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Read more about the article Sharing the same faith

Sharing the same faith

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2022/09/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Four leaders comment on faith and fellowship as we celebrate the unity that has endured for 150 years between the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. “You…

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Read more about the article The Lord calls: Article 4

The Lord calls: Article 4

  • Post author:Earle D. Treptow
  • Post published:2022/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A congregation needs to prepare to meet its new called worker. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The recent college graduate hoping to be hired…

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Read more about the article The Lord calls: Article 3

The Lord calls: Article 3

  • Post author:Earle D. Treptow
  • Post published:2022/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

While a vacancy may be difficult, the Lord will bless a congregation through it. He had spent nearly three weeks carefully considering the call the Lord of the church had…

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Read more about the article The Lord calls: Article 2

The Lord calls: Article 2

  • Post author:Earle D. Treptow
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The Lord guides his people to select public servants of the gospel. After 24 years of faithful service, Pastor Smithson decided to retire. The members of the congregation knew that…

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Read more about the article The Lord calls: Article 1

The Lord calls: Article 1

  • Post author:Earle D. Treptow
  • Post published:2022/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The Lord uses his church to place public ministers of the gospel where he wants them to serve. There is no use denying it. The language of the church is…

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Read more about the article A heart captured by the gospel: Article 2

A heart captured by the gospel: Article 2

  • Post author:Earle D. Treptow
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

When we know God has declared us righteous because of Jesus, we are consumed by a desire to share that truth. On April 17, 1521, Martin Luther stood before the…

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Read more about the article A heart captured by the gospel: Article 1

A heart captured by the gospel: Article 1

  • Post author:Earle D. Treptow
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Luther stood confident not in his intellect or courage but in the righteousness of Christ. Five hundred years ago, on April 18, 1521, Martin Luther took a stand. At the emperor’s…

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Read more about the article 2021 synod convention photos

2021 synod convention photos

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/08/23
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

WELS' 66th biennial convention took place at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., from July 26-28, 2021. To see more photos, visit the synod convention website. To learn more about the…

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Read more about the article Revamped synod convention planned for this summer

Revamped synod convention planned for this summer

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/02/17
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

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…

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