During Bible Study, the following resources were highlighted:ACELC 2026 Conference - Meets June 16th-17th at Good Shepherd, Lincoln, NE. Listen to the presentations on KNNA.LCMS President Matthew Harrison Making the Case for the LCMS from the Issues, Etc. 2026 Making the Case Conference (Facebook).Note: Facebook account is not required to view. Simply click the "X" in the corner to dismiss.LCMS Re...

During Bible Study, Pastor Siegel discussed following resources.Issues, Etc.'s 6-part series Worship, Adiaphora, and the Lutheran Confessions2026 LCMS 69th Convention Workbook (via LCMS Document library) - highlighted a sampling of the resolutions the upcoming synodical convention. The conference workbook overtures may be viewed at the attached link.......

During Bible Study, Pastor discussed following articles highlighting the upcoming synodical convention. The conference workbook overtures may be viewed at the attached link2026 LCMS 69th Convention Workbook (via LCMS Document library)......

During the January 11th Bible Study, the following resources where highlightedLadyLike: Living Biblically by Rebekah Curtis and Rose Adle  - A resource articulating the Biblical view of the roles of men and women in the family, church, and society from the female view.New LCMS Churches radio ad created by Issues, Etc. and voiced by President Matthew Harrison.Audio File (hosted by Issues, Etc.)Foll...

The following links were highlighted during Bible Study on December 7thCTSFW Seminary President John Bruss' Response to Unite Leadership Collective's assertions about LCMS' seminaries. Bjarne W. Teigen Reformation Lectures from October 2025, hosted by Bethany Lutheran College can be viewed at Bethany's website and YouTube.......

We have come to the conclusion of Pastor's Bible Study on funeral planning and preparations. Below is the general outline and suggestions from that study. Expand each area to view the details. Additional Funeral Planning Resource: Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller: Final Victory: Contemplating the Death and Funeral of a Christian......

Additional resources called out during Bible Study for reference....

During the Bible Studies regarding Funeral Planning, Pastor Johnson and Pastor Siegel highlighted the following resources."What I Wish My Non-Lutheran Family Understood About: Funerals" – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller (Issues, Etc. Episode 2444, 9/1/21)Final Victory: Contemplating the Death and Funeral of a Christian by Pr. Bryan Wolfueller (available from CPH. Contact the office if interested in starting...

During Bible Study, Pastor discussed following articles highlighting the results of recent surveys of religious life. Below are the links to those resources.Gottesdienst - The Journal on Lutheran Liturgy: "Rebellion in the Pew, or a Stone in the Shoe?"Issues, Etc.: Recent Religious Surveys and Lutheran Beliefs- Lyman Stone, 3/5/25 (0641)Lyman Stone's Substack: Are Lutherans Growing? Shrinking? Lib...