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December 2018
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- Christmas message from Bishop Bradosky – “Quiet Joseph is example of faithfulness and discipleship.”
- Congregations may nominate candidates for NALC bishop.
- NALC Pastors’ Conference to focus on discipleship from Catholic perspective.
- Lutheran Week videos, photos and reports are available online.
- A word on behalf of your seminary from the Rev. Dr. Maurice Lee.
- Online devotions by NALC Life Ministries.
- NALC pastor to lead trip to Holy Land.
- Texas congregation to lead mission trip to El Salvador.
- Update from Pastor James Puotyual serving refugees from South Sudan.
- “Peace on earth – and in our hearts, homes and churches.” Ministry Matters from Pastor David Wendel.
- “Persistence in Prayer” by Pastor Gemechis Buba.
- NALC Life Conference.
- Youth and family ministry update.
- NALC News moving to electronic delivery.
November 2018
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- NALC Commission on Theology and Doctrine issues a pastoral and educational letter on Holy Scripture – “The Bible as the Word of God.”
- Advent devotions available online.
- Congregations may nominate candidates for NALC bishop.
- Mission district deans meet to discuss ministry and mission.
- “What I wish I had known about stewardship”
by Pastor Dona Johnson. - NALC congregation in Manitoba starts girls school in Malawi.
- Advent – A time to point to Jesus. Message from Bishop Bradosky.
- North American Lutheran Seminary begins search for new president.
- Maurice Lee to serve seminary as interim director of partnerships and recruitment.
- Small and rural church ministry.
- Abortion survivor to speak at NALC Life Conference.
- Youth and family ministry update.
- NALC News moving to electronic delivery.
October 2018
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- Fulfilling our ministry and mission, through ecumenical and inter-Lutheran efforts – “Ministry Matters” from Pastor David Wendel.
- NALC pastor to lead trip to Holy Land.
- NALC Pastors’ Conference to focus on discipleship from Catholic perspective.
- Lutheran Week videos, photos and reports are available online.
- Pastor James Puotyual to serve Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia.
- NALC Global Worker in Belarus.
- Panzos in Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Mission trip to Kenya.
- Living as servants of Christ – Message from Bishop Bradosky.
- Youth and family ministry update.
- NALC News moving to electronic delivery.
September 2018
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- NALC Disaster Response working in Carolinas after Hurricane Florence.
- Congregations may nominate candidates for NALCBishop.
- NALC Senior Ministry Conference.
- Passing the baton of discipleship – Message from Bishop John Bradosky.
- Celebrating ordinations.
- North American Lutheran Seminary – Fall 2018.
- Translating the Bible in Tanzania.
- Centennial celebration at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rosenberg, Texas.
- NALC strategy for planting churches.
- NALC News moving to electronic delivery.
- Born anew in the NALC – “Ministry Matters” from Pastor David Wendel.
- Youth and family ministry update.
August 2018
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- NALC Convocation meets in Denver during Lutheran Week.
- NALC begins time of discernment and prayer prior to election of Bishop.
- Bishop John Bradosky announces that he will not seek reelection.
- North American Lutheran Seminary to seek to call new president.
- Convocation elects leaders for NALC.
- Convocation approves 2019 budgets.
- Photos from NALC Convocation and other events of Lutheran Week.
- Report of Bishop to the Convocation.
- Anniversaries recognized at Convocation.
July 2018
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- NALC Convocation to meet in Denver.
- Nominees for NALC Executive Council, Court of Adjudication, Canada Section.
- Nominees for North American Lutheran Seminary Board of Regents.
- Biographical information on nominees.
- NALC Operating Budget update.
- Person of the Holy Spirit is topic of Braaten-Benne Lectures in Theology.
- Stuff the Tonka truck for NALC Disaster Response.
- NALC closes office in Hilliard, Ohio.
- Consider the work of the Holy Spirit – Message from Bishop John Bradosky.
- NALC Senior Ministry Conference.
- Faithwebbing.com Youth and Family Ministry.
- All Saints Lutheran in Arlington, Texas, begins a Spanish-language ministry.
