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August 18th, 2005

The latest addition to the LCMS Roster...

Posted At: 6:07pm by Sandra Ostapowich

Rev Linda Clawson
449734 E 356 Rd
Afton, OK 74331


Current Assignment:
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Fairland, OK
Position: Serving Member Congregation
Since: 5/22/2005

District: Oklahoma District
Classification: Commissioned-Lay Minister

Education
Concordia University (LCMS) - Mequon,

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It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) I am listening to It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
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August 10th, 2005

Gerhard O. Forde - 1927-2005

Posted At: 1:36am by Sandra Ostapowich

Bloghardt saved my soul from hell by confronting me with the Gospel, making me see that women are far too important to be pastors.  But it was in my class on the Lutheran Confessions at Luther Theological Seminary, taught by James Nestingen and the now late

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Edited on: August 10th, 2005 1:38 am

Mozart: Requiem / McNair, Watkinson, Araiza, Lloyd; Marriner I am listening to Mozart: Requiem / McNair, Watkinson, Araiza, Lloyd; Marriner
Release Date: 05 April, 1991
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August 09th, 2005

What's my name? Denny Crane

Posted At: 2:53am by Sandra Ostapowich

FINALLY!  My new favorite show, Boston Legal returns tonight, before all the other shows this season.  Granted, it's a rerun, but we've been starved since mid-spring and haven't

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Edited on: August 10th, 2005 1:37 am

Star Trek The Original Series - The Complete First Season I am watching Star Trek The Original Series - The Complete First Season
Release Date: 31 August, 2004
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August 08th, 2005

It's fun to be in the E-L-C-A...

Posted At: 10:57am by Sandra Ostapowich

"In my judgment, a 'new thing' currently is struggling for life within the ELCA and other denominations.  It is a vision for full, unfettered recognition of gay and lesbian persons.  This would allow participation in any manner of leadership. 

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Strange Fire I am listening to Strange Fire
Release Date: 03 October, 2000
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July 27th, 2005

On covering your head

Posted At: 7:47pm by Sandra Ostapowich

I have been asked to give my take on this topic a a few times so here are my incomplete thoughts and conclusions.  Have at it!


The interesting thing about this 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 is that it s not primarily about wearing veils or hats.  In a sense, women have two heads, the one on top of their shoulders, and

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Edited on: October 03rd, 2005 4:30 am

The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Classic Seuss) I am reading The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Classic Seuss)
Release Date: 09 December, 1989
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