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 girls at WELS congregations take the time…
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 winning the Taste of…
Book nook: Waiting on God More
In Northwestern Publishing House’s intriguing new “My 180” series, authors are asked to “devote themselves to a full 180 days” of reading, praying, and journaling on a biblical topic and…
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 call to serve as pastor at Martin Luther, Oshkosh,…
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…
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 are a good opportunity for grassroots…
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
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 have…