Lutheran Spokesman Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Michael Gurath, who was called by Peace Thru Christ Lutheran Church in Middleton, Wisconsin, to be their pastor, was installed on December 21, 2025. Participating in the service were (photo, l-r) Pastors Chad Seybt, Mark Bernthal, Michael Gurath, John Schierenbeck, and Drew Naumann. -Pastor John… Month Archive Read More
Year/Month: 2026/02
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. This past year, the Board of Missions has been engaged in a concerted effort to better serve our “scattered flock”—those CLC members living at a distance from an established congregation. Spearheaded by Pastor Tim Daub’s efforts to build… Month Archive Read More
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments February 2 TLH 19 / LSB 819 Jeremiah 44 Jeremiah confronts the Judeans who have fled to Egypt about their continuing worship of false gods. February 3 WS 782 / LSB 726 Jeremiah 45… Month Archive Read More
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.” (John 10:9 NIV) Wittenberg Lutheran Seminary in Arusha, Tanzania shares its campus with Ambureni Lutheran Church, our local TCLC congregation. Recent improvements which are funded by the congregation… Month Archive Read More
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession Much has happened for Morning Star congregation since the “Slice of Life” article appeared in the Lutheran Spokesman ten years ago. A new pastor, Chad Seybt, was installed in 2020 as Morning Star united with Peace with God (Onalaska, Wisconsin) and Trinity (Millston, Wisconsin) to… Month Archive Read More
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Pastor Maynard J. Witt (1913-1992) was a leader in the formation of the CLC. He served parishes in Palouse and Spokane, Washington. He was synodical vice president for a time, and a… Month Archive Read More
A perfect diamond is flawless on every facet and from every perspective that it is viewed. That does not necessarily mean that every perspective will always hold equal appeal in every setting. The bottom of a perfect diamond cut for an engagement solitaire will typically not have the same appeal as the side meant to… Month Archive Read More
Have you heard of Rizpah? It would not surprise me if you haven’t. She is mentioned on only two occasions in Scripture. Not a single word is attributed to her, only actions. She was a concubine of King Saul (2 Samuel 3) and was likely also used as one by Saul’s general, Abner, after Saul’s… Month Archive Read More
“But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.… Month Archive Read More
JOHANN HEERMANN – “O DEAREST JESUS”
Written by Timothy Daub | February, 2026
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Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Johann Heermann 1545-1647 After losing four infants to the grave, Anna Heermann vowed to dedicate her sole living child to the public ministry. The poor family sacrificed much for his education, but the Lord bridged their… Month Archive Read More
The message of our salvation is simple and pure. Jesus died on Calvary for my sins. He took upon Himself my guilt. He gave to me His righteousness. This changes everything. All is new. In fact, we ourselves are a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). This message of grace, given in Word and… Month Archive Read More
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 NIV84) The speaker (if you want to call him a speaker) at the very first Lenten service (if you want to call it that) delivered only a brief message. He… Month Archive Read More