My Christian life: An unexpected call to ministry later in life
A man discovers an opportunity later in life to serve God and his community in the full-time public ministry. “Sometimes God just says no—this is where I want you to…
My Christian life: Breaking barriers in Milwaukee and beyond
A woman lives her faith from Milwaukee’s central city to the halls of the United Nations. Dr. Joan Prince, a lifelong member of St. Philip, Milwaukee, Wis., has had a…
God’s desire for a multiethnic church
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…
Joy beneath the sadness
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…
My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning
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.…
District news: November 2021
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…
District news: August 2021
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…
WELS news briefs: June 2021
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…
WELS podcasts: 2 steps forward with James and Ade
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…
