[lightman]

Salem is hardly a large, vibrant congregation.

According to the ELCA statistical report the congergation has declined in membership 65% since 1990.

But, "amazingly", the Mission support giving just shot up 300% last year!

Money talks. Johann Tetzel would be so proud.

[Zender500]

Salem is hardly a large, vibrant congregation. According to the ELCA statistical report the congergation has declined in membership 65% since 1990. But, "amazingly", the Mission support giving just shot up 300% last year! Money talks. Johann Tetzel would be so proud.

That's about one moneyed liberal ponying up 3 grand as an expression of gratitude to a denomination that wouldn't dream of exerting an iota of Scriptural discipline.