Bishop of souls, Lord Jesus Christ, Protect Thy flock, we pray, Lest into Satan's nets enticed, We perish by the way. Unto Thy blood-bought Church bestow A godly ministry, Intent Thy holy will to know, Obedient unto Thee. As stewards of Thy mysteries May they e'er faithful be To teach Thy Word's divine decrees In… Read More
Year/Month: 1998/11
Installation In accord with our usage and order, Leah Fossum who was called as full-time teacher, and Christine Fossum who was called as part-time teacher, by Holy Trinity Lutheran School, West Columbia, S.C. were installed on August 30, 1998. –Pastor Vance Fossum A New Recording Of Sacred Choral Music A recording of the 1997 and… Read More
At the request of the Spokesman, our four new pastors submitted biographical information about themselves. We thank them. George Dummann To a new pastor, his time may seem to be at more of a premium than when in school. Rather than being a student first and receiver of information, he is instead a dispenser of… Read More
When Sinners See Their Lost Condition An Advent Hymn #65 in The Lutheran Hymnal When John the Baptist appeared to prepare the way for Jesus, he said: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Mt. 3:2). Jesus likewise began His preaching with the same admonition (Mt. 4:17). The people needed to have their… Read More
God’s Wonderful Marriage Math Equation There are more than a few Bible numbers that for many just don’t add up. The numbers 6 (days of Creation) and 6,000 (approximate age of the earth) present insurmountable obstacles for the evolutionary mind and society; 5 (barley loaves) and 2 (fish) cannot be multiplied to feed 5,000+ people.… Read More
Standing Fast In The Liberty By Which Christ Has Made Us Free (See 5:1) Chapter 6:16-26 Freedom From Sin Includes Freedom From Sinning “Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” Thus wrote author George Bernard Shaw in a brief commentary on politics. Today’s society shows him to be correct, for the blessings… Read More
For enabling our founding fathers to give up comfortable homes, schools, and churches for the sake of the true doctrine . . . We thank Thee, Lord. For giving our founding fathers secular work, shelter, and a place to worship with their flocks . . . We thank Thee, Lord. For granting them the two-fold… Read More
Saying “thank you” is the hallmark of a polite society. We teach our children to say “thank you.” The waitress brings us our meal and even if the service was not the greatest, we say, “Thanks!” We even say “thank you” to people who thank us. If someone does something nice for us, we say… Read More
Again this month we join our nation in a day of national thanksgiving as we praise God for the bountiful and rich blessings which He has showered upon our land. The curious thing is that one must wonder how many in our nation even begin to comprehend who the true God is, or that it… Read More
Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly Light, And usher in the morning; Ye shepherds, shrink not with affright, But hear the angel's warning. This Child, now weak in infancy, Our confidence and joy shall be, The pow'r of Satan breaking, Our peace eternal making. --Stanza 7 of "Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist." John Rist; used by… Read More
“Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” — Luke 21:28. Jesus describes some frightening things that will happen in the world before the end comes. “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes in various places, and… Read More