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Read more about the article Our Lord reigns

Our Lord reigns

  • Post author:Richard Gurgel
  • Post published:2022/10/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Even when all the world seems against him, our heavenly Father holds all history in loving hands. Aren’t you glad the worst of the pandemic is over? It wasn’t just…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Clark Woods

Confessions of faith: Clark Woods

  • Post author:David Koelpin
  • Post published:2022/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

God’s plan was to claim Clark as his own and show him where real rest and peace are found—only in Jesus. The A-Team was my favorite TV show growing up…

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Read more about the article Fear, fellowship, facts, and freedom

Fear, fellowship, facts, and freedom

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

Online worship is truly a blessing. So, is there a curse? As with most things, there can be. My first Sunday of in-person worship since our move back to Arizona…

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Read more about the article Showing Christian love

Showing Christian love

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

WELS Christian Aid and Relief has distributed $30,000 in matching grants to 17 congregations so they can offer pandemic relief in their communities. This was in addition to $160,000 in…

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Read more about the article How I approach vaccines as a Christian physician

How I approach vaccines as a Christian physician

  • Post author:Jonathan Fricke
  • Post published:2021/02/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

As a Christian physician and as a parent, I ask questions and seek out accurate information about any medical treatment. Vaccines are no exception to this. Are vaccines safe? The…

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Read more about the article A look back at educating during COVID-19

A look back at educating during COVID-19

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/02/17
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Luther Preparatory School (LPS), Watertown, Wis., and Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS), Saginaw, Mich., WELS’ two high-school-level ministerial education schools, spent the last year navigating the best ways to continue educating…

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Unprecedented

  • Post author:Glenn L. Schwanke
  • Post published:2020/11/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

“COVID-19 pandemic, an ‘unprecedented wake-up call’ for all inhabitants of Mother Earth.” “Unprecedented damage by COVID-19 requires an unprecedented policy response.” “Unprecedented!” The word screams at me from the headlines…

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Read more about the article Let your light shine: God’s Word continues to be spread

Let your light shine: God’s Word continues to be spread

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

God’s Word continues to be spread in our congregations and communities, even during the pandemic. David Russow, pastor at Hope, Andover, Minn., shares how God’s work continues in the local…

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Read more about the article Home Missions continues its mission of sharing the gospel

Home Missions continues its mission of sharing the gospel

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

WELS Board for Home Missions met at the end of September and authorized funding for three new missions as well as two restarts. An additional congregation will receive support from…

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