Some may be familiar with the history of the ELS and her relationships to the LCMS. After the LCMS began talks exploring fellowship with the American Lutheran Church, the ELS, concerned about the ALC’s loose practice on communion practice as … Continue reading
The rite of Confirmation is not a sacrament. It is neither commanded nor forbidden by God. God does command that parents teach their children his holy word. God does tell the ministers of his church to baptize in the name … Continue reading
Christ established His Church on earth so that sinners might receive His gifts of Word and Sacrament. Put another way, the Church exists to give sinners Jesus. The last thing we want to do is to put a barrier between … Continue reading
“Rooted and Grounded in Love” (Ephesians 3:14-21) On this day when we have the confirmation of our two adult catechumens, I want to take this opportunity to remind all of us of how we have been “Rooted and Grounded in … Continue reading
I just received word that tonight the saints of ULC have joined for a momentous occasion in the life of the congregation as well as in the lives of six catechumens who are being examined in order to be confirmed … Continue reading
I came across this posting here and thought it might be a nice listing for parents to review to help them in their home training of their pre-confirmation children. It was posted on facebook by Pastor H Doug Minton of … Continue reading