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The ‘Other’ Lutheran Composer

Two generations junior to Bach, Felix Mendelssohn made significant contributions to western music and Lutheran hymnody during his short life.
Shedding Some Light

Math Challenged Said the two snakes to Noah: “We’ll give it a try, but we’re adders, you know, we don’t multiply.” Don’t Confuse Me! Some of my best arguments are spoiled by people who know what they’re talking about. Courtesy of George Kottwitz Trinity Lutheran Church Edwardsville, Ill.   An English Lesson A pastor used
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Church Musicians

For more than 25 years, the Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival has provided students in grades 8-12 an opportunity to grow personally and spiritually, and musically.
Greetings, O Favored Ones: The Lord Is with You

by Rev. Jonathan C. Watt Read Luke 1:26–38. Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel. He had good news for her. What words describe the nearness of God to Mary (v. 28)? What two ways does Gabriel say God is with Mary (vv. 28, 30)? What is Mary’s reaction to Gabriel? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Gabriel said
God Hears, God Cares, God Moves

I will never forget that night when there seemed no hope but for the knowledge that God hears, God cares, God moves. I will never forget we are together today only because of the love of Jesus, and I am forever grateful.
Lutherans today

Thanks for the excellent January Lutheran Witness focus on Lutheranism. It is sorely needed in our time and should make us thankful for the blessings we enjoy in our church. However, I fail to find even a footnote reminding us that there are lots of non-Lutheran Christians who know Jesus, love the Bible, spread the
A telling statistic

Something is missing! As I was considering the statistics listed in the box for “At a Glance: The LCMS Today” (p. 8, January), I realized that one rather important and, perhaps, “telling” statistic was grossly missing: the number of clergymen serving in full-time Synod or district positions. The disparity between “clergy” (9,164) and those “serving
More Christmas wars

While sharing the Gospel with a front-line cashier is a nice thought, the anti-action tone of “The Great Christmas Wars” [December] is appalling. Yes, we Lutherans do need to have a strong inner foundation, as Dr. David W. Loy suggests, but if we bury our heads in the sand, we will be forced into martyrdom
Weighing in

Bravo to Mark Einspahr for “Pounds of Love” in the January issue! As a pastor, I find it important to wrap up and present the wonderful Gospel in different ways. This helps keep the attention of God’s people on Jesus and His cross. I have to admit that I haven’t used the weight-loss-plan approach yet.
Seeking Walther Leaguers

A friend, Jay Mabrey, has established a Web site for past members of the Walther League Dixie District. He is interested in reaching members from the 1950s to 1970s. We are looking for members who might have photos or information about JWL (Junior Walther League) activities, conventions, camps, etc. Jay’s Web site is www.jwldixie.com. Also,

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