourselves blessed to belong to the warm, loving, caring congregation found at Trinity Lutheran Church. Oct. 28 is "Friendship Sunday" at our church, located at 25 Lakeview St. in Lake Placid. We are extending an invitation to our friends, neighbors and all who would like to come join us in worshipping our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. ...more

October 27, 2007

LJ Ministries, Inc. would like to thank the following for making Worship in the Heartland and the Kidz Zone possible this year. ...more

October 21, 2007