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    “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us” (2 Corinthians 5:20).

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    When you feel like a terrified kid at the end of a diving board, remember God your Savior loves you and is waiting with open arms to catch you.

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  • Your identity in Christ

    Despite all you have done, through faith in Jesus, you remain God’s child.

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    ā€œSee, I have engraved you on the palms of my handsā€ (Isaiah 49:16)

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Latest News

Together Video – July 21, 2025

WELS President Rev. Mark Schroeder previews the work of the…
2025/07/18/by WELS

A look ahead to this week’s synod convention

The theme of the 68th Biennial Convention of WELS taking place…
2025/07/18/by WELS

MLC hosts WELS convention

The 68th Biennial Convention of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran…
2025/07/18/by WELS

Living as a Native Christian

ā€œAaron Newman is an active member of Christ the Rock Lutheran…
2025/07/16/by Meredith Liermann

Together Video – July 15, 2025

Missionary Dan Witte talks about how WELS Missions assists…
2025/07/14/by WELS

Fellowship declaration deferred, partnerships strengthened

For the past few years, the WELS Commission on Inter-Church Relations…
2025/07/14/by WELS

New national coordinator of early childhood ministries

This summer, after 14 years of foundational service and leadership,…
2025/07/14/by WELS

62nd annual LWMS convention held in Tulsa

The 62nd annual Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS)…
2025/07/14/by WELS

Texas flooding relief efforts

I want to update you on our relief efforts for those affected…
2025/07/14/by WELS

Moments with Missionaries – Paul Krueger

Rev. Paul Krueger shares an updates from Christ Alone Lutheran…
2025/07/11/by Meredith Liermann

Ready to talk about Jesus

Evangelism is not easy. It becomes easier over time, that’s…
2025/07/10/by Meredith Liermann

Let the little children come

Jesus said, ā€œLet the little children come to me, and do not…
2025/07/09/by Meredith Liermann

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WELS Connection – June 2025

Discover how WELS Congregational Services is helping churches and schools focus on their mission of sharing the gospel in their communities by providing guidance, assessments, and ministry support tailored to each congregation’s unique needs.

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