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“If now I seek the forgiveness of sins, I do not run to the cross, for I will not find it given there… But I will find in the sacrament or Gospel the word which distributes, presents, offers, and gives to me that forgiveness which was won on the Cross.” (AE 40, 214)

Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry

August 08th, 2007

St. Mark at FOR YOU Asheville

Posted At: 12:39pm by Bloghardt


My kids on the steps of Pritchell Hall at Ridgecrest....

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January 22nd, 2006

Eight Myths about Confirmation

Posted At: 1:17am by Bloghardt

Eight Myths about Confirmation

Here are eight false thoughts or statements that I've heard in my short time as a pastor.  There are tons more.  These are the ones

1. "I have a right to be confirmed." - Confirmation is a church rite, not a right given to all kids when they reach a

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Edited on: September 22nd, 2006 4:27 pm
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September 19th, 2005

Youth Ministry 101: The Lock-In

Posted At: 4:06am by Bloghardt

Friday night at St. Mark, we had a lock-in.  It seems like we always are having a lock-in.   All we need is an excuse!  It's a three day weekend, time for a lock-in!  Visitor from out of town, it's time for a lock-in!  College kids come home, lock-in!  Seniors graduate, lock-in!  We are about to go to a Higher Things

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Edited on: September 19th, 2005 4:23 am

The Godfather dvdThe Godfather
Release Date: 11 May, 2004
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