Encouraging others has ripple effects
Souksamay Phetsanghane, a professor at Luther Preparatory School (LPS), Watertown, Wis., remembers vividly a fall day in 1996 when he and his friends were playing basketball in the church parking…
For the love of the Lord
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10). Earlier this year, Carol…
A second family
When Light of the Valleys, Reno, Nev., discovered it was going to have a vicar for the first time in 2021, it decided to embark on a new ministry opportunity—a…
Clothed with the love of Christ
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you” (John 15:12). This Bible passage called the women of Emanuel, New London, Wis., to share their love of…
Food for body and soul
For the residents of Mahahual, Mexico, COVID wasn’t only a threat to their health. It also threatened their livelihoods. Mahahual, a remote beach village about four hours south of Cancún,…
Addressing WELS’ teacher shortage
The Conference of Presidents has created a task force to examine the current and potential future teacher shortage. The task force consists of leaders from WELS schools, Martin Luther College,…
Blessed to be a blessing
School mission offerings are an incredible tool to teach children about sharing the blessings received from God and supporting neighbors. Justin Vilski, principal at Crown of Life Lutheran School, West…
Stepping into special education
“St. Marcus integrated Mason from day one,” says Brenda Jashinsky, Mason’s mom. “They embraced him with love immediately.” After Mason was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, Brenda struggled to…
Board for Home Missions approves five new missions
This spring, the WELS Board for Home Missions met and approved 12 new mission requests—five new home mission starts, five enhancements at existing congregations, and two unsubsidized missions. New home…