hymnal

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…

Investing in a rich worship life

Post author:FIC
Post published:2021/03/26
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

Lomira, Wis., is a small town of about 2,500 people located approximately 50 miles northwest of Milwaukee. St. John has been a fixture in Lomira since 1863 and is the…

Preserving a priceless spiritual treasure

Post author:FIC
Post published:2020/10/26
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

For many Christians, hymns are woven into the fabric of our faith lives. “Jesus Loves Me” may be the first song we learn as a toddler; “Amazing Grace” may be…

President’s message: Having the right tools

Post author:Mark Schroeder
Post published:2020/04/30
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

I’ve done a lot of remodeling and woodworking projects over the years. Most of what I’ve done has been self-taught, and my lack of expertise means that projects take a…

Website helps introduce hymnal

Post author:FIC
Post published:2020/03/31
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

To help introduce WELS members to the hymnal and additional resources coming out in late 2021, the WELS Hymnal Project and Northwestern Publishing House have developed a new website, christianworship.com.…

Lutheran leadership conference a success

Post author:FIC
Post published:2020/02/25
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

WELS Congregational Services hosted the first ever WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in Chicago, Jan. 21–23. Approximately 800 people, representing about 350 WELS congregations, met to hear five plenary…

Much more than hymns

Post author:Adam Mueller
Post published:2020/01/30
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

The new hymnal will help us plan worship, sing, and grow in our Christian faith. The phrase “just the tip of the iceberg” existed long before 1912, but the sinking…

For the Lord’s glory – Part 1

Post author:Michael D. Schultz
Post published:2019/10/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

The new WELS hymnal is moving into production. Michael D. Schultz Something has been going on in Israel. It was no small thing. A noble cause King David established a huge endowment fund…

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