Author: Rebecca Konik

Dear Churchy Family,
Palm tree fronds thrown at his feet, camels walking slowly, hammers pounding nails in crosses, It’s like being there, witnessing it all, the Passion Play, of Black Hills, South Dakota. Glad we turned in our offering envelopes before our road trip. ~I.M. Travelin
Pastors Steve & Marcia,
Wow, I never thought I could get so dizzy from spending all day on the merry-go-round! My wife says it is only because I was already halfway there. I’ll be back with the room stops spinning. I’m glad I sent my offering in early! I’m still praying for you. ~I.M. Travelin
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers. 1 Thessalonians 1:2
Dear Church Family,
I’m on the road again...but thankful to our Lord to be headed to where it is beautiful, peaceful, and more fishful. My offering is enclosed. ~I.M. Travelin
Dear Lutheran Folks,
Sorry I can’t be with you in worship on Memorial Weekend. I’m in a parade in East Boondocks Michigan. I’m not sure if I should feel honored, since I’m right behind the horses. Anyway, my regular offering is enclosed. Keep fighting the good fight. ~I.M. Travelin
Hey Pastors!
The Trip is great, but I’m getting tired of the motels. The beds are never quite right and I don’t sleep well. Ah, there is nothing like the pews at First Lutheran for a good nap! (Just kidding.) You remain in my prayers even though I am far away. ~I.M. Travelin
Dear First Lutheran,
We’re off again. This week we’re in Minneapolis, St. Paul. Did you know that they have a football team too? Anyway, here’s our offering. ~I M Travelin
Dear Lutheran Folks,
I’ve been at Crossways Village Camp. WOW! These counselors are awesome! Almost slipped my mind to send in our contribution. It is enclosed. ~I M Travelin
Greetings!
Just saw a Pirate movie! I wonder if we could find a treasure chest to fund our ministries? Until we do – here’s my gift to keep the good work going. ~I M Travelin
Howdy!
I’ve been down south helping out on the Gulf Coast lately. I’m glad I could make a difference here! See you soon! ~I M Travelin
First Lutheran folks,
Sorry I missed worship last Thursday. Got stuck in Chicago traffic for two days! Barely escaped. So, though late, here’s my offering. ~I M Travelin
Hello from up north!
I’ve been hanging out with the goats at Al Johnson’s in Door County. The view is great from up here, but the goats ate my offering check! I’ll catch up when I get back. ~I M Travelin

Dear Lutheran Folks,
I’m heading up north to fish this summer. I’m not coming back till I catch “the big one”. If that’s the plan, my wife says, I may never get back. So, I’ve remembered to keep my offering sup to date. I.M. Travelin
P.S. Do you know any fishing prayers?
Howdy Pastor Solberg,
I’m at the top of Vermont’s White Mountain watching hang gliders leap up and soar. I know that my regular giving helps our congregation “soar”. Enclosed is my offering for Christ’s work. ~I.M. Travelin
Hey Pastor Olson,
You are from North Dakota, right? I’m supposed to be in North Dakota, but I don’t think it has an ocean. So I guess I’m lost again. I’m glad I sent my offering in early this time. See you soon...I hope. ~I.M. Travelin
Hi Pastor Steve,
I’m here in the Sahara desert looking at sand and cactus. It reminds me of how Caroline, our church bookkeeper, must feel when so many of us are gone and the offering plates are kind of empty. ~I.M. Travelin
Dear Pastor Olson,
I must confess I let my mother down by missing Mother’s Day. I was in downtown Madison trying to get out of town all day. Never made it. Anyhow, I won’t let you down. I’ve enclosed my7 offerings. ~I.M. Travelin