Daniel Baker has left a new comment on your post "Visit Historic St. John's Lutheran Church in Milwa...":
Just wanted to let you know that the Organ Recital went phenomenally. I counted 53, but that's not the official tally so wait for the actual count. Thanks for promoting it on your site. I saw at least one Ichabodian there, probably more. This was a good day for St. John's. To God be the Glory.
rlschultz has left a new comment on your post "Great Audience at Historic St. John Lutheran Churc...":
It was a wonderful recital. We sat toward the front, on the pulpit side. Pastor Hastings spent a considerable amount of time talking with those who were curious about the history of St. John's. I found out that he has been there 25 years now. All of us had the opportunity to see how well kept this beautiful church is. They certainly are not made like this anymore. The acoustics were very good. The altar is still in very good condition. We spoke with some members after the recital. They were grateful that we had attended and we were invited to the regular 10 AM Sunday worship. I am looking forward to returning.
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GJ - I alone know the true Ichabodian count.
This happened because of the young Lutherans who took it upon themselves to provide a recital - on a superb pipe organ in a grand Lutheran church building.
I enjoyed gathering and improving some St. John photos. The building is simply beyond comprehension, in a day where mission executives build kiosks and wonder why no one comes to their clapboard mission church.
At Shepherd of Peace in Columbus, Ohio, a truck driver phoned from across the street and said, "Where is your church?" I found he was at the doughnut shop. I said, "You are looking at it." He said, "No. That cannot be a church."
No one ever said that about St. John Lutheran Church. Unlike Willow Creek Community Church, where WELS trains its leaders, St. John has at least 14 crosses on the outside.
