Rev Matt Harrison you have missed the point. It's not about you, your Lutheran name. First, it's about Jesus--accepting him in your heart and living for him or we are going to hell for a eternity. I am a Christian first and then I am a member in the LCMS. Sometimes when I view your other LCMS churches I feel they are very cold and stuck in their Lutheranism. Sometimes I don't want to be under your label. You are leaning towards the Catholics. I pray for you sir and hope you have listened to my point. This money could of been used to help support your dying churches. Respectfully submitted Randi