Rev. Harrison, your efforts to draw all factions of our LCMS back together in teaching and preaching the true gospel of our Lord is refreshing. So much of the writtings of St. Paul, as he reminds each of us to be all things to all people that we might be used by God to win a few. You clearly identify the #1 problem of the world today ... S-I-N ... and you point ALL people to the one and only solution to sin ... The Savior. "Jesus Welcomes All" indeed sez it all! The float each year is worth all the cost and effort (mostly coverd by numerous volenteers) as it's message goes forth to all the world. Matt, THANK YOU for all you do! Your leadership tempered with your faith and humility is a breath of fresh air as our church goes forward drawing souls to Christ.