A Valentine’s Day Legacy Continues in Lutheran Schools In schools across the country, Valentine’s Day is little more than a chance for kids to exchange cards and eat candy hearts. But in some Lutheran schools, the day has taken on a new purpose: a chance to give generously to a worthy ministry project through a… Read more »
We Love to Tell the Story
Life Sunday is January 21, 2018 — We Love to Tell the Story
by Rev. Daniel May Every Life Sunday is a chance to celebrate the sanctity of human life and affirm our commitments to unborn and newborn babies, their mothers and fathers, and all human beings who bear the image of God. We Lutherans are not merely “pro-birth.” We are truly pro-life, pro-child, pro-parent, and pro-family! The Indiana District… Read more »
My Father’s Faith
President Dan May reflects on his father’s orphan experience, and the faith that saw him through all trials When everything else fails or falls away, the church can become a powerful, strengthening force. Perhaps no one knew this fact better than Henry May, father of LCMS Indiana District president Dan May. Orphaned at age seven,… Read more »
How ECHO is creating hope and opportunity for teen moms
“I’m a better mother. Had I not been guided by ECHO, my life would be totally different right now. This program can save your life.” That’s how teen mothers are describing ECHO, a program through Lutheran Social Services of Indiana (LSSI). ECHO stands for Education Creates Hope and Opportunity, and that’s just what these young women… Read more »
Selfless Love
“She loved me so much that she wanted me to have the best life possible.” That’s how Rev. Matthew J. Wietfeldt describes his birth mother, Chris, who placed him for adoption over two decades ago. Through that one selfless act, Chris not only gave Matt life but opened up a world of opportunities for him… Read more »
Students Participate in March for Life
Concordia Lutheran High School students head to Washington On January 19th, students from Concordia Lutheran High School will be participating in the March for Life in Washington DC. The 45th annual March for Life is in response to the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Mark Dolde and Karolyn Dillman act as advisors for… Read more »
Sharing Christ’s Love at Christmas — We Love to Tell the Story
Our Christmas gift came wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. A lowly little baby—Jesus! We know, of course, that baby Jesus was a wonderfully unique baby. This was a baby with a future—a baby that is our future. This baby—Jesus—would change the course of history! As we celebrate Jesus’ birth this week, we… Read more »
Ascension Lutheran School Video
Ascension Lutheran Christian School in Gary, Indiana, is open and excited to be accepting new students! Check out this video for a glimpse into their new school.
University Lutheran Dedication Pictures
Thankful for the Harvest – We Love to Tell the Story
Each November, we Americans set aside a special day to give thanks to God. We thank Him for protecting the Pilgrims, the first religious refugees to land on American soil. We thank Him for the kindness of strangers, including the First Americans who helped the Pilgrims survive. And we thank Him for the abundant blessings… Read more »