Lutheran Witness: December 2008
December. It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the end of one calendar year and the beginning of another. That with Advent upon us, we have embarked on another journey of faith through the church year.
The Magazine
Katrina revisited
We returned Aug. 9 from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, where we saw firsthand the ongoing effects of Hurricane Katrina (“Revisiting Katrina,” September). We stayed at Camp Biloxi and met some of the most wonderful, generous, selfless people you can imagine. Many came with the intention of helping out three or four weeks and
Thanks in Every Circumstance
Our circumstances may change, but we always have opportunities to give thanks.
Encouraging young musicians
I was happy to read the August story about encouraging young musicians to help with worship in their congregations (“Music to the Ears: Inspiring Children to Enrich Worship”). We have done that in our parish for many years. However, I was disappointed that the article did not mention the Lutheran Summer Music program, which encourages
Reaching Out to the Hungry – Appalachia to Africa
From Appalachia to Africa, LCMS world Relief and Human Care helps people meet their daily needs.
Late delivery, phony notes
Regarding editor’s glitches in the September issue of The Lutheran Witness: Page 2 promoted an online presentation by CPH to be held Sept. 11, but we didn’t receive the Witness until after that date. Also, Page 17 used an illustration that I presume was meant to represent music, but several of the “notes” aren’t notes.
Saints: More Than a ‘Short List’
The Lutheran Church is certainly not ‘short on saints,’ for in the wider sense, we are all saints together by God’s grace.
Advent Anticipation
For Christians, Advent heralds more than the beginning of the Christmas season.
Through the Ages . . .
One Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all–in Howard, South Dakota.
Life Lessons from a Cat
By observing a family pet, a pastor uncovers some lessons in Christian living.
Dealing with Change
by Dr. William B. Knippa Our pastor recently accepted another call, and it’s been a blow to all of us in the congregation. He’s the most incredible pastor our church has known. We all thought he and his family were happy here. I’m especially worried about how this will affect my 14-year-old son, who greatly
Shedding Some Light
Natural disasters such as the recent Gulf Coast hurricanes cause terrible damage and create much stress on communities and families affected by them. Yet even in such difficult circumstances, God’s people sometimes find rays of humor—such as the following anonymous (and popular) Internet/e-mail collection—in their day-to-day efforts to cope. Our sense of humor: It’s another