100th Synod Anniversary—2018:
- Proclaiming God’s Truth Bible Study
- Convention Essay
- Lutheran Sentinel (Commemorative Issue)
- Pictorial history book, Proclaim His Wonders (view a sample)
- Video Documentary
- Historical Society commemorative ornament/medallion (view a sample)
- Congregation observance (October 14, 2018)
Founders Day Resources
- Founders Day Bulletin Cover
- 2018 Founders Day Service Bulletins (All bulletins .zip file)
- 1918 Lime Creek Sermon Outline by Bjug Harstad
- 1918 Lime Creek Sermon by Bjug Harstad
The following resources also may be helpful.
ELS Centennial Bulletin Readings – History for each Sunday’s bulletin in 2018. (MS Word format)
Proclaim His Wonders Poster – Poster advertising anniversary book by Rev. Craig Ferkenstad.
Growing in His Mercy – A Brief History of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Luther’s Small Catechism by Dr. Martin Luther
ELS Synod Reports and convention essays – 1918-2017
ELS Heritage Hymns
- Hymns and Explanations Scandinavian hymns for each month of the church year.
- Hymn Files (.zip)
- Heritage Hymns of the Month Handouts for home use.
These books of Evangelical Lutheran Synod history are available in print from the Bethany Lutheran College bookstore or electronically for Kindle and iBooks:
A City Set on a Hill
A Blessing in the Midst of the Land (print edition not available)
Proclaim His Wonder: A Pictorial History of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Convention Photos
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