Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, October 5
In worship at Friedens Church we join disciples all around the world in reciting the Lord’s Prayer. One thing that is special about the way we practice this ritual is the bell that tolls while we pray.
Friedens was founded by German immigrants from the villages of Wehdem and Westrup. Most of the people in these villages made their living by farming. They also gathered for worship in their village church. Sometimes urgent chores demanded the farmers miss worship. However, in the village church the bells were rung during the Lord’s Prayer. This allowed folks wherever they were and whatever they were doing to stop, and to join the gathered community in the unity of prayer.
When you hear the bells in worship you can remember this lovely tradition and feel united in the faith and love of Christ. If you are not able to be present in worship on a Sunday morning, even if you cannot hear the church bells, you can still stop and pray the Lord’s Prayer and experience oneness in Christ.
Yours in Christ,
Marc