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Read more about the article WELS news briefs: June 2022

WELS news briefs: June 2022

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

WELS Missions WELS Europe Team, part of WELS World Missions, is working with the Igreja Luterana de Portugal (ILP), WELS’ sister synod in Portugal, to reach the world’s largest Portuguese-speaking…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing

Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2022/03/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

After retiring, a couple discovers a church where Martin Luther’s reformed teachings preside and Jesus’ free and all-encompassing grace is preached. During their working years, Jack and Cathie Dearing moved…

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Read more about the article Building God’s kingdom in Parrish

Building God’s kingdom in Parrish

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/03/28
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

“There are tremendous opportunities to share the love of Jesus in Parrish and bring more people into God’s kingdom, and we want to support the ministry as much as we…

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Read more about the article An end and a beginning for these home missions

An end and a beginning for these home missions

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Several home mission congregations are enjoying new or renovated worship spaces. “For those involved in building a church, a church dedication marks the end of a long process,” says Keith…

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Read more about the article Seven home missions to receive funding

Seven home missions to receive funding

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

The Board for Home Missions has approved funding for seven locations, including four new home mission starts and three existing mission congregations. New home mission plants include: Waco, Texas: The Heart of…

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