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Read more about the article Mission opportunities in London

Mission opportunities in London

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Post published:2021/10/18
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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

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  • Post published:2021/10/18
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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

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  • Post published:2021/10/18
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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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Read more about the article Wisely using WELS statistics

Wisely using WELS statistics

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  • Post published:2021/09/20
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For about seven decades, at the end of each year, WELS has asked congregations to supply church statistics. Generally, over 95 percent of congregations do just that. A compliance rate…

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Read more about the article District news: October 2021

District news: October 2021

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  • Post published:2021/09/20
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Dakota-Montana On Aug. 8, Prince of Peace, Yankton, S.D., dedicated its new church. Southeastern Wisconsin On April 18, Zion, South Milwaukee, Wis., dedicated its new early learning center. Happy anniversary!…

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Read more about the article Operation Go impacts volunteers and congregations

Operation Go impacts volunteers and congregations

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  • Post published:2021/09/20
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“It was a blessing to be able to come to New Jersey and share my faith with others while strengthening my own faith,” says Lily Storlie, a 2021 graduate of…

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Read more about the article Supporting future called workers

Supporting future called workers

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  • Post published:2021/09/20
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Atlanta-area Martin Luther College (MLC) students received some extra support this summer, thanks to a circuit-wide charity golf outing planned by Messiah, Johns Creek, Ga. What started out as a…

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