A year of firsts
Lydia Thiesfeldt, a 2020 graduate of Martin Luther College, appeared on the cover of the July 2020 issue of Forward in Christ. Thiesfeldt was assigned to serve as...
Brothers in ministry
It was an exciting day for Joel and Karen Thomford. Not one, not two, but all three of their sons received assignments at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary’s call day...
2021 Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary grads
At the graduation service on May 21, 28 graduates received diplomas for successfully completing their seminary studies. Assignments At the Call Day service on May...
2021 Martin Luther College grads
One hundred fifty-eight people graduated from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., on May 15. Assignments Teachers Aguilar, Kati R., to Growing in Grace Preschool...
District news: June 2021
Happy anniversary! SEW—First Lutheran, Elkhorn, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary of its school on May 16 and will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its congregation...
MLC celebrates 25 years
This past year, Martin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, Minn., has been celebrating 25 years of ministerial training as well as 150-plus years of ministerial training...
WELS news briefs: June 2021
WELS Evangelism The Commission on Evangelism has released two new resources recently that work together to help WELS members be more active and prepared to be personal...
Celebrating National Hymnal Week
In order to provide an opportunity to think about the blessings of worship as well as get a sneak peek at what the new hymnal has to offer, WELS is celebrating WELS...
Lutheran Pioneers: Building on the foundation of the past
In 1951, WELS member Bruce Thompson and his pastor, Reuben Marti, envisioned an organization in which boys could learn valuable life and leadership skills—but...
Seven home missions to receive funding
The Board for Home Missions has approved funding for seven locations, including four new home mission starts and three existing mission congregations. New home...
Showing Christian love
WELS Christian Aid and Relief has distributed $30,000 in matching grants to 17 congregations so they can offer pandemic relief in their communities. This was in...
New virtual academy offers opportunities
The Association of Lutheran High Schools Online (ALHS Online) has a new name and an expanded mission. For the past ten years, ALHS Online has been offering high-quality...
WELS podcasts: Impact
Podcast: Impact Host: Mark Kjenstad Description: “The better you understand Scripture, the greater impact it will have on your life. Impact is a St. Andrew podcast...
Ministry in Europe continues despite pandemic challenges
Almost a year after arriving in Germany to serve WELS military members and civilians living in Europe, John and Helen Hartwig still haven’t experienced what that...
District news: May 2021
Nebraska On Feb. 28, 2021, Living Hope, Commerce City, Colo., honored Judi Sullivan for the 60 years that she has played piano for worship services. Members at Living...
Building awareness and support for foster families
May is Foster Care Awareness month. When children are no longer able to safely stay in their homes with biological parents, they are often placed into foster homes...
WELS news briefs: May 2021
Conference of Presidents To represent the lay membership of the synod more accurately, two laymen from each synod convention floor committee will attend the WELS...
Pastors share letter and artwork to encourage students
St. Paul, New Ulm, Minn., typically celebrates Lutheran Schools Week with a VIP Day when students can bring guests to school. This year, VIP guests wrote letters...
Day 41: Jesus’ Passion – Podcast
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