Posts with the category “news”
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Mother's Day Event Builds New Relationships in Taiwan
May 24th, 2023
The following is an exciting update, originally posted by Ben and Sara Hosch, that we are sharing in this group with their permission:Hello Friends and Supporters! We want to thank all of you for your... Read More
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Announcing the Next President of LBS
May 19th, 2023
Concluding the presidential search, the Board of Lutheran Brethren Seminary is pleased to announce Rev. Troy Tysdal will be the next President of LBS, effective August 1, 2023. Troy has served as the ... Read More
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Perform or Provide
May 11th, 2023
My name is Brian S. Kiefat. I am one of your Lutheran Brethren pastors who has answered the call to provide pastoral care to the armed forces. I am currently serving as a military Chaplain. As an Army... Read More
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Seminary Class of 2023
May 10th, 2023
Let's hear from each of our Lutheran Brethren Seminary 2023 graduates. MARCUS GOODMAN, Master of Theological StudiesWhen I first felt confirmed in a call to attend Lutheran Brethren Seminary, I though... Read More
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Why Are We Here?
May 8th, 2023
If someone were to hear the name of your church, would they know about you or would they know you? Better yet, would they know Jesus as Savior King? We should reflect on these questions because over t... Read More
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A Faithful Heritage and Renewed Hope for Our Japan Mission
May 7th, 2023
Paul Fraser leading during a bilingual service at Rock of Ages, Seattle, WA. Lutheran Brethren International Mission (LBIM) has a long history in Japan. In 1948, Morris Werdal, son of Marius and Marie... Read More
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Bourque Called to Chad
May 4th, 2023
On April 6, 2023, Ellie Bourque (pictured) accepted a call to serve as LBIM’s newest missionary to Chad. Ellie has spent the last two years at LBS, obtaining a Certificate of Theological Study in Miss... Read More
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Grace Celebrates 50 Years
May 3rd, 2023
Grace Lutheran Brethren Church in Bismarck, North Dakota, is celebrating 50 years as a church. Grace was started in December, 1972. Although Grace LBC has changed throughout the years, God has remaine... Read More
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ORANGE Conference '24
May 2nd, 2023
The Orange Conference describes itself as "a conference for your entire family ministry team." The website states: Join thousands of family ministry leaders in Atlanta for a unique 3-day experience wh... Read More
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McIvor Installed as Pastor
May 2nd, 2023
Left to Right: Elder Tom McIvor, Hannah McIvor, Abby McIvor, Rev. Vern Baardson, Alyssa McIvor, Rev. Dirk McIvor, Elder Bob Bestian and Elder Emeritus Gary Koslowsky (partially hidden), and Rev. Larry... Read More
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Dr. Dave Veum's Last Seminary Chapel as President
April 27th, 2023
Today, Dr. Dave Veum preached his last seminary chapel sermon in his role as president of Lutheran Brethren Seminary. Thank you, Dr. Veum, for your many years of faithful service to our seminary and t... Read More
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200th Living Waters Well
April 26th, 2023
This pictured well, in a Chadian community village, marks the 200th well installed in Chad through LBIM's Living Waters ministry!It all started 14 years ago...In 2009, a friend and member of one of ou... Read More
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Japan Update - Paul & Alexa Fraser
April 14th, 2023
We are very excited to announce Paul & Alexa Fraser as our next missionaries to Japan. Over the last year, conversations with Dan Venberg, Director of International Mission, about a renewed partnershi... Read More
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A Darkness To Be Felt
April 6th, 2023
"a darkness to be felt" Dear Church,On this Wednesday of Holy Week, my eyes stopped in my morning reading in the Old Testament: "a darkness to be felt". The line pitted inside me like a dread of impen... Read More
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Hillcrest: Multiplying New Disciples
March 27th, 2023
Ruth came to Hillcrest Academy in Fergus Falls, Minnesota as a Junior, bringing with her a well-marked Bible, since she had been following Jesus from childhood. She had been brought up by godly parent... Read More
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"Well, It's Time" - Seminary President Ready to Pass the Baton
March 27th, 2023
"Well, it’s time.” Have you ever used that line? I am using it today because it is time to announce plans for a change in leadership at Lutheran Brethren Seminary. I will turn 74 in September, and, al... Read More
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Christensen Commissioned
March 27th, 2023
Chaplain Candidate Aaron Christensen sworn in by the Church of the Lutheran Brethren’s Director of Ministry to the Armed Forces, Chaplain, Colonel Michael Heuer, USAF (Retired). On February 13, 2023, ... Read More
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Jarvinen Honored
March 27th, 2023
In February, Rev. Mark Jarvinen was honored in his retirement by the Eagan (Minnesota) Police Department for his twelve years of volunteer service as a police chaplain....... Read More
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Director Venberg Visits Taiwan
March 20th, 2023
International Mission Director Dan Venberg recently visited Taiwan to spend time with our missionaries and the Taiwanese church leadership. The future of collaboration with the Chinese Lutheran Brethr... Read More
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30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
March 18th, 2023
During this coming month of Ramadan, a Muslim holy month, we invite you to pray for Muslims around the world. Ramadan starts on Wednesday evening and runs through April 20.International Mission Direct... Read More
