WELS news briefs: October 2026
WELS SPECIAL MINISTRIES On Aug. 6, Light for Parents and the WELS Mindshift Project, two groups that are working together with WELS Special Ministries, presented an educational workshop at Manitowoc…
Book nook: Letters to an expecting mom
Endless information sits at our fingertips. A Google search brings thousands of results in seconds. With all this accessible information, it can become overwhelming very quickly. I found this true…
Missionary distributes aid in Venezuela
On June 24, the U.S. Geological Survey recorded a pair of earthquakes in northern Venezuela that totaled 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. The earthquakes occurred 40 seconds apart and caused widespread…
Planned giving, lasting blessings
When members of St. Peter, Mishicot, Wis., think about stewardship, they are thinking beyond today. For more than 25 years, the congregation’s efforts to encourage planned gifts have helped support…
Community news: October 2026
On July 26, Living Word, Montrose, Colo., celebrated its 25th anniversary. Shepherd of the Hills, Winchester, Va., celebrated its 25th anniversary on Aug. 2. On Aug. 9, St. John, Westland,…
Proclaiming Christ through choral music
For 20 years, Canticum Novum has brought together WELS musicians from across the Midwest and beyond for a unique kind of musical ministry. Singers spend weeks preparing repertoire independently before…
Please explain: How can I be in this world but not of this world?
How can I be in this world but not of this world? In this world, Christians must balance when to circle the wagons to guard against sinful influences and when…
Parables in Luke: Lesson 5
The parable of the persistent widow Compared to other parables, the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-5) seems simple. Luke explains the intent behind the parable. The parable itself…
“I’ll see you there”
This past summer, my wife and I said good-bye to a dear friend of ours. Cancer was winning a yearslong battle, and her days on earth were coming to an…