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The Launch

Hello Everyone! 

 This devotional blog is being started in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic which we are going through. Currently, as the pandemic continues to intensify, the need to reach out utilizing the technology we possess, namely the internet, has become more of a priority. Since it looks even more likely that, at some point, St. Andrew Lutheran Church will be required to move toward fully online worship, as many churches already have, this blog will serve as the platform for this to take place.

 Originally, the blog was going to be called "PJ Leads Worship in PJs," after a suggestion made by one of our deacons. However, it occurred to me that that would lead to the expectation that I actually was going to lead worship in my pajamas. A nice gimmick indeed - but the problem is, not only do I not own a decent set of pajamas, but I'm still traditional at heart.

 This blog will feature daily devotions, occasional videos/vlog entries, and, as mentioned, videos of online worship services when those become necessary. Feel free also to communicate with me through this blog, or by email, with any prayer concerns, or if you simply need to talk. God bless you!

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