District news: August 2023
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN On April 28, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of E. Allen Sorum. Kenosha Lutheran Academy, Kenosha, Wis., celebrated the 25th…
Book nook: Esther: Providential Persian Queen
In her new women’s Bible study titled Esther: Providential Persian Queen, Lou Ann Mokwa leads participants into the drama of this real-life story, writing with pertinent and accurate historical information…
New director for WELS Special Ministries
Joel Gaertner has started his work as director of the Commission on Special Ministries, taking over for James Behringer who retired in June. “I want to give thanks to Jim…
Church food bank shares love through action
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear…
Where are they now? Lucho and Camilo Herrera
In December 2020, Forward in Christ printed a story about brothers Luis “Lucho” and Camilo Herrera. After taking Bible information class at Divine Savior, Doral, Fla., Lucho was introduced to…
In-person Christian fellowship in Seoul
Ninety-four confessional Lutherans from 27 countries attended the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference (CELC) convention in Seoul, South Korea, from June 6–8. The CELC is an international fellowship of 34 confessional…
Statistical report shows “post-COVID sorting” in WELS
Each year, WELS collects data from all congregations and schools. That data is compiled in a statistical report—hundreds of pages containing information for every church, circuit, conference, and district. WELS…
Embodying God’s calling
"Some will say, 'I belong to the LORD'; others will call themselves by the name of Jacob; still others will write on their hand, 'The LORD’s,' and will take the…
All you need to remember
When thinking about entering heaven, you don’t need passwords. You only need Jesus. Sweat beads up on my forehead and trickles down my cheeks. My breaths grow shallow, more rapid.…