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Read more about the article God’s desire for a multiethnic church

God’s desire for a multiethnic church

  • Post author:James Hein
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

My congregation sits in the center of Milwaukee, a city frequently residing atop lists of “most segregated cities” in America. Our congregation always observes the celebration of Juneteenth, a landmark…

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Read more about the article Joy beneath the sadness

Joy beneath the sadness

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

On Nov. 7, 2021, Divine Peace, Milwaukee, Wis., held its final worship service after sharing the gospel with its neighborhood for almost 65 years. It was an emotional day filled…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning

My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2021/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A struggling single parent finds a home, community, and renewed faith. Two and a half years ago, Erika was pregnant and living in what she calls some “unsavory” temporary housing.…

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Read more about the article District news: November 2021

District news: November 2021

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/10/19
  • Post category:District News/FIC News/Forward in Christ/Minnesota/North Atlantic/South Atlantic/Southeastern Wisconsin/Western Wisconsin

North Atlantic Beautiful Savior, Fayetteville, N.C., dedicated its new worship facility on Aug. 29. Happy anniversary! MN—On Sept. 19, Christ, Zumbrota, Minn., celebrated its 125th anniversary. Zion, Hutchinson, Wis., celebrated…

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Read more about the article District news: August 2021

District news: August 2021

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:District News/FIC News/Forward in Christ/Michigan/Minnesota/South Atlantic/South Central/Southeastern Wisconsin

South Central After a freak winter storm, the pipes burst at Grace, Scroggins, Texas, and 90 percent of the building sustained water damage. WELS Christian Aid and Relief assisted the…

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Read more about the article WELS news briefs: June 2021

WELS news briefs: June 2021

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

WELS Evangelism The Commission on Evangelism has released two new resources recently that work together to help WELS members be more active and prepared to be personal witnesses of Jesus…

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Read more about the article WELS podcasts: 2 steps forward with James and Ade

WELS podcasts: 2 steps forward with James and Ade

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/02/26
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Podcast: 2 steps forward with James and Ade Hosts: James and Ade Hein Descripton: “James and Ade are walking through the Bible with you 1 chapter at a time, 1 day at a…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: On the front lines of a pandemic

My Christian life: On the front lines of a pandemic

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2020/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A husband and wife’s passion for serving leads them to the front lines of a pandemic. It was a quiet Saturday afternoon in May. Jon and Paige Fricke were sitting…

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Read more about the article A planted mission field

A planted mission field

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2020/07/27
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Chaplains in Schools, a WELS-affiliated organization, is set to reach nearly 3,000 students in seven different Christian voucher schools in the Milwaukee area with the gospel this school year. Because…

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