General Pastoral Conference of the CLC June 17-19, 1997 Immanuel Lutheran College Eau Claire, Wisconsin Chaplain: Wayne Eichstadt Liturgist: Mark Berntahl Preacher: John Klatt Excuse Committee: Leroy Dux, Paul Schaller, Robert McDonald Program Committee: Jerome…
Meet: Matt Thurow Matt Thurow began his teaching career in January 1966 at Gethsemane Lutheran School of Spokane, Washington. Matt attended Immanuel Lutheran High School and College, receiving his B.S. degree in Elementary Education in…
Etubom and Mma Under the Gracious Care of Abasi* *Etubom and Mma are Efik terms of honor and love. Abasi is Efik for God. I cannot tell how delighted I was, while visiting in one…
Unless otherwise noted, the comments are the editor’s. * ” . . . MY NIGERIAN DIARY” “The 50 copies that we had ordered disappeared very fast, and people have ordered more copies, so we are…
— Matthew 28:20 “I Am With You Always . . .” Today as the fortieth day after Easter we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord and Savior. In the final verse of the last chapter…
Standing Fast In The Liberty By Which Christ Has Made Us Free (See 5:1) Galatians 1:11-24 Credibility Gaps When parents just don’t understand their children, or when children just don’t trust their parents, it has…
“What Did Your Mama Say?” (The following is based on an actual event from a retired pastor’s ministry.) The young clergyman hesitated a moment, then said a brief prayer before peering into the hospital room…
“More power!” grunts Tim Allen on the set of Home Improvement. The sales person brags, “This new 4X4 has the highest horsepower in its class.” There’s no question that power impresses. But man’s power is…
Do you remember hearing those words in a recent church service? Do you remember saying those words at a very big moment in your spiritual life? “I do so intend, with the help of God.”…
ILC YOUTH CAMP The ILC Youth Camp is scheduled this year for Sunday, June 22, to Saturday, June 28. Eligible campers are those who have completed the 4th grade, through the 8th grade. The Camp…
