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Read more about the article Moments with missionaries: Abe Degner

Moments with missionaries: Abe Degner

  • Post author:Abe Degner
  • Post published:2023/05/01
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

A celebration in Cochabamba The streets were packed with tourists, vendors, and colorfully dressed dancers. It was carnival weekend in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and thousands had flocked to the city to…

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Read more about the article “God can do immeasurably more”

“God can do immeasurably more”

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

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 is able to do…

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Read more about the article WELS high schools experiencing record enrollment

WELS high schools experiencing record enrollment

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

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. WELS’ 27 area Lutheran high…

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Read more about the article Where are they now? Luke and Jennifer Wolfgramm

Where are they now? Luke and Jennifer Wolfgramm

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

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.…

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Read more about the article District news: May 2023

District news: May 2023

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:District News/FIC News/Forward in Christ/North Atlantic/Northern Wisconsin/Western Wisconsin

WESTERN WISCONSIN Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., hosted 236 handbell ringers for the 2023 National WELS Handbell Festival on March 11 and 12. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! NORTH ATLANTIC Tree of Life,…

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Read more about the article Meet the editorial staff: Jeremiah Gumm

Meet the editorial staff: Jeremiah Gumm

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

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 Kings, Maitland,…

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Read more about the article The view from above

The view from above

  • Post author:Keith Wessel
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The ascensions of both Elijah and Jesus offer encouragement to us who remain below. Do you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat on the airplane? I usually choose…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Nick and Lacey Wagner

Confessions of faith: Nick and Lacey Wagner

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A couple discovers a new church home after sending their children to its school. Nick and Lacey Wagner’s journey to becoming members at Trinity, Kiel, Wis., was completely unexpected. The…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How can parents encourage adult children who wander from the faith?

Q&A: How can parents encourage adult children who wander from the faith?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Some of my adult children have wandered from God’s path. Society has convinced them that everything they learned is false. What advice can you give to us grieving parents? Growing…

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