Luther Rose:
I recently joined a WELS church, having been raised ELCA. I've noticed that the rose in our emblem has two layers of petals, but ELCA's rose (and I believe LCMS's) has one layer. ...
Last Modified: 12/28/2005 11:23:43 |
Member having baby out of wedlock:
What direction does the church take, if any, on a member having a child months ago with his girlfriend out of wedlock? They attend church regularly. Not married and not engaged ...
Last Modified: 12/27/2005 08:58:24 |
juststopandthink.com:
Recently a group of churches in Simi Valley went door to door distributing a DVD with a short evangelism message and a Web site with more information. I watched the video and it l...
Last Modified: 12/20/2005 08:36:02 |
Church Year Colors:
I would like to know the correct colors to be used for altar cloths during the church year. Thank you for your time.
Last Modified: 12/16/2005 14:30:13 |
Non-Wels Members elected to Council positions:
Recently the WELS church I attend has changed its format and requirements when it comes to serving on the various committees--it now allows non-WELS members to serve and hold (not ...
Last Modified: 12/12/2005 15:01:20 |
WELS published Catechisms:
I've noticed a refence to a WELS 1982 Catechism which usues the NIV in it's biblical citations. I'm wondering if there is an earlier edition (or any edition) still in publication o...
Last Modified: 12/06/2005 16:23:18 |
stained glass window:
We are looking to use memorial money for stained glass windows and would like suggestions for a series of themes or designs that would be connected. The windows will be in the ent...
Last Modified: 11/26/2005 11:08:39 |
faith healing and tongues:
How do we conclude using Scripture that there is no longer tongues and faith healing?
Last Modified: 11/26/2005 10:47:04 |
Congreational Discipline:
My understanding is that congregations are members of the Synod, not individuals. I also understand that congregations can be disciplined like a member of a congregation can. Und...
Last Modified: 11/22/2005 08:30:16 |
Sunday School Curriculum:
What would be the pros and cons of getting SS material from the Missouri Synod. We do have some kids in our SS who are members of the WELS but go to MO synod schools. Would this ...
Last Modified: 10/27/2005 06:40:48 |
The Purpose Driven Life:
Why are some of the WELS churches participating in the 40 days of purpose and community? I can't beleive that these pastors are doing this and people aren't questioning it! There...
Last Modified: 10/26/2005 15:27:39 |
The true Calvary:
Is it true that the exact location of the crucifixion is Gordon's Skull Hill, outside the north Damascus gate of Jerusalem, and that the Tomb of our Lord was in a tomb now covered ...
Last Modified: 10/25/2005 12:13:27 |
Parochial Education:
As I get older, I seem to have more questions regarding my faith. An answer previously on these pages gave me in-sight as to why. As we grow in our faith, we are more aware of our ...
Last Modified: 10/16/2005 14:07:17 |
Doubt:
I am quite confused about my dilema myself, so please bear with me! Here is the problem: I have been a Christian all of my life (I used to attend a Missouri Synod Lutheran chur...
Last Modified: 10/14/2005 13:24:47 |
Women voting differences between synods:
I have moved recently and am looking for a new church home. In the new area there are many more WELS and ELCA churches than LCMS. What is the policy on women being allowed to vote ...
Last Modified: 10/10/2005 14:48:25 |
Attending Two Churches:
WOW - was I ever surprised by your answer to the young woman's question about attending two churches or changing churches. The fact that the pastor does not feed this young woman'...
Last Modified: 10/07/2005 14:17:37 |
Teen Bible Study:
I am the superintendent of the Sunday School at my church. The man who normally teaches our teen Bible study has not showed up on a number of Sunday's now. Being the superintend...
Last Modified: 10/06/2005 08:46:23 |
Stolen gifts:
A couple of years ago I visited a close friend. He had a bunch of earrings at his house and I asked where they came from. He said he had gotten them from a friend, who had stolen t...
Last Modified: 10/04/2005 12:36:37 |
Hypnosis and reincarnation:
How can I explain the "regression" people under hypnosis experience thus "recalling past lives"?Note I believe in the resurrection but not in the reincarnation.
Last Modified: 10/04/2005 08:31:49 |
Attending two churches:
My family and I have been WELS members all our lives and we all attend the same church. Recently, I have been attending a Thursday night service, at a different WELS church, with ...
Last Modified: 10/04/2005 08:27:23 |