You’ve Got to Stand for Something
Or You’ll Fall for Anything (A condensation of the 1994 Annual Report of Pastor Mike Sydow to his congregation, Faith of Markesan, Wis. A member had suggested the report be submitted to the Spokesman.) It…
A New Pastor In Sioux Falls
Editor’s note: Pastor James Shrader recently joined the CLC by colloquy. We requested some biographical information which would introduce him to our readers. We heartily welcome the Shrader family into our wider church family! Pastor…
December Announcements
Installations On August 19/20, 1995, with the knowledge of President Fleischer, I installed Bethany Tiefel as afternoon teacher of grades 5-6 at Messiah Lutheran School, Eau Claire, Wis. –Pastor Paul Tiefel On September 9/10, 1995,…
Where Will Satan Spend Christmas?
There is one very powerful, influential figure whose name is rarely mentioned in many circles this time of year — and that is the devil or Satan. Eminently successful throughout the year in his efforts…
True Christmas Joy
” … We sympathize with those who experience misfortune at any time of the year, but misfortune should have no influence on Christmas joy …” “Joy to the world!” Those words of the carol will…
FAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISE
(Past, Present, Future) A Christmas Message From Our CLC President — “… The Father’s faithfulness to His promise of the past is guarantee of His faithfulness to His promises of the present as well as…
Looking Back in the Lutheran Spokesman
From December 1965 — GO! – A favorite topic for debate in educational circles involves the age-old question: Which is more important in the training of teachers, instructing them in what to teach, or how…
LESSONS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
“That We Might have Hope” (Rom. 15:4) Genesis Chapters Thirty-two Through Thirty-five A FAMILY REUNION Family reunions are a welcome occurrence in many families. They provide an opportunity for family members to reacquaint themselves with…
1996 Daily Bible Reading Guide
“And He said to me, ‘Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you.’ So I ate it, and it was in my mouth like honey in…
A Congregational Christmas Greeting
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given.” — Isaiah 9:6 The soft white blanket covers all The temperatures grow cold There is no doubt for each one knows And…