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Off To A Running Start!

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Dear Saints at LCR!

We are off to a running start! My time with you continues to be filled with booked calendars, individual meetings, pastoral care calls, and many meetings to set the stage for a bright future. Some new things in progress include:

  • A more effective way to access pastoral care that both honors confidentiality and protects time;
  • Additional ways to connect with guests to LCR that allow people to make an immediate impact on ministry just by visiting us;
  • Plans to receive new members into our church family;
  • Plans for a staff retreat so that we can be a cohesive force for good at LCR;
  • Introducing a very popular “God Box” for the children (and adults!) during worship (with really cool, colorful cushions to sit on);
  • A Lenten worship series designed to root LCR in historic, biblical spiritual disciplines that foster a deep relationship with Jesus. Our worship emphasis during Lent honors our mission of deepening people’s relationships with Jesus and one another!

Shortly, we will have an even more convenient and efficient way to connect me as your pastor and build a meaningful relationship! In the future, watch for some unique Bible Studies and other offerings. Your generous financial support and prayers are vital to enabling ministry in this place.

I also need to acknowledge once again the hard work that was put into the installation worship service and installation. If you participated in any way or offered prayer, thank you! It is good to be among you. My family and friends who attended repeatedly expressed what a warm and vibrant center of ministry they experienced at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection.

Thank you again for the warm welcome.

Excited for the Future,
Pastor Rich+

Meet our new Bridge Pastor, Rev. Bonnie Lanyi

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After Pastor Ruth’s retirement a bridge pastor was appointed to help in the time until Pastor Rich arrives in late January 2024. Here is a short note from Pastor Bonnie:

I’m so looking forward to serving with you as you transition to your new pastor. This is a brief introduction to let you know a little bit about me. I am a baptized child of God, who is so grateful to God for many blessings. One blessing that I am especially grateful for is that I grew up in a family and in churches that taught the love and grace of God are for all. Each and every person has value and should be treated with respect and dignity.

Another special blessing is that I have been married to my best friend, David for 37 years. He graduated from Walton High School, and I graduated from Wheeler. We have three young adult children. Our first grandbaby is due to be born this spring. We love to hike, travel, read, cook and bake.

After graduating from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, I worked as an RN in hospitals and in the church. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) was completed under the supervision of The Reverend Dr. Martha Rutland. After graduating from Luther Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree, I was ordained as an ELCA pastor and called to serve a small congregation as a solo pastor. Several years later, I served a large congregation as an associate pastor.

Most recently, I served as the Interim Pastor at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Douglasville for a year and a half as they prepared to call Pastor Jamie Witt. I completed the Interim Ministry Training from the Interim Ministry Network. It is an honor to accompany a congregation in times of transition.

That is a little snapshot of my story. I look forward to getting to know you and your story…starting with some time on December 6 at 6:00 pm during our Advent Dinner in the Gathering Room.

Pastor Bonnie Esther Lanyi

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