November 2002
Page 1 - Becoming Unoffendable by Francis Frangipane
Page 2 - How to be Humble Without Being Proud of It by Paul Anderson
Page 3 - Masters Institute - Credit Where Credit is Due by Kathryn Calvert
Page 4 - A Tribute to Dr. Morris Vaagenes
Thank You Morris!
On September 26, 2002 the Lutheran Renewal Board of Directors received a letter of resignation from Dr. Morris Vaagenes, which it accepted with regret but also with great gratitude. The Board expressed its thanks to Morris and Bonnie that evening with a variety of tributes. Morris was honored for his leadership at North Heights Lutheran, building it up into a major center of renewal. He was also honored for his character-his humility, his courage, his kindness (always seeking out those ignored by others), his heart of mercy. It would be hard to overestimate the contribution that Morris has made to the ministry of Lutheran Renewal. He served on the Board from the beginning, longer than anyone else. He represented it by traveling in the States and abroad, speaking at churches and conferences.
Morris is cutting back on some of his commitments in order to focus on some specific areas of ministry which includes the writing of the North Heights story. This is a book that waits to be written.
Thank you, Morris, for your commitment to the Gospel, for never missing a chance to share the Good News, for maintaining Scriptural balance, for touching all ages with your love and compassion, for noticing us, for walking in meekness, for giving the credit to the Lord that you have served for so many years, and for always reminding us that He could use us as well. We won't forget you! You will be in our prayers as you continue to serve with the same intensity that we have observed down through the years.
You have work to do, and we bless you in it.
