GLORY IN THE CLOUDS
A grassy hillside, puffy clouds drifting across a blue sky, a lad watching for interesting shapes therein; and he spots a sheep, a butterfly, even Uncle Jake’s profile. All delightful and reasonable. But there are…
GLORY IN THE CLOUDS
SEMPER PARATUS – “ALWAYS READY”
“And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their…
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE SANCTUS
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. At Christmastime we pause to…
COMFORTABLE?
Are you comfortable right now? We are willing to go a long way to feel comfortable. We like to wear “comfy” clothes and sit in comfortable chairs. For car owners living in colder climates this…
A PROPER CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH A PROPER PREPARATION
If you want to have a big, meaningful celebration of anything, it takes careful planning and preparation. So, of course, such careful preparation is necessary to make our Christmas celebration meaningful. But I’m not talking…
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Installation. In accordance with our usage and order, Haley Seffens, who was called by Messiah Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to be its kindergarten teacher, was installed on Sunday, August 20, 2023. L-R former…
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
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. On August 1, James (Jim) Sandeen retired from his position…
BREAD OF LIFE READINGS NOVEMBER 2023
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments November 1 TLH 645 / LSB 359 Zechariah 3 Zechariah records a vision of…
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH–BATAVIA, ILLINOIS
What’s New With YOU? Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession “See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength,…
PASTORAL TRAINING IN TOGO
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. Recently I concluded a Bible class series on the Ten Commandments at the main church here in Lomé, Togo.…