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    A family discovers God’s relentless grace through the help of multiple WELS congregations.

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Asia Lutheran Seminary celebrates 20 years of gospel ministry

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The Lord has given each of us our own work to do. I planted the…
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WELS Connection – May 2025

Learn more about the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership, an upcoming conference for called workers and lay members that examines cultural issues facing Christianity today as well as provides best-practice tactics for congregations to use in their local settings. The next conference will be held January 2026. Learn more at lutheranleadership.com.

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