Installation. In accordance with our usage and order, Haley Seffens, who was called by Messiah Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to be its kindergarten teacher, was installed on Sunday, August 20, 2023. L-R former Kindergarten teacher Eileen Tiefel, new teacher Haley Seffens, Pastor Paul Tiefel —Pastor Paul Tiefel Installation. In accordance with our usage… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Year/Month: 2023/11
Every other month we get an update on what’s been happening recently at our Immanuel Lutheran High School, College and Seminary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. On August 1, James (Jim) Sandeen retired from his position as CLC Treasurer and ILC Business Manager—a position in which he has served since 2016. If, however, you happened to… Read More »Month Archive Read More
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments November 1 TLH 645 / LSB 359 Zechariah 3 Zechariah records a vision of Joshua the high priest being accused by Satan. The Lord provides Joshua with clean garments. The Lord promises to clothe… Read More »Month Archive Read More
What’s New With YOU? Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession “See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My Word, and have not denied My name.” (Revelation 3:8) Ascension Lutheran Church in Batavia, Illinois, is a… Read More »Month Archive Read More
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. Recently I concluded a Bible class series on the Ten Commandments at the main church here in Lomé, Togo. In the last class, we reviewed the Ten Commandments, the fact that none of us have perfectly obeyed them, and… Read More »Month Archive Read More
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. David’s description of eternal life is as good as any the Bible provides, if perhaps not as colorful as some: “You will show me the path of life, in your presence is fullness of joy, at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Life is a lesson in limitations. There are limits to how fast we can run, how high we can jump, and how long we will live. Money, patience, compassion, generosity, friendship, time—they all have limits. There is a limit to how late you should call or how early you should text. There is even a… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, “This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: ‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon… Read More »Month Archive Read More
PRESERVING “THE GOOD LIFE” IN OUR CHURCHES
Written by David Schierenbeck | November, 2023
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“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For ‘Whoever desires to love life and see good days,… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. The Proper Perface for the liturgy of the Lord’s Supper often used in our churches (The Lutheran Hymnal, page 24-31) begins with words that have… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Heaven brings to mind warm and pleasant thoughts. Even for one who has a non-Biblical concept of “heaven,” heaven is not, “Ugh, I don’t want to go there.” The true heaven, the Scriptural heaven, is filled with peace, joy, love, holiness, and life – in Christ. No evil and sin are present. Jesus says to… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, ‘How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those… Read More »Month Archive Read More