Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church completed another successful five days of VBS. The children who attended had a wonderful time, and all the lessons, crafts, snacks, and play focused on our theme, “A Mighty Fortress – In Jesus, the Victory Is Won!”
Congratulations to the Rev. Samuel E. McPeek, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Lafayette, LA, on completion of his Doctor of Philosophy degree in English, with a concentration in rhetoric. He successfully defended his dissertation which is entitled, “Religious Rhetoric and the Radio: The Sermons of Rev. Dr. C.J. Hoffmann, International Lutheran Hour Speaker 1955-1988.” The degree will be conferred upon him on August 4, 2017, at the graduation ceremonies of The University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
On May 28, Redeemer in Fairhope, AL, said farewell and Godspeed to Stanley, Payton, and Andrew Lacey with a recognition breakfast.
On May 13, Hope Lutheran Church in Birmingham, AL, hosted the Community Fun and Faire event. This is an annual event. This event features a community yard sale, a children’s fun zone and learning zone, music, and a cookout. We appreciate all of our members who contributed to this year’s event! A video from the event is posted on our Facebook page.
   
   
Taheya McGhee, Jacob Evans, and Tari McGhee were confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Atmore, AL, on Sunday, May 7, by Rev. Benjamin Stallworth. The confirmands, family, and friends enjoyed refreshments after the service.
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