Lutheran Spokesman

Fellow Redeemed in Christ,

May the Lord speak well of you all in the name of Jesus.

Please, rest assured that we are with you, in spirit and in truth, in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the blessed Church of the Lutheran Confession. It is, indeed, an event of statistical significance. It is worthy of much rejoicing Read More

Installations

In accord with our usage and order, David Naumann, who was called as pastor of Peace Lutheran Church, Orofino, Idaho, and St. John's Lutheran Church, Clarkston, Washington, was installed on Sunday, August 1, 2010. --Pastor Terrel Kesterson In accord with our usage and order, Janelle Hein, Ellen Bergstrom, and Ann Read More

50th Anniversary Observance

"Berea--Then and Now" was the theme of Professor Steven Sippert's message to 50th anniversary worshipers at Berea Lutheran Church of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, on June 20, 1010. Read More

Dear Friends in Christ,

Chapter 17 of the history of the CLC is entitled “Doctrinal Controversies.”

Yes, we have to admit that in the history of our church body there have been serious debates and controversies concerning doctrinal matters. I doubt that there is any church body on Earth that has never had such Read More

It all began as a book review intended for the Lutheran Spokesman. Early in 2009 your editor had in mind to inform our readers of a book of sermons titled Morning Bells at Our Saviour's by Rev. Norman A. Madson(1886-1962)—a book compiled and edited by his son Norman A. Madson, Jr. in memory of his parents. Most of the sermons in the book were Read More

A drive through the countryside shows that this year’s long harvest season is finally drawing to a close. After a very wet October and long backups at the grain elevators in November, the crops are finally in.

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that our annual Thanksgiving celebration comes at this time of year, at the close of the Read More

Thanksgiving Devotion

Please read Philippians 4:10-20

If ever there was a holiday when it was fitting to talk about being "full," Thanksgiving would be that day

Eating is what most people associate with Thanksgiving Day. Families travel great distances to share a special meal together. Turkey is almost a requirement Read More

08 Matthew 16:1-4 - TLH 19 Even in the worst times, Jesus prevails! 09 John 4:46-53 - TLH 46 Just think it through and add it Read More

15 Matthew 18:15-22 -TLH 309 Forgiven sinners and forgiving saints. 16 Matthew 18:23-35 - TLH 69 The Kingdom-Drama in two Read More

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