My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital
A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let next Christmas be different.” On Dec. 12, 2020, I was admitted to the…
God’s continued grace in Vietnam
God continues to bless WELS’ outreach efforts in Vietnam, despite challenges and unexpected setbacks. BLESSING ONE In October, WELS leaders were able to travel to Vietnam for the first time…
Revamped synod convention planned for this summer
In light of continued disruptions due to COVID-19, the Conference of Presidents has decided to make this summer’s synod convention a “mini convention,” which will be held July 26-28 at…
A look back at educating during COVID-19
Luther Preparatory School (LPS), Watertown, Wis., and Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS), Saginaw, Mich., WELS’ two high-school-level ministerial education schools, spent the last year navigating the best ways to continue educating…
Parent conversations: What if we can’t follow our Christmas traditions this year?
For better or worse, Christmas is filled with traditions. Some of these traditions help celebrate Jesus’ birth—the Christmas Eve candlelight service or the children’s Christmas service, for example. Others may…
My Christian life: WELS nurse lives out faith through her vocation
A WELS nurse explains how her vocation allows her to share her faith and show love to those in need. Jesus calls us to follow his example by living lives…
2020 district conventions
“COVID-19 affected so much this spring and summer,” notes Brad Taylor, secretary of the South Central District. “District conventions were no different.” WELS’ 12 districts canceled their in-person conventions that…
New school year brings difficult decisions
WELS schools around the country were faced with the difficult job this summer of determining what school is going to look like in the fall, after the 2019–20 school year…
One ordinary life
Christians often live quiet, humble lives, but their lives matter. How do we measure the value and importance of a Christian life? We gravitate to those who have done great…