Now I see what needs to be done to reach more people with the Gospel. I need to promote a "Sink Low the Cross" (SLTC) ministry. As a certified scuba diver, my wife and I could travel the Caribbean in our Synod-Provided 45 foot sailboat. Our sails would, of course, be graced by the Synod's Logo in bright colors. Likewise my scuba tanks, dive suit, fins and tee shirts. Everywhere we went the cross would be displayed. Perhaps we could sign on a District President or two as deck hands and cooks who could then report back on their mission trip. A lot nicer than Africa.
I could combine this mission activity with my other hobby of ham radio. I am licensed by the FCC. It would be useful for staying in touch with St. Louis, so they would know where next to send my checks.
On each island, such as St. Kitts, Antigua, Nevis, Montserrat (where we could also bring comfort to those who have been displaced by the volcano eruption), Cancun etc. (you get the idea), we could show up for their local festivals and soccer or fishing tournaments and bring the Gospel to scuba divers, sailors, tourists, merchants, junketing congresspersons and Govenment officials.
I would make a large, simulated Treasure Chest that would look like it just was dragged up from the deep in which I would have Bibles, Christian books, and Synod logo painted trinkets to give or sell to the folks who would crowd around. I could preach some evenings from the side of the boat like Jesus, while the crew took in the sights. We could also do a little on site market research to see what the Carib people wanted in their religion. The District Presidents would be great at this. Then we could mix in a little Voodoo with 16th century theology as our contribution to church growth techniques.
My son, a professional photographer, could shoot the special January Lutheran Witness Swimsuit edition, featuring all-Lutheran beauties. This would truly meet the people's felt needs.
I am getting real excited about this! From the sky to the depths of the ocean, the cross will be seen.
Now, who wants to bankroll this outstanding SLTC proposal? LLL? LWML? AAL?
Rev. A. J. Loeschman
Padi Scuba Certified
WD5IQR