Installations
In accord with our usage and order, Seth Schaller, who was called by Messiah congregation of Eau Claire, Wis. to serve as Principal and teacher of grades 7 & 8 in its school, was installed on June 14, 1998.
–Pastor Paul Tiefel
In accord with our usage and order, Barb Gurgel, who was called by Messiah congregation of Eau Claire, Wis. to teach grades 3 & 4 in its school, was installed on June 14, 1998.
–Pastor Paul Tiefel
In accord with our usage and order, Rick Grams, who was called by Our Redeemer’s Lutheran congregation of Red Wing, Minn. to be its pastor, was installed on July 12, 1998. Robert Mackensen assisted.
–Paul F. Nolting
In accord with our usage and order, Robert McDonald, who was called by Faith congregation of Cambridge, Wis. and Peace Thru Christ congregation of Middleton, Wis. to be their pastor was installed in a joint service at Peace Thru Christ on July 12, 1998. Pastors Bruce Naumann and David Baker assisted.
–Pastor John H. Johannes
In accord with our usage and order, David Baker, who was called by Immanuel Lutheran congregation of Addison, Ill. to be its pastor, was installed on July 19, 1998. Pastor David Koenig preached the sermon. Pastors John Johannes and James Sandeen assisted.
–Pastor Paul Tiefel
In accord with our usage and order, Thomas Skinner, who was called by Faith Lutheran congregation of Markesan, Wis. to teach grades 3 through 5 in its school, was installed on August 2, 1998.
–Pastor Bruce Naumann
In accord with our usage and order, Michael Eichstadt, who was called by Messiah congregation of Hales Corners, Wis. to be its pastor, was installed on August 16, 1998.
–Pastor Paul Tiefel
In accord with our usage and order, Kurt Koenig, who was called by Luther Memorial congregation of Fond du Lac, Wis. to serve as teacher of grades 3 through 5 in its school, was installed on August 16, 1998.
–Pastor John H. Johannes
South-East Pastoral Conference
Dates: Sept. 22-24, 1998
Location: St. Matthew, Dallas, Tex.
Communion Speaker: Pastor Daniel Fleischer
Chaplain: Pastor Paul Larsen
Agenda:
* New Testament Exegesis, 2 Thessalonians 3:1ff -- Pastor Tim Holland
* Old Testament Exegesis, Exegete's choice -- Pastor Vance Fossum
* Review of the ELS' Lord's Supper Statement (consecration vs. receptionist
vs. distribution) -- Pastor John Klatt
* Practicality and Advantages to Encouraging a Unanimous Vote on Rescinding
a Call -- Pastor John Schierenbeck
* Study of and Scriptural Approach to Living Wills, Right to Die, etc. --
Pastor Todd Ohlmann
* Survey of the Book of Revelation -- Pastor Jay Hartmann
–Pastor Todd Ohlmann, Interim Secretary
Colloquies
Colloquies will be held with Rev. John Nieminen, formerly of the Lutheran Church-Canada (LC-C) and Rev. John Cobb, formerly of the LC-C. These colloquies will be conducted during Coordinating Council week in October. Any correspondence concerning these men should be sent to the President by October 10, 1998. Correspondence regarding Mr. Michael Wagnitz, who has also requested colloquy, should also be in the hands of the undersigned by the same date.
–Daniel Fleischer, President
Coordinating Council
Coordinating Council will meet October 21-22, 1998 at Immanuel Lutheran College in Eau Claire, Wis. The first session will begin after chapel on October 21. Individual boards meet at the call of the respective chairmen.
–Daniel Fleischer, President
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The delegates at the 1998 CLC Convention passed a resolution “that under the leadership of the CLC Board of Education, a three-year Sunday School curriculum be developed in a timely fashion in voluntary cooperation with pastors, teachers, and laity.”
Volunteers are needed for the following:
Computer Artwork Seekers Artwork Designers (2-4 persons) Primary Wording Editor (Gr. 1-2) Intermed Wording Editor (Gr. 3-5) Senior Wording Editor (Gr. 6-8)
Please express your willingness to help with this project by September 30 to Dr. Gayle Stelter, 306 Floral Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001.