ANNOUNCEMENTS
Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Luke Bernthal (photo, center left), who was called by Messiah Lutheran Church of Hales Corners, Wisconsin, to be their pastor was installed on October 20, 2024. —Pastor… ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE ANSWER TO EVERYTHING
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.” (Isaiah 9:6) Have you heard of “the theory of everything”? The theory of everything is a… THE ANSWER TO EVERYTHING
IMMANUEL WINTER HAVEN “LEARNING WITH LITTLES” PROGRAM
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. The goal of our domestic mission program is to assist in spreading the Gospel by offering direction, encouragement,… IMMANUEL WINTER HAVEN “LEARNING WITH LITTLES” PROGRAM
“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS DECEMBER 2024
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments December 2 TLH 611 / LSB 508 Luke 21 A widow gives a most… “BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS DECEMBER 2024
GIFT OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH–FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 12
What’s New With YOU? Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession Located just outside the bustling beltline of our nation’s capital, our Lord has placed Gift of God Lutheran Church—not only as… GIFT OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH–FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 12
NEWS FROM THE CLCI MISSION FIELD
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. [Editor: The following is a report from Pastor Jyothi Benjamin, in his own words, about current activities in the… NEWS FROM THE CLCI MISSION FIELD
THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IN THE WORDS OF TLH HYMN 77
All my heart this night rejoices As I hear Far and near Sweetest angel voices. “Christ is born,” their choirs are singing Till the air Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. Christmas means JOY. “I… THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IN THE WORDS OF TLH HYMN 77
THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL: ROMANS: THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
In this new series we offer brief introductions to the books of the Bible, including background, authorship, content, and application to the lives of today’s Christians. The congregation in Rome was not founded by any… THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL: ROMANS: THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
SWORDS AND SPEARS, PLOWSHARES AND PRUNING HOOKS
Do you ever say things which—without consideration of the times and circumstances—would seem to be contradictory? So does the Bible. Consider the following Old Testament examples: Isaiah 2:4: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares,… SWORDS AND SPEARS, PLOWSHARES AND PRUNING HOOKS
“PRECIOUS”
“Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to… “PRECIOUS”