Pastors of the PCPC: back row l-r) Pastors David Reim, David Naumann, Drew Naumann, Miachael Gurath; (front row) Pastors Wayne Eichstadt and Jonah Albrecht Pacific Coast Pastoral Conference Saint Stephen Lutheran Church, Mountain View, California October 1-3, 2024 Agenda: Old Testament Exegesis (Essayist’s Choice)—Pastor Michael Gurath New Testament Exegesis, James 3:1ff.—Pastor Jonah Albrecht The Christian’s… Read More »Month Archive Read More
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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. “In The Pipeline” is the apt title of a Lutheran Spokesman series that profiles those ILC students who are preparing for the public ministry. It applies no less aptly 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 July 1 TLH 319 Lamentations 4 The punishment that the children of Israel must bear is horrendous in the extreme. The enemies of Israel, who delight in the destruction of Israel, will bear punishment… Read More »Month Archive Read More
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. [Editor: The following is a report about current activities in the Himalayan Church of the Lutheran Confession in Nepal (HCLCN). It is written, in his own words, by the indigenous pastor who is our main contact in Nepal. Names… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession In the Garden of Gethsemane, on the night before He died, our Savior resolved to go forward and suffer the hell we all deserved because of our sins. This truth is stunningly pictured for all who come to Gethsemane Lutheran Church for worship. When worshipers… Read More »Month Archive Read More
In May we celebrate Mother’s Day. In June, Father’s Day. On these holidays parents are to be remembered and honored, in particular by their children. Christians find this in keeping with the Fourth Commandment and can easily attune themselves to the spirit of such remembrance. But with Christians momentary remembrance isn’t enough. As one father… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Before reading on, take a moment to read the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in its entirety (Matthew 20:1-16). Having done so, can you determine the singular truth that your Savior was communicating in the parable? If your answer is “Salvation is by grace alone” you would, of course, be right. Yet if… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Location, location, location”? It’s a real estate expression meant to highlight the key to success for many thriving businesses. If a store or restaurant has a prominent location with many people passing by, the potential for regular customers is bound to be good. So also, in dealing with His… Read More »Month Archive Read More
IN SUFFERING FOR CHRIST, GLORIFY GOD
Written by David Schierenbeck | July, 2024
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Throughout much of my ministry, I had a number of WWII veterans in my congregations. Though often humble and reluctant to talk about themselves or their service and sacrifice, one always sensed a great pride in and loyalty to our nation—its values and freedoms and what the Allied victory meant for the future of their… 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. Have you ever visited with those who had been successfully treated for a life-threatening illness or injury? They won’t just tell you how the surgery… Read More »Month Archive Read More
When I was in college, an acquaintance asked me why I was studying for the ministry. I paused and answered, “I have a call.” It seemed like a really good answer! It satisfied the inquirer. It solidified my direction. The only problem was, the answer was wrong. Two years later I discontinued my studies. Confusing.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
(Note: Please share this article with your children or grandchildren.) “This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the office of an overseer [that is, pastor], he desires a good work.” (1 Timothy 3:1 Modern English Version) It is to be expected that our pastors and teachers will repeatedly urge the youth to enter… Read More »Month Archive Read More