Community in Worship, Part II: Worship Nurtures a Community That Is Alien to This World
In worship, a culture alien to this world is formed.
Forming Church Workers in the Divine Service
The formation of young church workers begins in the Divine Service.
Stewardship Hedgehogs
The stewardship hedgehog points always to the one thing needful for the steward and the neighbor alike: the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Community in Worship, Part I: Worship Reveals a Community Created by the Holy Spirit
The community that comes together in the Divine Service is gathered by God.
What Is Worship?
Gathered around the Word Welcome to worship, where things look and sound different from much of what you experience in your everyday life. You will use some difficult-to-pronounce words, and parts of the service will have unique names. Sometimes you’ll need the hymnal; sometimes you’ll need the bulletin. First, don’t worry. You’re new to this, …
The Divine Service: A Guide
In this issue of The Lutheran Witness, we will help you understand and receive the eternal treasures of the Divine Service.
Filled to Overflowing
Faith is the “sack” that receives and holds the gift of the Gospel.
Lutheran Witness: January 2024
The January Lutheran Witness provides a guide to the Lutheran Divine Service.
On “The Annunciation” by Fra Angelico: Receiving the Gift of Jesus
Adam and Eve’s sin brought death, while the seed of woman brought life.
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and Christian Love in the Three Estates
Love of neighbor is the end of all vocations, no matter the estate to which you are called.
Raising Our Children in the Faith
God has trusted these little souls to our care for their time here on earth.
Against the Headwinds: Navigating childcare in an anti-family society
What in our lives could be rearranged, even given up, for the sake of our children and their being nurtured in Christian faith and love?