Elsa Ferkenstad

As you prepare to celebrate the incarnation of the Son of God on Dec. 24 & 25, contemplate these profound words from Johann Gerhard: “This… Read More »December 2025 Newsletter

Reading Ecclesiastes you may have come away in despair, since it repeatedly characterizes life here “under the sun” as vanity, futile, worthless, and pointless. But… Read More »November 2025 Newsletter

Recently I read a National Geographic article (June 23, 2025, by Alisa Hrustic) containing an interview of a still practicing 102-year-old physician who started his… Read More »October 2025 Newsletter

I have recently read a book that might resonate with many of our ELS congregations and pastors. It’s called “The Small Town Lutheran Church and… Read More »September 2025 Newsletter

For many years a mega church along the busy I-5 through Tacoma, Washington, had this sign prominently displayed: “CHRIST IS THE ANSWER!” But I often… Read More »August 2025 Newsletter

For a long time, I have admired our sister synod, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, for its readily observable mission zeal. Now do not misunderstand,… Read More »July 2025 Newsletter

In the months of May and June we celebrate two days to recognize our parents. We recognize with Luther that parents are God’s representatives for… Read More »June 2025 Newsletter

Greetings in the name of our crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ! Most of us pray these words at the close of the divine service… Read More »May 2025 Newsletter

Dear Members and Friends of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Jesus loves me, this I know,for my pastor tells me so. You were probably expecting to… Read More »April 2025 Newsletter

Dear Members and Friends of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, G. K. Chesterton, a late 19th early 20th century author, philosopher and Christian apologist has been… Read More »March 2025 Newsletter