BEWARE OF DRY WELLS
“These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. For, speaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those… BEWARE OF DRY WELLS
BREAD OF LIFE READINGS, OCTOBER 2025
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments October 1 TLH 376 / LSB 761 Numbers 20 Miriam dies. The Lord provides… BREAD OF LIFE READINGS, OCTOBER 2025
GOSPEL WORK IN THE ZAMBIA CONFESSIONAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. Our fellowship in Zambia began in two separate locations over a decade ago. Pastor Ibrahim Lyimo of Tanzania,… GOSPEL WORK IN THE ZAMBIA CONFESSIONAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
A REFORMATION TREASURE: THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:23-24) In his younger years Martin Luther was… A REFORMATION TREASURE: THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2025 Great Lakes Pastoral Conference Calvary Lutheran Church, Marquette, Michigan September 30-October 2 Agenda Old Testament Exegesis: Psalm 84—Professor Paul Naumann New Testament Exegesis: Romans 8:12ff—Pastor Luke Bernthal American Lutheranism—Pastor Stefan Sonnenfeld Rick Curia’s Paper… ANNOUNCEMENTS
“I’D LIKE TO THANK. . .”
The actor strides across the stage to accept an award. He is the star of an incredibly successful movie. As the applause fades, the actor begins by offering thanks to a long list of those… “I’D LIKE TO THANK. . .”
THE ANGELS ARE COMING
Don’t get in a farmer’s way during harvest. Nothing stops him from doing whatever’s necessary to keep his equipment running. He devours his meals on the go, while metal teeth devour the crop. Combine fires… THE ANGELS ARE COMING
OCTOBER – (THE TRINITY SEASON)
The Lutheran church enjoys a long tradition of identifying one “Hymn of the Week” for every Sunday of the church year. Such a hymn should reflect the unifying theme of the service, and is intended… OCTOBER – (THE TRINITY SEASON)
PHONE-FREE CAMPUS
Every other month we get an update on what’s been happening recently at our Immanuel Lutheran High School, College and Seminary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This fall, students, parents, faculty, and staff at Immanuel Lutheran… PHONE-FREE CAMPUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Christine Starland (left) and Deborah Owens, who were called as teachers at Berea Lutheran School, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, were installed on July 6, 2025. Mrs. Starland will be teaching… ANNOUNCEMENTS