Community news: October 2024
On Aug. 9, Divine Savior Academy–Sienna, Missouri City, Texas, celebrated the grand opening of its new building, which includes 27 new classrooms, a gym, and ...
The National Conference on Worship, Music, & the Arts—in pictures
July 30–Aug. 2 at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis. International connections “I am passionate about composing songs, directing the choir, and teaching others...
Letters provide opportunity for intergenerational connection
“I liked being able to talk to people and ask them how their lives were different when they were my age.” “It was fun to hang out with people that were ol...
Diary of a missionary’s wife
Missionary Ronald Baerbock and his wife, Karen, spent more than 17 years serving in various Latin American fields. Karen, who passed away in 2023, recorded mini...
Free in Christ: Personal offerings
“Honor the LORD with your wealth” (Proverbs 3:9). Read how two Christians requested and received direction on how to plan their offerings. “Emily” asked...
Community news: September 2024
On Feb. 4, members of Our Savior, Sun City, Ariz., thanked Fern Junso for 46 years of service as organist. During vacation Bible camp at St. Paul’s, Franklin,...
A shared path to the ministry
WELS members Jenessa Werre and Kaitlin Gilbert have quite a bit in common. They both graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with an educatio...
WELS news briefs: September 2024
Christian Aid and Relief |wels.net/relief WELS Christian Aid and Relief will be distributing almost $500,000 in humanitarian aid grants for Fiscal Year 2024–2...
Men’s ministry highlights the outdoors and spiritual growth
Eight years ago, Emanuel, New London, Wis., had several ministries serving children, young adults, and women, but no men’s ministry. One of the pastors asked ...
Conference aims to empower women to share God’s Word
More than 450 women gathered at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wis., from July 28–30 for the WELS Women’s Ministry Conference. Focused on the book of Acts...
Congregational intern program offers real-life experience
They say experience is the best teacher, something that St. Peter, Fort Collins, Colo., has been putting into practice for the past 20 years. Since 2004, the co...
Pioneering fellowship and friendships
Families and children today have an overwhelming number of options for extracurriculars and activities. Yet in WELS churches around North America, nearly 900 gi...
Illustrating God’s powerful Word through art at Taste of Missions
“To put my art out there was a huge blessing,” says Vienne Lang, a junior at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., about her experience entering and w...
Getting to know the new district presidents
During this summer’s district conventions, two districts elected new presidents. In the Pacific Northwest District, President John Steinbrenner had accepted a...
Tragedy strikes world missionary and his family
During the early hours of Sunday, June 30, a fire broke out and killed Steve Witte and five of his family members. Witte, the team leader for WELS’ Asia One T...
District convention news 2024
Each of WELS’ 12 districts met in convention this June, discussing local ministry topics and weighing in on synodical matters as well. “District conventions...
2024 Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduates
To see Martin Luther College’s graduates, visit forwardinchrist.net/2024-mlc-graduates. Volume 111, Number 7 Issue: July 2024 ...
2024 Martin Luther College graduates
To see Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduates, visit forwardinchrist.net/2024-wls-grads. Volume 111, Number 7 Issue: July 2024...
When politics drives you crazy: Part 1
Remember that Jesus is really in charge. Are you ready for this election cycle to be over? Do you find politics creeping into your family gatherings? Is politic...
A lifetime of service to LWMS
Mary Lou Schmidt and Isola Millett have known each other for almost 60 years. They met in the cry room at St. Matthew’s, Oconomowoc, Wis., in the 1950s and ha...
Showing Mormons that Jesus is enough
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a time of fear, uncertainty, and global shutdowns. But it also opened an unexpected window of opportunity for Truth in Love Min...
Supporting others with prayer
Throughout the pages of Scripture, God makes clear the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian. Jesus himself prayed regularly. During his travels, Paul...
WELS Home Missions approves new missions
This spring, WELS Board for Home Missions approved five new mission starts for the synodwide 100 Missions in 10 Years initiative. “As we considered new minist...
Community news: June 2024
On Jan. 7, Trinity, Lake City, Minn., held a special service commemorating the almost 64 years of service by organist June Henn. St. Paul, Tomah, Wis., celebrat...