- Texas congregation continues Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
- NALC delegation attends GAFCON – “Ministry Matters” from Pastor David Wendel.
June 2018
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- NALC women offer theological training for women in Malawi.
- Registration open for NALC Convocation and other events of 2018 Lutheran Week.
- Person of the Holy Spirit is topic of Braaten-Benne Lectures in Theology.
- Stuff the Tonka truck for NALC Disaster Response.
- The Academy: Ministry and Relationships.
- “Dangers of discipleship” – Message from Bishop John Bradosky.
- Faithwebbing.com Youth and Family Ministry.
- Congo Mission International – Building bridges between Lutherans in North America and Congo.
- Water Mission project answers prayers bringing water to community in Kenya.
- Canada Mission District Youth Gathering.
- “Finding Jesus in Jerusalem” – “Ministry Matters” from Pastor David Wendel.
May 2018
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- Nominations for 2018 announced. 2018 NALC Convocation will elect members of Executive Council, Court of Adjudication and NALS Board of Regents.
- Biographical information on nominees.
- Registration open for NALC Convocation and other events of 2018 Lutheran week.
- “Lord, make us combustible material!” – Message from Bishop John Bradosky.
- Blessed to be a blessing – Oromo Evangelical Church in Columbus, Ohio, dedicates new building.
- Andrew Fuller, Joan Corniea and Brad Hales join NALC staff.
- Update from Pastor Valery Hryhoryk – NALC Global Worker in Belarus.
- Update from Pastor Didi Panzo – NALC Global Worker in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Scriptural retirement: Serving and sharing Jesus.
- Faithwebbing.com Youth and Family Ministry.
- Appeal benefits your North American Lutheran Seminary.
- NALC income vs. expenses – “Ministry Matters” from Pastor David Wendel.
March/April 2018
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- Bishop John Bradosky’s Easter message.
- Wisconsin church donates shower trailer to NALC Disaster Response.
- Nominations sought for positions to be elected at 2018 Convocation.
- Registration open for 2018 NALC Convocation.
- Canadian Rockies Theological Conference to feature Malcolm Guite and Steve Bell.
- Daniel Nelson, missionary to China: Remembering the Lutheran missionary and family killed in skyjacking.
- The Law and Discipleship – Message from Bishop John Bradosky.
- The Academy by NALC Renewal Team.
- Andrew Fuller named Communications Director for NALC.
- Kathy Jacobson is retiring.
- Congregational Leadership: A Ministry of Reconciliation – “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel.
- Ancient Evangelical Future Conference.
- Faithwebbing.com Youth and Family Ministry.
February 2018
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- God on the move in Ohio – Oromo Evangelical Church of Columbus
- NALC Pastors Conference in San Antonio, Texas
- NALC to consider adding regional bishops to better serve congregations
- Nominations sought for positions to be elected at 2018 Convocation
- Renewing and reviving the aging church
- “Vision for an NALC pastor” — Message from Bishop John Bradosky
- Ordinations.
- Canadian Rockies Theological Conference to feature Malcolm Guite and Steve Bell
- NALC Disaster Response update
- FEMA assistance eligibility to include churches
- The NALC: Clergy and Laity —“Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- Lenten devotions from Pastor Wendel
- Faithwebbing.com Youth and Family Ministry Update
- Annual reports from congregations
January 2018
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- High school student personalizes disaster relief as graduation project
- Lutherans join in three-year effort to read the Word of God together
- Seeds of faith grow into major gift for North American Lutheran Seminary
- Lenten devotions from Pastor Wendel
- Life Conference precedes March for Life
- Photos from 2018 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
- Annual Congregational Reports
- Epiphany – Image vs. Identity – Message from Bishop John Bradosky
- Temples and Priests: Before and after Christ’s resurrection (Part 6) – Pastor Mark Chavez
- Mark Ryman accepts call to Sola Publishing
- Created Male and Female – An Open Letter from Religious Leaders
- LWR Farmers Market Coffee
- Church leadership new year’s resolutions – “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- Faithwebbing.com Youth and Family Ministry Update
- LWR provides resources for Lent
- Canadian Rockies Theological Conference