Minnesota Delegate Conference Date: Sunday, June 22, 1997 Time: 3:00 p.m. Place: Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye Agenda: * The Role of a Congregational Board of Education — Mr. Mark Rehm * Encouraging Family Devotions and Bible Study — Pastor John Hein * Business Meeting — Pastor Rick R. Grams, Secretary Installation In accord… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Year/Month: 1997/06
The Lord your God will help you In everything you ask. He’ll help you in your pleasure, And in each daily task. The Lord your God will help you In every passing hour; He’ll guard and guide your footsteps With His almighty power. The Lord your God will help you, So pray to Him and… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Meet: Philip Strike Philip Strike began teaching at Holy Cross Lutheran School of Phoenix, Arizona in the fall of 1996. Philip, an alumnus of Immanuel Lutheran High School and Immanuel Lutheran College, Eau Claire, Wis., graduated in 1995 with his degree in Elementary Education. Being dismayed with the direction many public schools in our country… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Pastor John Hein, Our Redeemer’s, Red Wing, Minn. gives a shortened version of a sermon he preached to his congregation while the ILC Tour Choir was among the worshipers. “Oh, Sing to the LORD a New Song!” — Psalm 98 It is a most impressive experience to be able to hear the ocean roar. One… Read More »Month Archive Read More
* IN OUR VIEW: A SAD ANNIVERSARY Those in the know in the world of Lutheranism are aware that the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LC-MS) is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 1997. No history of Lutheranism in America could ignore the significant role played by the LC-MS. Indeed, that synod was used by God to establish… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“That We Might have Hope” (Rom. 15:4) Exodus Chapters Five Through Fifteen THE TEN PLAGUES When was the first time you remember hearing the Bible story of the Ten Plagues? Perhaps you were a youngster sitting around the dinner table for a family devotion or listening in amazement with fellow classmates in Sunday school. Do… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The Devil Seeks Our Fall “Hit the enemy where he is weakest!” That is good military strategy. It provides the best expectation of success with the least casualties. Yet there are times when the attacking force is so powerful that even the strong defenses fail. This is not news to the devil. He will attack… Read More »Month Archive Read More
It’s All Daddy’s Fault Scripture teaches us to say: “Our Father, who art in heaven,” and to confess that there is “one God and Father of all.” Some people blame Him for all the world’s troubles. They got the wrong daddy. There is another one. He has children, and is called the father of lies.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
May 1 has been designated as a national day of prayer. The last few years have seen a resurgence of interest in prayer and an increased emphasis on a national day of prayer. The conditions of present society have highlighted the need for a spiritual renewal in our country. Sometimes, however, it seems that people… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Does anyone remember Gale Sayers? Chicago Bears fans know the name well. Sayers was a speedy running back who played for their team during the 1960’s. For many, however, Gale Sayers is most remembered for the statement: “The Lord is first, my friends are second, and I am third!” I can’t remember off hand what… Read More »Month Archive Read More