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Read more about the article WELS news briefs: February 2023

WELS news briefs: February 2023

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/01/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

WELS Discipleship A new three-part video Bible study resource is now available for youth ministry leaders to use with their teen groups. Written by Dr. Phil Huebner, “Who Am I?”…

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Read more about the article WELS statistical report: Part of wise stewardship

WELS statistical report: Part of wise stewardship

  • Post author:Jonathan R. Hein
  • Post published:2022/07/28
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Perhaps you have someone who manages your life savings—a financial planner or retirement consultant. You have given the manager authority to decide how your money is invested with the hope…

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Read more about the article Here & now

Here & now

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/07/28
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

More than 2,200 teens and youth leaders traveled to Knoxville for the 2022 WELS International Youth Rally June 28–July 1 at the University of Tennessee.          …

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Read more about the article Getting to know the new district presidents

Getting to know the new district presidents

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/07/18
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Daniel Leyrer, Southeastern Wisconsin District president What was your upbringing like? I grew up in Milwaukee as the youngest of seven children and was blessed to have the finest set…

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Read more about the article Mission opportunities in London

Mission opportunities in London

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/10/19
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

A new mission in London is one step closer to reality. The Board for World Missions is calling a full-time missionary to serve there after Larry Schlomer, administrator of the…

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Read more about the article Staying close to God’s Word in the military

Staying close to God’s Word in the military

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/10/18
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Paul Wolfgramm, a 35-year-old Marine Corp Reserve veteran with deployment experience, understands the importance of the work of WELS Military Services—even though he admits he didn’t know about the resources…

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Read more about the article Pipeline for Home Missions is expanding

Pipeline for Home Missions is expanding

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/10/18
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

In September, the WELS Board for Home Missions met and approved financial support for three home mission locations, including home mission status for Christ Our Savior, Collinsville, Ill. Christ Our…

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Read more about the article Where are they now? Carlotta Stanley

Where are they now? Carlotta Stanley

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/10/18
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

In Forward in Christ, we report the news but aren’t always able to follow up. “Where are they now?” is our way of giving you the rest of the story.…

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Read more about the article Texas couple welcomes home missionary

Texas couple welcomes home missionary

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/10/18
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

When Debby and Bill Perry heard that Hans Thomford was assigned to the new WELS mission in Amarillo, Texas, they wanted to welcome him and his wife, Amelia, to the…

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