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01/28/2025

Our Issues, Etc. Book of the Month for January 2025: Lamentations - Concordia Commentary by R. Reed Lessing.

The book of Lamentations, marked by its tone of mourning, loss, defeat, and heartache, provides neither a pleasant nor an easy read. Nonetheless, it meets us in the valleys of suffering we inevitably face, offering a glimpse of hope in God’s faithfulness. Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing is here to walk you through this valley, providing insight on the history of recent interpretation; theological, Christological, canonical, narratival, and pastoral features; historical setting; authorship; addressees; date and place of writing; genres; poetry; voices; theodicy; and place in canon.

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R. Reed Lessing takes a close look at recent interpretation, historical and canonical settings, genres, and more in the book of Lamentations.

01/27/2025

We thank our Issues, Etc. Sponsoring Congregation, St. John Lutheran Church, Napolean, OH. We provide worship opportunities in our building where, not only can we approach God, but more importantly, God can approach the hearts of people through the Word and the Sacraments so that He may bring people to Himself. God feeds and strengthens believers in their faith and life before Him. The church also provides Christian fellowship for believers. The Pastor of the church counsels and guides the members with the Word of God.

Rev. Charles Kramer invites you to attend services each Sunday at 9:00 am with Bible Class and Sunday School following.

For more information visit our website, https://wp.sjl.org/

Welcome Worship Service Resources For Live Streams and Archived Videos: St. John YouTube Channel For Bulletins, Orders of Service, & Sermon Audio: Worship Service Resources St. John Lutheran Church 16035 County Road U Napoleon, OH 43545 Phone: 419-598-8961 Pastor Gary Bender   We are a member of T...

01/24/2025

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01/23/2025

01/22/2025

Our Issues, Etc. Question of the Week: With a new POTUS in office, what are your hopes for his priorities in the first year of his term? Share your thoughts below.

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01/21/2025

Our Issues, Etc. Book of the Month for January 2025: Lamentations - Concordia Commentary by R. Reed Lessing.

The book of Lamentations, marked by its tone of mourning, loss, defeat, and heartache, provides neither a pleasant nor an easy read. Nonetheless, it meets us in the valleys of suffering we inevitably face, offering a glimpse of hope in God’s faithfulness. Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing is here to walk you through this valley, providing insight on the history of recent interpretation; theological, Christological, canonical, narratival, and pastoral features; historical setting; authorship; addressees; date and place of writing; genres; poetry; voices; theodicy; and place in canon.

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01/20/2025

Issues, Etc. thanks our sponsoring congregation, Zion Lutheran Church, Gwinner, ND. We are a member congregation of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and a member of the North Dakota District of the LC-MS.

​If you’re looking for a church home, please come and visit us for our Sunday morning service or for any of our study opportunities. Feel free to contact us with any questions or special concerns. If you would like to know more about the congregation and about what we believe and teach, you will find those answers here. God has some things He would like you to hear and know, and it would be our pleasure to proclaim His Word to you.

You are invited to Divine Service at 10 am with Holy Communion every Sunday.

Adult Study 9 am Wednesday and Sunday

Youth Study 3:45 pm Wednesday and 9 am Sunday

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Since 1908, God has been serving His people in and around Gwinner, North Dakota through the Word and Sacrament ministry of Zion Lutheran Church, connecting people with His Church, His Word, and His Son.

01/19/2025

Pr. Joshua Schooping of St. John's Lutheran-Russellville, AK Pastor Schooping's YouTube Channel

01/18/2025

A Rhetorical Analysis of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's. "I Have a Dream" Speech with Dr. Kirstin Kiledal of Hillsdale College

01/17/2025

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01/15/2025

Our Issues, Etc. Question of the Week: What’s one of the most inappropriate songs you've heard at a Christian funeral?

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01/15/2025

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01/14/2025

Our Issues, Etc. Book of the Month for January 2025: Lamentations - Concordia Commentary by R. Reed Lessing

The book of Lamentations, marked by its tone of mourning, loss, defeat, and heartache, provides neither a pleasant nor an easy read. Nonetheless, it meets us in the valleys of suffering we inevitably face, offering a glimpse of hope in God’s faithfulness. Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing is here to walk you through this valley, providing insight on the history of recent interpretation; theological, Christological, canonical, narratival, and pastoral features; historical setting; authorship; addressees; date and place of writing; genres; poetry; voices; theodicy; and place in canon.

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R. Reed Lessing takes a close look at recent interpretation, historical and canonical settings, genres, and more in the book of Lamentations.

01/14/2025

Dr. Matthew Mehan of Hillsdale CollegeThe Higher Purpose of Children in American Society (https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/report/the-higher-purp...

01/13/2025

Issues, Etc. thank our sponsoring congregation, All Saints Lutheran-Charlotte, NC. Join us each Sunday as we gather together with angels and all the company of heaven through the Divine Liturgy to hear God speak to us as He catechizes us, forgives us, and feeds us His flesh and blood.

Rev. Jeffrey Ware invites you to:

9:00 AM – Christian Education Hour for Adults & Children
10:30 AM – Divine Service: Liturgy of Word & Sacrament

For those unable to attend, Video Services and Bulletins can be found at the right or under the Resources tab above.

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All Saints Lutheran Church LCMS | Charlotte, North Carolina About Us Weekly Schedule Weekly Downloads Sunday Mornings: Join us each Sunday as we gather together with angels and all the company of heaven through the Divine Liturgy to hear God speak to us as He catechizes us, forgives us, and feeds us...

01/10/2025

01/08/2025

Our Issues, Etc. Question of the Week: What guest would you like to hear and what topics are you interested in exploring in 2025? Let us know your thoughts!

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