District news: June 2023
SOUTH CENTRAL From April 21–23, Camp Shiloh, Pittsburg, Texas, offered a special needs family camp that included inclusive and appropriate devotions and activities....
A new Lighthouse in Appleton
Lighthouse Youth Center has served Milwaukee’s youth since opening its first location in 2006; two more locations opened in Milwaukee in 2012 and 2020. This April,...
Confessions of faith: Gary Lupe
An Apache Christian shares how he was brought out of darkness into God’s wonderful light. Gary Lupe is the first to acknowledge that his faith in Jesus Christ...
A small book with a big impact
WELS Christian Aid and Relief delivers hands-on disaster relief and humanitarian aid to communities around the world. During these times of disaster and trauma,...
Psalms for the seasons of life: May
April 30–May 6 Psalm 103: “Psalm 103 is one of the most beautiful psalms of comfort. It is especially appropriate during sickness or hospitalization. . . . We...
“God can do immeasurably more”
On March 24, WELS Board for Home Missions approved the first new missions and enhancements for the synodwide “100 missions in 10 years” initiative. “Our God...
WELS high schools experiencing record enrollment
This year, enrollment in WELS’ high schools reached more than 7,000 students, a first in WELS history. That is 10.9 percent growth across-the-board since 2020....
Where are they now? Luke and Jennifer Wolfgramm
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 May...
District news: May 2023
WESTERN WISCONSIN Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., hosted 236 handbell ringers for the 2023 National WELS Handbell Festival on March 11 and 12. HAPPY...
Meet the editorial staff: Jeremiah Gumm
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. This month, Jeremiah Gumm, pastor at King of...
Psalms for the seasons of life: April
April 2–8 Psalm 78: “The introduction stresses the depth and the permanent relevance of God’s revelation. . . . The permanent and enduring relevance of God’s...
WELS podcasts: The Lutheran History Podcast
Podcast: The Lutheran History Podcast Host: Rev. Benjamin Phelps Description: “The Lutheran History Podcast interviews professional and independent historians...
Connecting people to the gospel
“I would use the illustration of a switchboard operator from the early days of telephone communication to explain the work of a diaspora ministry facilitator,”...
District news: April 2023
WESTERN WISCONSIN On Feb. 25, more than 100 women gathered at St. Matthew’s, Oconomowoc, Wis., for the congregation’s third annual women’s retreat. The retreat...
Growing closer to Jesus and one another
“Closer to Jesus, closer together.” That’s the tagline for Awake and Alive ministries, a young adult ministry conducted via online Bible studies and in-person...
Psalms for the seasons of life: March
March 5–March 11 Psalm 55: “Everything in this psalm fits with the time of Absalom’s conspiracy. . . . David repeats his confidence that the Lord will deliver...
Leadership conference equips members to serve
More than 1,300 WELS members gathered in Chicago in January for the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership. For three days they dedicated themselves to...
Training the next generation of leaders
This year, for the first time, WELS high school students were specially invited to attend the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in Chicago. Sixty-one...
District news: March 2023
SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA WESTERN WISCONSIN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN The district reporters for this month are: AZ-CA—Michael Schroeder; MN—James...
Psalms for the seasons of life: February
Jan. 29–Feb. 4 Psalm 25: “The first and last look outward deal with the psalmist’s enemies and afflictions. The middle inward with sins and his repentance....
Christian Worship Lectionary February 2023
February 1: Zechariah 11:4-17; 2 Timothy 4:1-18 February 2: Zechariah 12:1–13:9; Titus 1:1–2:6 February 3: Zechariah 14:1-21; Titus 2:7–3:15 February 4: Job...
District news: February 2023
SOUTH ATLANTIC On Nov. 20, 2022, Peace, Trinity, Fla., dedicated its new church. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! SOUTH CENTRAL On Nov. 13, 2022, Beautiful Savior, Bella Vista,...
WELS news briefs: February 2023
WELS Discipleship A new three-part video Bible study resource is now available for youth ministry leaders to use with their teen groups. Written by Dr. Phil Huebner,...
Forward in Christ Top 10 of 2022
Read the top 10 articles of 2022. Author:...