The upper room
A congregation uses art to experience anew Jesus’ appearance to his disciples. In 2018, Peace, Aiken, S.C., commissioned three pieces from WELS artist Jason Jaspersen for its church, including “Upper…
Experiencing the gospel through art
You wouldn’t call the artwork that adorns the walls at Peace, Aiken, S.C., “traditional.” But the church building isn’t traditional either. When members at Peace were looking for a location,…
Confessions of faith: Shawn Jacobs
A man who struggled to understand a God of grace finally finds peace through the gospel. Ryan Wolfe, pastor at Redeemer, Mandan, N.D., looked at his cell phone on the…
District news: December 2021
Happy anniversary! SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN On Sept. 26, St. John, Woodland, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary. First, Elkhorn, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sept. 26. St. John, Wauwatosa, Wis., celebrated the…
Confessions of faith: Souksamay Phetsanghane
God’s arm is not too short to save. He can reach around the world to rescue sinners and make them part of his people. Imagine someone born into a Buddhist…
Colorado church receives relief from fires
“At our final outdoor worship service at Carbon Valley Lutheran we could see the smoke coming across the sky, and by the end of worship we had ash and burnt…
President’s message: Peace on earth—but what kind?
The year was 1914. World War I had thrown the continent of Europe into a conflict that would last for four years and kill or wound more than 25 million…
Four brothers, one mission
“Every time I hang out with one of my brothers, I gain nuggets of wisdom that stick with me,” says Paul Bourman, who graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis.,…
A thought: Joy and peace today and everyday
It’s been a test for us all. It included self-quarantine and social distancing. All the while businesses were closed, and contacts with friends and family became digital. Churches stood empty…