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Read more about the article My Christian life: An unexpected call to ministry later in life

My Christian life: An unexpected call to ministry later in life

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2024/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

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…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Breaking barriers in Milwaukee and beyond

My Christian life: Breaking barriers in Milwaukee and beyond

  • Post author:Kenneth Fisher
  • Post published:2023/12/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

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…

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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:Forward in Christ/FIC News

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/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

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:Forward in Christ/FIC News/District News

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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District news: August 2021

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/07/27
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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:Forward in Christ/FIC News

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:Forward in Christ/FIC News

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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