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MISSION NEWS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC

by Lutheran Spokesman
August 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. In this month’s newsletter, we want to share… Read More »MISSION NEWS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC

Left to right: Pastor Robert Sauers, Pastor Jordan Palangyos, Missionary Todd Ohlmann

INITIAL VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES

by Lutheran Spokesman
June 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. In April of this year, I had the… Read More »INITIAL VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES

MANY THANKS FROM MOUNT ZION!

by Lutheran Spokesman
April 1, 2023May 2, 2023

Detroit Congregation Goes Self-Supporting Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. On October 16, 2022,… Read More »MANY THANKS FROM MOUNT ZION!

A NEW FULL-TIME MISSIONARY

by Lutheran Spokesman
February 1, 2023March 1, 2023

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. We give thanks to the Lord that He… Read More »A NEW FULL-TIME MISSIONARY

Third Foreign Missionary Call to Tanzania

by Lutheran Spokesman
December 1, 2022January 2, 2023

The Board of Missions reported to this past summer’s convention that “the need for additional workers in foreign fields continues to grow.” After a pause… Read More »Third Foreign Missionary Call to Tanzania

Mission Helper Trip to Zambia

by Lutheran Spokesman
October 1, 2022October 29, 2022

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. After a two-year COVID hiatus, the CLC Mission… Read More »Mission Helper Trip to Zambia

Visitation to the Bangladesh Lutheran Church Mission

by Lutheran Spokesman
August 1, 2022August 30, 2022

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. It goes without saying that travel has been… Read More »Visitation to the Bangladesh Lutheran Church Mission

Endings and Beginnings

by Lutheran Spokesman
June 1, 2022June 26, 2022

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. “The Lord bless you and keep you; The… Read More »Endings and Beginnings

Domestic Mission Program

by Lutheran Spokesman
February 1, 2022May 26, 2022

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. Our CLC domestic mission program assists in the… Read More »Domestic Mission Program

Christian Day Schools as Part of a New Approach to Domestic Missions

by Lutheran Spokesman
December 6, 2021December 16, 2021

Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. At this past year’s CLC Convention, the delegates… Read More »Christian Day Schools as Part of a New Approach to Domestic Missions

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Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. James, John, and their mother request for James and John the highest seats of honor and authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus gives the disciples a lesson in humility. Jesus heals two blind men.

BibleGateway: Matthew 20 ESV Text: Matthew 20 Matthew 20 (Listen) Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius1 a day, he sent them into his vineyard.… Read More »Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. James, John, and their mother request for James and John the highest seats of honor and authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus gives the disciples a lesson in humility. [...]

Paul and Timothy greet the believers of Philippi. Paul expresses his thankfulness for the Philippians and for their support of his mission work. The Lord has used the imprisonment of Paul for the advancement of the Gospel. Even when preachers preach with sinful motives, the Lord blesses the proclamation of His Word. Whether we live or whether we die, it is to our benefit and to the glory of the Lord.

BibleGateway: Philippians 1 ESV Text: Philippians 1 Philippians 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants1 of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers2 and deacons:3 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 I thank my God… Read More »Paul and Timothy greet the believers of Philippi. Paul expresses his thankfulness for the Philippians and for their support of his mission work. The Lord has used the imprisonment of Paul for the advancement of the Gospel. Even when preachers preach with sinful motives, [...]

Jesus teaches against divorce, explaining that Moses allowed divorce because of the hardness of heart of the Israelites. Jesus prohibits divorce except in a case of sexual immorality. Jesus welcomes the children. Jesus speaks with a rich young man who thinks he is ready to follow Jesus, but loves his earthly possessions.

BibleGateway: Matthew 19 ESV Text: Matthew 19 Matthew 19 (Listen) Teaching About Divorce 19:1 Now when Jesus had finished these sayings, he went away from Galilee and entered the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2 And large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. 3 And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking,… Read More »Jesus teaches against divorce, explaining that Moses allowed divorce because of the hardness of heart of the Israelites. Jesus prohibits divorce except in a case of sexual immorality. Jesus welcomes the children. Jesus speaks with a rich young man who thinks he is ready [...]

