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Read more about the article Members support Vietnam outreach

Members support Vietnam outreach

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2020/01/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

In 2018, God's grace opened the door to an unprecedented mission opportunity for our synod. The communist Vietnamese government invited WELS to build a theological education facility in the capital…

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Read more about the article Question and answer: Equipping Christian Witnesses: Part 3

Question and answer: Equipping Christian Witnesses: Part 3

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/12/10
  • Post category:FIC News/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

In celebration of its 25th anniversary in 2020, Martin Luther College (MLC), with the approval of the Conference of Presidents, has begun a two-year capital campaign called “Equipping Christian Witnesses.”…

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Read more about the article WELS Connections: 2020 report highlights God’s blessings

WELS Connections: 2020 report highlights God’s blessings

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/12/08
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

“Your gifts, God’s blessings: An annual report to our members” is available in January. The 2020 report highlights the blessings that God has showered on WELS through the gifts of…

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Read more about the article A life like Mr. Panza’s

A life like Mr. Panza’s

  • Post author:Andrew Schroer
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Mr. Panza is 97 years old. He lives in the nursing home down the road from my house. Over the last year, he and I have become good friends. A…

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Read more about the article A Bible story just for me

A Bible story just for me

  • Post author:Greg Lyon
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Using Bible stories to examine characteristics of God that we never thought about, characteristics that apply to what we’re facing right now. Gregory C. Lyon Take a few moments to…

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Read more about the article A thought: Partners

A thought: Partners

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

I admit that sometimes when I read the epistles of the New Testament, I easily skip over the first couple of verses. In those verses, Paul, who wrote most of…

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Read more about the article The divine family

The divine family

  • Post author:Joel Gawrisch
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are united in planning and carrying out our salvation. Joel J. Gawrisch Marriage requires commitment and unity. Once husband and wife begin…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What makes God unique?

Please explain: What makes God unique?

  • Post author:Daniel N. Balge
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

What makes our Christian God different from other gods? Sometimes a question does not really need an answer. Sometimes a question is actually making a statement and nothing more needs to…

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Read more about the article New president at Martin Luther College

New president at Martin Luther College

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Richard Gurgel has accepted the call to serve as president of WELS’ college of ministry, Martin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, Minn. He will begin his new call on July…

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