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A REPORT ON THE MICHIGAN DISTRICT CONVENTION, by Pr. Thomas Messer

The 99th Convention of the largest District in the LCMS was held Sunday, June 28 – Wednesday, July 1.  Below is a rundown of the significant happenings.       Convention Theme:  “Celebrate Jesus” (Philippians 2:9-11).  Um, what does that passage have to do with “celebrating” Jesus?  Bowing to Jesus, whose Name is above every other name – Yes!  Confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father – Yes!  But, “celebrating” Jesus?  What does that ...

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Pictures from the Issues Etc. One Year Anniversary

Phillip and Cheryl Magness drove from Naperville, Illinois down to Colinsville, Illinois on Tuesday (about four and a half hours) to represent BJS and to celebrate with Pastor Todd Wilkin and producer Jeff Schwarz, the one year anniversary of the re-start of Issues, Etc. They reported back that the celebration was great fun and that it was fulfilling to meet and greet so many leading lights of confessional Lutheranism. We at BJS would ...

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Bombshell: Synod, Inc. to close seminaries?

Okay, so we've been getting some reports coming out of last week's Ohio District Convention that are interesting, to say the least. President Kieschnick couldn't attend so he sent Dr. Dean Nadasdy, 4th VP, in his place. During the Q&A session, someone asked if he could clear up the rumors about the selling of various synodical assets. In his response, he said that he thought the Synod ...

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Here's a way to kick start Ablaze!(TM)

From the Hurriyet Daily News: A new show set to grace Turkish television screens will see a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a Jewish rabbi and a Buddhist monk competing to turn 10 unbelievers ...

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Outgoing Minnesota South Board of Directors Helps the Brothers of John the Steadfast Accomplish their Goal of Supporting the Historic Liturgy, by Pr. Rossow

The outgoing board of directors of the Minnesota South District (many of them have been unseated) did BJS the favor of helping us accomplish one of our goals. Included in the goals of the Brothers ...

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Indiana District Convention - A View from the Floor, by Glen Piper

On Thu 6/25 & Fri 6/26, the Indiana District met in convention, the 30th out of 35 District conventions this year. I was the lay delegate for Heritage, Valparaiso, and from my view in Section ...

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Over Reaching, by Klemet Preus

Someone said: The MNS BOD resolution to require that mission congregations use LSB to receive funding was an overreach. It galvanized the left and polarized the mushy middle. That’s why you got ...

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BJS is one year old -- renew your memberships!

Speaking of anniversaries, along with our article on our One Year Anniversary, many members are asking about the automatic renewal of their membership. Many of you signed up using paypal using a ...

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Happy One Year Anniversary Issues, Etc.

Issues, Etc. is celebrating their one year anniversary of being back on the radio. The Brothers of John the Steadfast congratulate Todd and Jeff and give thanks to God for this Christ-centered and ...

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