Palm Sunday Service

I covered Palm Sunday services at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, for "The Lutheran" magazine (http://www.thelutheran.org/template/index.cfm). They hired me to provide photos for a story on how the church has grown 75% due to the Hispanic population, typically Lutheran congergations are shrinking. The story will appear in the June issue of "The Lutheran."

Pastor Pedro Portillo during Palm Sunday services at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon Wade

A worshiper receives a communion wafer during Palm Sunday services at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon WadeA worshiper makes a cross out of palm leaves during Palm Sunday services at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon WadeWorshippers hold a palm leaf crosses during Palm Sunday services at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon Wade

Moiser Duran carries the cross and palm leaves during Palm Sunday services at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon Wade Worshipers gather outside of Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church for Palm Sunday services in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon WadePastor Pedro Portillo blesses palm leaves during Palm Sunday services at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon WadePastor Pedro Portillo blesses worshipers during Palm Sunday services at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon Wade Abel and Anatolia Garcia pose for a portrait with their children Natalie, left, Emmanuel, center, and Jennifer, right, at Santa Maria of Guadelupe Lutheran Church in Irving, Texas, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Special/Brandon Wade

Ramadan services at Dar El Eman Mosque PHOTOS & VIDEO

I photographed Ramadan services at Dar El Eman Mosque in Arlington, Tx., for a story about how the Texas summer heat can make fasting and staying hydrated very difficult. Those who can not fast due to working outdoors or for medical reasons are encouraged to donate money to feed the needy. The full story can be read at the Star-Telegram here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/08/13/2403446/during-heat-ramadan-fasting-can.html

A worshiper removes his shoes and stores them on a shelf before entering Dar El Eman Mosque for a Ramadan prayer service in Arlington, Friday, August 13, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

A worshiper prays during a service for Ramadan at Dar El Eman Mosque in Arlington, Friday, August 13, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Worshipers pray during a service for Ramadan at Dar El Eman Mosque in Arlington, Friday, August 13, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Imam Said Atif leads worshipers in a prayer service for Ramadan at Dar El Eman Mosque in Arlington, Friday, August 13, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Imam Said Atif leads worshipers in a prayer service for Ramadan at Dar El Eman Mosque in Arlington, Friday, August 13, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade