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Sharing God’s love across cultures

“We can love all of them, and we can make sure they know we believe God loves them and Jesus loves them. And for some, we’re going to rejoice when we see the...
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Unifying for ministry

Located ten minutes apart, Morrison Zion, Greenleaf, Wis., and Immanuel, Shirley, Wis., both want to reach out with the gospel in the rural area 15 miles outside...
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Community news: June 2025

The Lutheran Military Support Group celebrated its 10th anniversary in May. Shepherd of the Hills, West Bend, Wis., dedicated its new sanctuary on April 13. St....
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Community news: May 2025

Nearly 200 women gathered at St. Matthew’s, Oconomowoc, Wis., on Feb. 22, for a retreat based on Colossians 2:6,7 with the theme “Beautifully rooted.” St....
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God’s plan flourishes in Vietnam

Larry Schlomer, administrator for WELS World Missions, shares an update on the mission work in Vietnam It has been 14 years since Hmong church leaders in Vietnam...
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Equipping leaders

“The WELS leadership conference offered a fantastic opportunity for our members to learn from experts across the synod and encourage them as leaders at our church,”...
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Community news: April 2025

Bethany, Bruce Crossing, Mich., celebrated 72 years of service by organist Ruth Force on Feb. 24. She continues to play for each service. On Feb. 2, Winnebago Lutheran...
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When technology is a blessing

Dillon Mares was weighed down by guilt. Baptized as a teenager, Dillon had drifted away from attending church. Now in his late 20s, he had a busy social life and...
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Training future church planters

In January 2025, three different groups of students from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS) went on Winterim trips as part of a special partnership with WELS Home...
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WELS news briefs: March 2025

WELS MINISTRY TO THE MILITARY WELS Military Chaplain Paul Horn and his daughter Calliope (a senior at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis.) traveled to Okinawa,...
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Walking alongside those who struggle

According to its “About” page, the made. known. website is dedicated to “walking with you in faith through identity, gender, and sexuality.” The site, launched...
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Community news: March 2025

The 2024 celebration of “A Very Special Christmas” marked 20 years of this event for those with special needs taking place at New Life, Kenosha, Wis. Immanuel,...
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WELS podcasts: Where Two or Three

Podcast: Where Two or Three Hosts: Prof. Mark Paustian and John Wildauer Description: Christian conversation at the table of communication scholarship A taste of...
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Community news: February 2025

Every year at the last chapel service before Christmas, Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., recognizes those who have anniversaries for service at the school....
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175th anniversary photos

During WELS’ 175th anniversary, Forward in Christ magazine will be spotlighting historic photos and sharing more about what is taking place in those photos....
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WELS podcasts: Faith Footnotes

Podcast: Faith Footnotes Description: “Faith Footnotes: Christian Conversations with Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) is a Christian podcast all about practical...