Sadly, when many Christians fail to fathom the symbolism frequently found in the final book of the Bible, they give up in understanding this book and then they totally disregard whatever it clearly conveys. This Advent season, consider some of the powerful and clear Advent messages in the book of Revelation. Some such messages may… Read more »
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Calls and Vacancies – Updated December 12, 2018
Vacancy Information This is the latest information available regarding calls and vacancies within the Indiana District congregations. Please do remember that this information is for your prayers. Please do NOT contact these congregations about getting a call or offering to be called. CONGREGATIONS CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL CROSS PLAINS, St. Paul – called… Read more »
Brege’s Cross Words for the 2nd Sunday in Advent
In the Holy Gospel for the second Sunday in Advent Saint Luke informs us that the Baptizer fulfills the prediction of Isaiah 40:3 as he becomes God’s heavenly bulldozer. It was thus predicted that the Baptizer would bring down the mountains, fill in the valleys, straighten crooked paths and smooth out the rough places. Certainly… Read more »
Calls and Vacancies – Updated December 5, 2018
Vacancy Information This is the latest information available regarding calls and vacancies within the Indiana District congregations. Please do remember that this information is for your prayers. Please do NOT contact these congregations about getting a call or offering to be called. CONGREGATIONS CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL CROSS PLAINS, St. Paul – called… Read more »
Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Hanukkah! Yes, you read that correctly, Happy Hanukkah! This year the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on December 3rd. But what does that have to do with Christians, or more specifically what does that have to do with Jesus? For over four hundred years—from Malachi to John the Baptist—God had been silent; he sent… Read more »
Calls and Vacancies – Updated November 28, 2018
Vacancy Information This is the latest information available regarding calls and vacancies within the Indiana District congregations. Please do remember that this information is for your prayers. Please do NOT contact these congregations about getting a call or offering to be called. CONGREGATIONS CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL CROSS PLAINS, St. Paul – called… Read more »
Reminder for Katie Retreat 2019
This is just a reminder that the deadline for early registration for the 2019 Katie Retreat is December 31. The retreat will be held February 8-10 at The Inn at DePauw, Greencastle, Indiana under the theme of “Sharing god’s Voice in Our Times.” Keynote speaker is Rebekah Curtis and the Bible study leader is Renee… Read more »
Calls and Vacancies – Updated Nov. 21, 2018
Vacancy Information This is the latest information available regarding calls and vacancies within the Indiana District congregations. Please do remember that this information is for your prayers. Please do NOT contact these congregations about getting a call or offering to be called. CONGREGATIONS CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL CROSS PLAINS, St. Paul – called… Read more »
Julie Dietrich, Curriculum Consultant, Provides Encouragement for Lutheran Educators
Julie Dietrich is serving as the curriculum consultant for the Indiana District, covering the Southern, Central and Northwest regions. She has 28 years of teaching experience, mostly in 2nd grade, and has spent the last 18 years at St. Peter’s Lutheran in Columbus, Indiana. One of her responsibilities is helping educators build curriculum maps, a… Read more »
Reverend Ruiz to be Installed at Trinity
In March, Trinity Lutheran Church (Indianapolis) started a Spanish language worship service led by Reverend Samuel Ruiz. He will be installed on November 18 at a bilingual service at Trinity. Reverend Ruiz has both the experience and cultural background to reach some of the nine Latino groups located in the city. Cuban born, he started… Read more »