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.
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,
This month we can recall the musical ministry of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born on March 21, 1685. We can also thank God for all those who follow in his footsteps.
Last year, students at Harvard College established the first LCMS student organization in the university’s 372-year history.
A CPA discovers her God-given gifts can be used in mission work.
Normally, in this section, we highlight the stories we feature in the current issue of The Lutheran Witness. However, this month we encourage you to visit the Web site of our sister publication, Reporter, where you will find…
I commend the letter which appeared in the December Lutheran Witness and suggested that congregations consider assisting pastors with their educational debt. The average educational debt that 2008 seminary graduates carried into the pastoral ministry was more than $27,300. Since this is the average amount, there are many new pastors who have much higher educational
Lutherans in the United States and in Bethlehem are working together to bring hope to the town of Jesus’ birth and to maintain a Christian presence in Palestine.
Several years ago, my congregation, a bedroom community of upper-middleclass people, wrestled with the idea of continuing blanket subscriptions to The Lutheran Witness for all members due to your huge increase in price. At the same time, I noted that you began using glossy, heavy paper, which surely added considerably to your costs. I submit
Lent is extreme. God gives up His Son, Jesus, who then gives up His life, for the sake of those He has come to seek and save. This is extreme.
We have enjoyed reading Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto’s articles in The Lutheran Witness. We have not seen any in a while and would like to see more of them. They are thoughtful articles, very meaty and powerful messages. Robert and Marie Heckmann Richmond. Va. Dr. Siemon-Netto is working on a story that is schedule to run
The largest Lutheran university in the world is also the youngest.