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Year/Month: 1995/12

December Announcements

Written by Paul Larsen | December, 1995
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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, with the knowledge of President Fleischer, I installed Mark Gullerud as the second full-time pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, Eau… Read More »Month Archive Read More

St. John’s, Okabena, Minnesota —

Written by Vance Fossum | December, 1995
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS In 1995 St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Okabena, Minn. has been observing its 100th anniversary. Pastor and people feel like Peter did when he beheld the Lord’s glory on the Mount: “It is good for us to be here! It is good for us to behold the grace-glory of our Lord… Read More »Month Archive Read More

The Origin Of Life

Written by Dr David N Menton | December, 1995
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One of the most fundamental axioms of biology is that all life comes from pre-existing life. Still, until the later part of the 19th century, life was believed to arise from non-living matter by a process called “spontaneous generation.” Ancient Egyptians, for example, thought mice arose from the mud of the Nile. In 1600, J.… Read More »Month Archive Read More

A Congregational Christmas Greeting

Written by L D Redlin | December, 1995
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“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 no one must be told The wintry season has begun With mittens and the caps The boots and shovels all… Read More »Month Archive Read More

1996 Daily Bible Reading Guide

Written by Lutheran Spokesman | December, 1995
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“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 sweetness . . ..” (Ezekiel 3:3) A THOUSAND SERVINGS It is generally agreed that we realize the greatest measure of… Read More »Month Archive Read More

LESSONS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

Written by Joseph Lau | December, 1995
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“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 each other. However, family reunions may also be a time of anxiety for some. Perhaps over the years relationships have… Read More »Month Archive Read More

Looking Back in the Lutheran Spokesman

Written by Norbert Reim | December, 1995
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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 to teach it? Both, of course, are recognized as important. Should the chief emphasis, however, lie on the subject matter… Read More »Month Archive Read More

FAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISE

Written by Daniel Fleischer | December, 1995
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(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 the future. “ Children enjoy looking through the Christmas toy catalog. They identify what it is that they would like… Read More »Month Archive Read More

True Christmas Joy

Written by Keith Olmanson | December, 1995
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” … 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 ring out again this Christmas season. But there will be those who complain that there is little Christmas joy for… Read More »Month Archive Read More

Where Will Satan Spend Christmas?

Written by David Schierenbeck | December, 1995
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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 to turn the hearts of people away from God, one may wonder where he spends Christmas. At first glance it… Read More »Month Archive Read More

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