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ERNIE SISTEK
we reject or unilaterally revise them (July, page 49), we would be saying that we no longer share faith with other Christians. This would be the most church-dividing action Luther- ans have ever taken—a direct repu- diation of shared faith. This is not, I think, something usefully dealt with in letters to the editor. The Rev. Allan E. Johnson Marquette, Mich.
Nothing but the facts I urge the ELCA to use care when issuing statements like the one on climate change (July, page 9) when there are significant questions about the impact human activity has in
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such matters. It is a concern that the ELCA would support something to cause God’s people and the world’s nations financial hardship based on outdated science and political efforts. We have a responsibility to care for God’s creation, but in our zeal let’s not lose sight of our responsibility to support only valid causes. James Wolf Fort Wayne, Ind.
Disappointing move It was disappointing to read of the discontinuance of The Little Lutheran (July, page 4). When we talk about the need to keep the younger genera- tion involved in the church, it seems counterproductive to discontinue one of the products that encour- ages the youngest to begin that involvement. Dianne Rencsok Christiansburg, Va.
Living float Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe, Pa., declared its 150th anniversary, history and ministries to its community while walking in the July Fourth parade this year. Christine Stahl, church council secretary and evangelism chair, said the congregation decided on a living fl oat because “we do not ride in cars, on wagons or carts, but we walk, work and serve in the midst of all God’s children.” More than 70 people made up this living fl oat, which placed second in the fl oat competition.
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Sorrowful note I read the notice of the end of The Little Lutheran with sorrow, while I commend you on what was eight years of high-quality ministry to chil- dren. The magazine will be missed. Perhaps The Lutheran could find room for a children’s page with just a few ministry moments in each issue. D. Engle St. Louis
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