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Read more about the article Hymn focuses on Jesus’ words from the cross

Hymn focuses on Jesus’ words from the cross

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/02/25
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

As part of its Lenten issue, Forward in Christ is featuring a new original Lenten hymn from Christian Worship: Hymnal. This hymn, called “The Seven Words,” highlights each of the…

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Read more about the article Introducing the new hymnal

Introducing the new hymnal

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/12/23
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

While St. John, Burlington, Wis., has not yet bought the newly released Christian Worship: Hymnal for its sanctuary, it already has started to introduce its members to it. In November…

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Read more about the article Digital resources: Hymnal tools for the modern world

Digital resources: Hymnal tools for the modern world

  • Post author:Caleb Bassett
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

In a digital age, Lutherans can embrace new tools for worship. Much of the work of making a hymnal has remained the same over the years. You need a team…

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Read more about the article Synod convention shorts

Synod convention shorts

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/08/23
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Here are some quick updates on what happened at this year’s synod convention: Approval of the synod’s ministry financial plan for the upcoming biennium of 2021–23. “WELS is financially strong,” says…

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Read more about the article The lectionary: A path for public worship

The lectionary: A path for public worship

  • Post author:Jonathan Schroeder
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The church year and the lectionary aid our worship of Jesus. “What am I going to talk about in worship on Sunday?” In 21 years of planning congregational worship, I have…

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Read more about the article President’s message: Thoughts about the new hymnal

President’s message: Thoughts about the new hymnal

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

After years of careful development, our synod now has a new hymnal. Someone may well ask the question, “Why a new hymnal? What is wrong with the one that we’re…

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Read more about the article The liturgy: Patterns of praise

The liturgy: Patterns of praise

  • Post author:Jonathan Micheel
  • Post published:2021/05/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Our patterns of worship praise our gracious Lord and build up one another for life’s journey. It’s Sunday morning. What are we going to do? Most of us will say,…

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Read more about the article Celebrating National Hymnal Week

Celebrating National Hymnal Week

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/05/24
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

In order to provide an opportunity to think about the blessings of worship as well as get a sneak peek at what the new hymnal has to offer, WELS is…

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Read more about the article Psalms: Songs of his people

Psalms: Songs of his people

  • Post author:Paul Prange
  • Post published:2021/03/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Called the hymnal of the Old Testament, the psalms continue to give God’s people comfort, strength, and hope. It could have been my deathbed. Personal use of the psalms It…

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