In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.” (John 10:9 NIV) Wittenberg Lutheran Seminary in Arusha,… “LIKO LANGO MOJA WAZI” – THERE IS ONE OPEN GATE!
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 NIV84) The speaker (if you want to call him a… REPENT AND BELIEVE
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Pastor Maynard J. Witt (1913-1992) was a leader in the formation of… COUNT THE COST
Lutheran Spokesman Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Michael Gurath, who was called by Peace Thru Christ Lutheran Church in Middleton, Wisconsin, to be their pastor, was installed on December 21, 2025. Participating… ANNOUNCEMENTS
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments February 2 TLH 19 / LSB 819 Jeremiah 44 Jeremiah confronts the Judeans who… BREAD OF LIFE READINGS, FEBRUARY 2026
Have you heard of Rizpah? It would not surprise me if you haven’t. She is mentioned on only two occasions in Scripture. Not a single word is attributed to her, only actions. She was a… RIZPAH, A MOTHER’S LOVE
A perfect diamond is flawless on every facet and from every perspective that it is viewed. That does not necessarily mean that every perspective will always hold equal appeal in every setting. The bottom of… THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL – THE EPISTLE OF JAMES – “OF DIAMONDS AND STRAW”
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Johann Heermann 1545-1647 After losing four infants to the grave, Anna Heermann vowed to dedicate her… JOHANN HEERMANN – “O DEAREST JESUS”
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession Much has happened for Morning Star congregation since the “Slice of Life” article appeared in the Lutheran Spokesman ten years ago. A new pastor, Chad… MORNING STAR LUTHERAN CHURCH – FAIRCHILD, WISCONSIN
“But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. But do not overlook this one… SYNCHRONIZE YOUR WATCHES!
