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Installation. In accordance with our usage and order, Haley Seffens, who was called by Messiah Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to be its kindergarten teacher, was installed on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

L-R former Kindergarten teacher Eileen 
Tiefel, new teacher Haley Seffens,
Pastor Paul Tiefel
L-R former Kindergarten teacher Eileen Tiefel, new teacher Haley Seffens, Pastor Paul Tiefel

—Pastor Paul Tiefel

Installation. In accordance with our usage and order, Isaac Schmitt, who was called by Saint Stephen Lutheran School of Mountain View, California, to be its lower-grade teacher, was installed on Sunday, August 20th, 2023. Also participating in the worship service were the men of the Saint Stephen Board of Education.

Pastor Luke Bernthal, left, with new teacher Isaac Schmitt
Pastor Luke Bernthal, left, with new teacher Isaac Schmitt

—Pastor Luke Bernthal

Nominations for Immanuel Professor Call. The Board of Regents for Immanuel Lutheran High School, College, and Seminary invites “all pastors, professors, male teachers, and voting members of member congregations of the Church of the Lutheran Confession” (CLC Constitution) to nominate an individual or individuals to fill the vacancy which will be created by the retirement of Professor Mark Kranz at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. The position would be best served by someone who is teacher trained and has the ability to teach high school (if nominee is male or female) and college classes (if nominee is male) primarily in social studies (history/geography), elementary education methods, and other potential disciplines commencing with the 2024-25 academic year. Those submitting nominations would need to include information regarding the nominee’s educational background and teaching and/or professional experience, also indicating how the person might help our school in technology expertise, extracurricular activities, or administrative positions. Nominations are to be received by email or letter no later than midnight November 20, 2023 (letters postmarked November 10, 2023) to: Mr. James Burkhardt; 217 Windy Lane; Rockwall, TX 75087; email: jeb6217@yahoo.com.

Nominations for ILC President: The Board of Regents invites nominations for the office of President of Immanuel Lutheran College. The current term of Professor Daniel Schierenbeck concludes on June 30, 2024. All pastors, professors, male teachers, and voting members of member congregations of the CLC are entitled to nominate a man from the faculty of Immanuel Lutheran College to serve a two-year term beginning July 1, 2024. Nominations are to be received by email or letter no later than midnight November 20, 2023 (letters postmarked November 10, 2023) to: Mr. James Burkhardt; 217 Windy Lane; Rockwall, TX 75087; email: jeb6217@yahoo.com.

—Pastor Paul Tiefel

Lutheran Spokesman