Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Luke Bernthal (photo, center left), who was called by Messiah Lutheran Church of Hales Corners, Wisconsin, to be their pastor was installed on October 20, 2024. —Pastor Mark Bernthal. 2024 Minnesota Pastoral Conference, October 6-8, West Battle Lake, Minnesota Installation. In accord with our usage and order,… Read More »Month Archive Read More
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“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.” (Isaiah 9:6) Have you heard of “the theory of everything”? The theory of everything is a hypothesis that tries to explain and link together all physical aspects of the universe. Einstein was the first one who… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. The goal of our domestic mission program is to assist in spreading the Gospel by offering direction, encouragement, and financial support to preaching stations and congregations that are not be able to support a full-time ministry on their… Read More »Month Archive Read More
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments December 2 TLH 611 / LSB 508 Luke 21 A widow gives a most generous offering. Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, wars, persecution, the destruction of Jerusalem, and His own second coming.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
What’s New With YOU? Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession Located just outside the bustling beltline of our nation’s capital, our Lord has placed Gift of God Lutheran Church—not only as a place for local members to worship and enjoy the fellowship of one faith—but also to be a blessing (a… 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 from Pastor Jyothi Benjamin, in his own words, about current activities in the Church of the Lutheran Confession in India (CLCI). The report is lightly edited for clarity.] “How, then, can they call… Read More »Month Archive Read More
All my heart this night rejoices As I hear Far and near Sweetest angel voices. "Christ is born," their choirs are singing Till the air Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. Christmas means JOY. “I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day… Read More »Month Archive Read More
In this new series we offer brief introductions to the books of the Bible, including background, authorship, content, and application to the lives of today’s Christians. The congregation in Rome was not founded by any apostle. Paul therefore had desired for many years to visit this congregation, but so far had been prevented, so Paul… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Do you ever say things which—without consideration of the times and circumstances—would seem to be contradictory? So does the Bible. Consider the following Old Testament examples: Isaiah 2:4: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks.” (Micah 4:3 is identical). Beating Swords into Plowshares sculpture by Yevgeny Vuchetich, 1959 Joel… Read More »Month Archive Read More
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Written by Nathan Pfeiffer | December, 2024
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“Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The Lutheran church enjoys a long tradition of identifying one “Hymn of the Week” for every Sunday of the church year. Such a hymn should reflect the unifying theme of the service, and is intended to be sung on that Sunday every year. In this series, Pastor Nathanael Mayhew gives us a brief overview of… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Parents may answer this question for their children while setting up their nativity scene. It’s also the primary purpose of our Christmas Eve programs. A simple but wonderful answer to the question is to say that He came to save us. We can elaborate on that in various ways depending on who’s listening. A small… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“Daddy, watch me!” cried the little girl from the backyard. Dad was busy with a project, but he smiled and cast a sideways glance toward his daughter. “No, Daddy, really watch me!” Years later, she was playing in the crucial game of the season. Dad was physically at the game, but he was not present… Read More »Month Archive Read More