James warns against the sin of partiality and teaches that faith without works is dead.

BibleGateway: James 2 ESV Text: James 2 James 2 (Listen) The Sin of Partiality 2:1 My brothers,1 show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 2 For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing… Read More »James warns against the sin of partiality and teaches that faith without works is dead. The post James warns against the sin of partiality and teaches that faith without works is dead. first appeared on Bread Of Life. [...]

James encourages believers to find joy in their trials, to ask the Lord for wisdom, and to remember that all good gifts come from God. James instructs believers not only to hear the Word of God, but also to put it into practice through acts of love.

BibleGateway: James 1 ESV Text: James 1 James 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 James, a servant1 of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Testing of Your Faith 2 Count it all joy, my brothers,2 when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your… Read More »James encourages believers to find joy in their trials, to ask the Lord for wisdom, and to remember that all good gifts come from God. James instructs believers not only to hear the Word of God, but also to put it into practice through [...]

CPR: Are we sinning when we do not glorify God?

Isn’t it impossible to always glorify God? If it can’t be done, what’s the point? How can we navigate these difficult questions as a Christian? Considering questions like these in a broad and narrow way while defining terms help us relate back to the wisdom of God’s Word and Christ our Savior. Join Pastors Mark Tiefel and Neal Radichel for this discussion on what it means to glorify God when it comes to our daily sin and sanctification. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/cpr-are-we-sinning-when-we-do-not-glorify-god/ [...]

Apostles Series | Judas Iscariot

Despite being the one who betrayed Jesus, Judas Iscariot is probably one of the most well known of the apostles. Pastors Nathanael and Mark dig into what the Bible tells us about Judas and explore questions surrounding why he would betray Jesus and what might have been going on in Judas’ head as these events unfolded. Even though Judas is seen as an enemy of Christ, it is important that we humbly account for the ways in which we might... Read More Read More [...]

Skeptics Series | The Disciples Stole Jesus’ Body

One of the most popular arguments against the resurrection of Jesus is that the disciples stole Christ’s body out of the tomb. This response to the resurrection was first formulated by the Jewish leaders who executed Jesus. Pastors Neal and Mark take a look at this argument and explain how the Bible thoroughly debunks it in several different areas. In fact, this lie first given by the Jewish leaders actually further substantiates the miracle of the resurrection today. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/skeptics-series-the-disciples-stole-jesus-body/ [...]

Apostles Series | Paul

Paul was one of the most influential apostles yet perhaps the most unlikely as well. Formerly known as Saul, and a great persecutor of the Church, Paul’s story reminds us that the grace of Christ can reach anyone. No sin is too great to be forgiven and no individual too lost to be used in the service of God’s kingdom. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/apostles-series-paul-1651676323/ [...]

Skeptics Series | Jesus Didn’t Really Die on the Cross (The Swoon Theory)

Our next installment of the Skeptics Series looks directly at the death and resurrection of Jesus. One of the most popular skeptical arguments about Jesus’ resurrection is that He never died to begin with, at least not on the cross on Good Friday. Often referred to as the Swoon Theory, this idea proposes that Jesus merely fainted on the cross and revived Himself in the tomb. Pastors Mark and Neal dig into this theory to show how God thoroughly addresses... Read More Read More [...]

2023-09-22 ILC Chapel — You Were Bought At a Price

You Were Bought At a Price Date : 2023-09-22 Speaker : Stephen Sydow 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (EHV) Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. ThereforeRead More [...]

2023-09-21 ILC Chapel — PROPHET OF THE PASSION: A Kingdom Forever

PROPHET OF THE PASSION: A Kingdom Forever Date : 2023-09-21 Speaker : John Schierenbeck Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. Read More [...]

