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Read more about the article Stepping into special education

Stepping into special education

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  • Post published:2022/05/25
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“St. Marcus integrated Mason from day one,” says Brenda Jashinsky, Mason’s mom. “They embraced him with love immediately.” After Mason was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, Brenda struggled to…

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Read more about the article WELS news briefs: June 2022

WELS news briefs: June 2022

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  • Post published:2022/05/25
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WELS Missions WELS Europe Team, part of WELS World Missions, is working with the Igreja Luterana de Portugal (ILP), WELS’ sister synod in Portugal, to reach the world’s largest Portuguese-speaking…

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Read more about the article District news: June 2022

District news: June 2022

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  • Post published:2022/05/25
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Happy anniversary! MN—On April 24, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., celebrated milestone service anniversaries from the past three years. The 2020 celebrants included Peter Baganz, 25 years; Paul Bases,…

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Read more about the article Board for Home Missions approves five new missions

Board for Home Missions approves five new missions

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/05/25
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This spring, the WELS Board for Home Missions met and approved 12 new mission requests—five new home mission starts, five enhancements at existing congregations, and two unsubsidized missions. New home…

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Read more about the article Where are they now? Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School

Where are they now? Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School

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  • Post published:2022/05/23
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In Forward in Christ, we report the news but aren’t always able to follow up. “Where are they now?” is our way of giving you the rest of the story. In October…

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Read more about the article Teen talk: My life as a child of divorce

Teen talk: My life as a child of divorce

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  • Post published:2022/05/20
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Divorce affects entire families. How can we support and encourage those struggling with the long-lasting effects? I am a product of divorce. As a child, it defined me. My parents…

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Read more about the article District news: May 2022

District news: May 2022

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  • Post published:2022/04/29
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Happy anniversary! MN—On Jan. 30, St. Luke, Pickwick, Minn., honored organist Shirley Kauphusman for her 70 years of service. SEW—On Feb. 20, St. Paul, Grant Park, Ill., celebrated the 50th…

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Read more about the article Creating connections

Creating connections

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  • Post published:2022/04/29
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In 2020, Bethlehem, an exploratory mission in Richland Center, Wis., was looking for a ministry space to call home. After one option fell through, God provided a perfect fit: a…

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Read more about the article New leadership at Northwestern Publishing House

New leadership at Northwestern Publishing House

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  • Post published:2022/04/29
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“I am not a ‘toe in the water’ kind of guy,” says Jeremy Angle, the new president of Northwestern Publishing House (NPH). “I like to cannonball in. I like a good…

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