Mission opportunities in London
A new mission in London is one step closer to reality. The Board for World Missions is calling a full-time missionary to serve there after Larry Schlomer, administrator of the…
Staying close to God’s Word in the military
Paul Wolfgramm, a 35-year-old Marine Corp Reserve veteran with deployment experience, understands the importance of the work of WELS Military Services—even though he admits he didn’t know about the resources…
Pipeline for Home Missions is expanding
In September, the WELS Board for Home Missions met and approved financial support for three home mission locations, including home mission status for Christ Our Savior, Collinsville, Ill. Christ Our…
Where are they now? Carlotta Stanley
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.…
Texas couple welcomes home missionary
When Debby and Bill Perry heard that Hans Thomford was assigned to the new WELS mission in Amarillo, Texas, they wanted to welcome him and his wife, Amelia, to the…
Wisely using WELS statistics
For about seven decades, at the end of each year, WELS has asked congregations to supply church statistics. Generally, over 95 percent of congregations do just that. A compliance rate…
District news: October 2021
Dakota-Montana On Aug. 8, Prince of Peace, Yankton, S.D., dedicated its new church. Southeastern Wisconsin On April 18, Zion, South Milwaukee, Wis., dedicated its new early learning center. Happy anniversary!…
Operation Go impacts volunteers and congregations
“It was a blessing to be able to come to New Jersey and share my faith with others while strengthening my own faith,” says Lily Storlie, a 2021 graduate of…
Supporting future called workers
Atlanta-area Martin Luther College (MLC) students received some extra support this summer, thanks to a circuit-wide charity golf outing planned by Messiah, Johns Creek, Ga. What started out as a…