2023-09-19 ILC Chapel — ALL Your Time Rests In His Hands

ALL Your Time Rests In His Hands Date : 2023-09-19 Speaker : Thomas Schuetze Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hand. Hymn: TLH 399, st. 1,3,5,6 : Thee Will I Love, my Strength Hymnary.org Organ Audio 1. Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tower; Thee will I love, my Hope, myRead More [...]

2023-09-18 ILC Chapel — Jesus Is Your Excuse to Smile

Jesus Is Your Excuse to Smile Date : 2023-09-18 Speaker : Vance Fossum John 10:10 I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Hymn: TLH 436 : The Lord’s My Shepherd Hymnary.org Organ Audio 1. The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes meRead More [...]

2023-09-08 ILC Chapel — GOD MAKES EVERYTHING NEW — A New Heart

GOD MAKES EVERYTHING NEW — A New Heart Date : 2023-09-08 Speaker : Paul Naumann Ezekiel 36:24-26 For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I willRead More [...]

August 2023 CLC Missions Prayer List...

Myanmar (Southeast Asia) – Pastor Kham recently sent a sad and troubling report that after eight days of ground combat between the Myanmar military and People's Defense Force (PDF), the military Junta sent in bomber and fighter jets and destroyed several villages. Many houses of CLC-Myanmar members have been burned, damaged, or destroyed. These families have left their home villages in search of safety and shelter. This has also caused many conflicts between tribes as they blame each other for the harsh treatment they receive from the Junta. On top of this, the Military Junta has dissolved all political parties [...]

June 2023 CLC Missions Prayer List

The Philippines (Southeast Asia) – Pastor Andrew Schaller (CLC Bd of Doctrine Secretary) has been appointed to represent the CLC in working with Missionary Ohlmann to conduct a colloquy with Pastor Jordan Palangyos of the Lutheran Autonomous Mission in the Philippines (LAMP). The colloquy will be conducted through email correspondence. Following a few months of correspondence, Pastor Schaller and Missionary Ohlmann will travel to the Philippines to conduct an in-person review. If all goes well and there is a unity of doctrine between the CLC and the LAMP, a recommendation for a declaration of fellowship will be made to President [...]

May 2023 - CLC World Missions Prayer List

…pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified... 2 Thessalonians 3:1The Philippines (Southeast Asia) – Pastor Rob Sauers (CLC Bd of Missions) and Missionary Ohlmann recently spent a week in the Philippines to visit Pastor Jordan Palangyos and those he serves. During the visit, they got to know Pastor Palangyos and discussed the ministry of the Lutheran Autonomous Mission of the Philippines (LAMP). They also led informational meetings with several LAMP church leaders and evangelists in two different locations. Pastor Palangyos is an independent Lutheran pastor who serves two congregations and a few preaching [...]

Bangladesh May 2023

I've been home for a few days, and I'm not anywhere near caught up on sleep or over the jet lag, but duty calls. There are emails to answer, reports to be written, trips to be planned, and the car needs an oil change, the grass needs to be mowed, and there's a lengthy list of things to do before we celebrate Lydia's homeschool high-school graduation in about a week and a half. It's going to be a wonderfully busy next few weeks before the CLC Mission Helper Trip to Nepal at the end of June! The visit to Bangladesh was [...]

Remembering with Thanksgiving Those Who Faithfully Labored Before Us...

Retired missionary, personal mentor, and hero Dave Koenig recently shared the following. This man's memory and knowledge base is a blessing from the Lord. And yet his zeal for the Gospel and love for the lost is most inspiring!From Missionary Dave Koenig...Tradition has had June 29th as St. Peter and St. Paul's Day. It is thought that on June 29th Paul was beheaded in Rome after his second imprisonment, though we can't say for sure. June 29th among many has now become the Day of the Christian Martyr. In joy we have our Missionary Naumann serving now in Tanzania. It is good to look [...]

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