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ELS 100

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.

Anniversary Logo

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.
    • All hymns
    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July
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    • December
These books of Evangelical Lutheran Synod history are available in print from the Bethany Lutheran College bookstore or electronically for Kindle and iBooks:
Grace for Grace
Faith of Our Fathers
Let’s Look at Our Synod
Our Great Heritage
A City Set on a Hill
Built On The Rock
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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ELS Convention group photos 2016-2_web

ELS Convention group photos 2016-4_web

Daily Devotions

Higher Education

Lutheran Sentinel January-February 2021

Daily Devotions

Good News for You Devotions

What is a Lutheran?

Lutheran Sentinel January-February 2021

ELS Centennial

Lutheran Sentinel November-December 2020

Bethany Lutheran Seminary

Lutheran Sentinel September-October 2020

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