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Women's Ministries - Monthly Newsletter
March 17th, 2023
Women's Ministries of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren just launched a monthly e-newsletter and devotional. If you would like to stay informed about Women's Ministries and be blessed by a monthly d... Read More
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The Forge Podcast is now "Grace for the Grind"
March 8th, 2023
New look, new podcast! The Forge Podcast is now "Grace for the Grind." Built around roundtable discussions, this podcast aims to bring hope and grace to the daily grind of ministry and Christian life.... Read More
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Ask the Animals Devotional Published
February 28th, 2023
"Ask the Animals" is a brand new 31 chapter devotional by Dan Venberg, Director of International Mission. He writes in his introduction, "My love for God's creation and what it can teach us is the pri... Read More
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Our Chad Team is Growing
February 2nd, 2023
Our Chad Team filling the conference room at our Welcome Center! In the 1990s, LBIM missionaries in Africa had been primarily supporting the growing Chadian LB Church in the region. As this national C... Read More
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The Joseph Project
January 13th, 2023
Women Together is the tagline for the Women’s Ministries of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren (WMCLB) vision and values statements that were formed this past year. This has also been fitting for thi... Read More
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Young Adult Ministry: ROOTED
January 13th, 2023
When I was in high school, the band Alabama came out with a song titled, I’m In a Hurry.I’m in a hurry to get things done Oh, I rush and rush until life’s no funAll I really gotta do is live and die B... Read More
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Accreditation Assessment Results
January 13th, 2023
This past summer, Lutheran Brethren Seminary successfully completed an in-depth accreditation assessment of our institution. This included an evaluation of the thoroughness and consistency of all poli... Read More
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Pastor Mars Harper Installed
January 13th, 2023
L to R: Dr. Eugene Boe; Elders Kenneth Roed, Charles Strand, Paul Carlson; Mitzi, Gideon, and Rev. Mars Harper. On October 30, 2022, Rev. Mars Harper was installed as pastor at Bethel Lutheran Brethr... Read More
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Ebenezer LB Church Celebrates Centennial
January 13th, 2023
Members and friends of Ebenezer LBC gathering to celebrate God’s faithfulness. On August 6-7, 2022, people gathered from all over the United States… messages and letters poured in from all around the ... Read More
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Faith Journeys
November 21st, 2022
The E-vite read: “You are invited to a FREE fall weekend retreat, ‘Faith Journeys,’ at Inspiration Point, September 23-25, 2022, with other Lutheran Brethren Pastors’ Wives from the Central Region! Th... Read More
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CLB Canada: President Overland Retires
November 21st, 2022
"Take it, lassie. It’s for sinners.” That line is taken from one of Rev. Jon Overland’s favorite illustrations. He tells of an older Christian man sitting in a Scottish worship service. The man had co... Read More
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Rust Elected President of CLB Canada
November 21st, 2022
Harold and Joyce Rust On April 9, 2022 Rev. Harold Rust was elected President of the CLB Canada at the annual convention in Camrose, AB. He assumes the position vacated with the retirement of Rev. Jon... Read More
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Skog Installed
November 21st, 2022
L to R: Elder and member of the CLB Council of Directors Matt DeKok, Rev. Aage Larson, Pastor Drew Skog, and Elder Keith Dunham On October 9, 2020, Pastor Drew Skog was installed at Bunker Hill Luther... Read More
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Rogness Ordained, Militzer Installed
November 21st, 2022
L to R kneeling: Elder Ryan Rogness and Pastor Josiah Militzer. On September 4, 2022, Ryan Rogness was ordained as an elder and Josiah Militzer was installed as Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Bethe... Read More
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Knick Joins CLB Staff
November 21st, 2022
On October 24, 2022, Andrea Knick began serving the Church of the Lutheran Brethren as the new Executive Administrative Assistant for the Office of the President....... Read More
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Promises and Predictions
November 11th, 2022
The above video is available to download for your use.CLICK HERE to learn more and give to this relief effort. It was 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 28. It had been a frantic morning, preceded by twent... Read More
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Hurricane Relief for Living Faith Church
October 11th, 2022
As you are aware, Hurricane Ian devastated areas of Florida, which included Cape Coral where Living Faith LB Church is located. The congregation experienced damage to the property, including the loss ... Read More
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Genesis, Ruth, Jonah and John Translated into Bagirmi
October 4th, 2022
We are praising the Lord that the books of Genesis, Ruth, Jonah, and the Gospel of John are now translated into the Barma language and in print for the first time for the Bagirmi people of Chad. These... Read More
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Update on Hurricane Ian
September 30th, 2022
Photo: Living Faith Church in Cape Coral, FL, following the hurricane (This message was originally posted on Facebook in the CLB Group)Dear Church,Thank you for your ongoing prayers and concern for ou... Read More
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Remembering the Kaardals
September 29th, 2022
Kaardal descendants meeting with CLB representatives at the grave of Jetmund and Sofie Kaardal. I can only imagine the emotions and thoughts that flowed through the minds of Jetmund and Sofie Kaardal ... Read More