ADVENT INTROITS
The introits for Advent (The Lutheran Hymnal, pp. 54-55) have been written into poetic form by Gerhardt Mueller of Luther Memorial Church, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The hymn stanzas are written to be sung with…
“Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the
Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” — Philippians 3:20. Jesus’ Advent Exceeds All Expectations! What’s the best movie you’ve ever seen? Hollywood producers would like to make you think it’s the one opening soon in a…
MORE THAN ENOUGH!
Thanksgiving is the day when we wonder if we’ll have enough. We bought a 20 pound turkey. Will it be enough to feed everyone? We plan on mashing a dozen potatoes, but what if that’s…
Announcements
Change Of Address Rev. Roland H. Gurgel 22 North State Street New Ulm, MN 56072 Phone (507) 354-4534 Pastor Walter V. Schaller 517 Bayberry Pointe Dr. NW, Apt. C Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Phone (616)…
‘A Good Beginning . . . ‘
From my viewpoint in the back row (again), I was pleased to hear how quickly the milling crowd shelved its social skills when school President John Pfeiffer invited our attention to the opening service at…
Seminary Graduate Accepts Call
James Justus Naumann was born on April 25, 1969 to Rev. Bertram and Alice Naumann in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In 1973 Pastor Bertram Naumann was led by the Holy Spirit to accept the call as pastor…
From a Wider Field
by Egbert Schaller ‘The Northwestern Lutheran’ — September 30, 1956 Dear Editor: We are entering the month of the Reformation anniversary. You won’t mind a little journey into history? Almost from the very beginnings of…
SMORGASBORD
* FROM THE “SAY IT ISN’T SO” DEPARTMENT (From the Calvary Contender, April 15, 1997, quoting in turn the “Maranatha Baptist Watchman“): “Many who were once strong and vocal in their defense of personal and…
Studies In Galatians
Chapter 3:1-14 Bewitched? “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified?” (Gal. 3:1) When the King of…
Walk In Unity
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians celebrates the miracle of the Church, the Body of Christ. The Church consists of all those who believe in the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ. This Church is known…