Christ Lutheran Church, Highland, WI

2010

►Rev. Matthew C. Harrison installed as 13th LCMS president
More than 1,200 people attended the installation service for Harrison and some 75 other leaders Sept. 11 in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
►View video of the 2010 installation service here.

►Official website of the LCMS National Convention - Houston, Texas.
Bible studies, video archives, and much more.

►SWD eConnect President's e-Newsletter - July 2010
Includes "Reflections on the LCMS Convention" by South Wisconsin District President, Rev. John C. Wille.

►The elders at Christ are looking for volunteers for a "Growth and Healing Committee" that will work toward the growth of our congregation. Please contact one of the elders if you are willing to take part.

2009

► Rev. Dana Wilkie was installed as pastor of our congregation and St. Peters Lutheran Church in Muscoda on August 30, 2009. We sincerely request that you keep our congregations and Rev. Dana Wilkie, the pastor that God has chosen for us, in your prayers.

►Synod President Addresses ELCA Assembly
Read LCMS President Gerald B. Kieschnick's remarks to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis, given the morning after the ELCA's decision to allow non-celibate homosexuals to serve as pastors.

►Synod President Comments on Obama Health-Care Plan
In this month of stormy debate on President Obama’s national health-care proposal, Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick urges the church to stay abreast of developments—particularly those affecting such issues as abortion—while keeping in mind our call to “care for others out of our love for Christ and His people.”

OCTOBER 2008

► Pastor Meier's last service here was on September 21, 2008. He was installed as pastor at Emmaus Lutheran Church, Poy Sippi, Wisconsin on October 5, 2008.

AUGUST 2008
► LCMS plans response to devastating quake: LCMS has numerous contacts in areas of Southwest China affected by the 7.9-magnitude earthquake. To help prepare for disaster response in China, LCMS World Relief and Human Care is accepting donations marked "China Earthquake 2008". Donations may be mailed to LCMS World Relief and Human Care, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis MO 63166-6861. Learn more or donate

► LCMS Responds to "Mother's Day" Tornadoes Tornadoes razed a 74-mile path May 10-11 killing 23 in Missouri, Oklahoma, and, Georgia, and causing widespread damage in Arkansas. Learn more or donate

► LCMS Responds to Deadly Myanmar/Burma Cyclone Learn more or donate

MARCH 2008
► Forty Days of Easter Preparation
Beginning Ash Wednesday, we will follow the theme of "Double-Edged Words." We invite the public to attend.
2/06 John 11:49-50
2/13 Luke 23:35
2/20 John 18:38
2/27 Matthew 27:54
3/05 John 19:5
3/12 John 19:19
3/16 Luke 23:34
3/20 Matthew 27:25
3/21 John 19:30
3/23 Luke 24:5

JANUARY 2008
►Support LCMS Disaster Relief Efforts
You can help Lutherans in the U.S. and around the world who are suffering great hardships. Your gifts to LCMS World Relief and Human Care provide tangible relief and personal care to people in need.

► CDs and cassettes of the “Good Times” Trio are available from the Ladies Aid at Christ for $10 each. They performed at our Outdoor Christian Concert in Highland this summer. The money will go into the Pingle Fund for seminary student support and will also be supplemented by Thrivent.

► Campbell’s (soups, etc.) only accepts UPC symbols now, not front labels, when saving for Bethesda Lutheran Home.

JANUARY 2007
► The January 2007 edition of the Lutheran Witness includes an article titled "The Splendor of Epiphany". Read it here starting on page 5: January 2007 Lutheran Witness

► Pastor Meier offered a Bible Class comparing Christianity and Islam at 7 p.m. at Stonefield Apartment Homes, 407 East Madison St., Dodgeville the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in January.

► The Church's Christmas - a LCMS article. Read about it here:Christmas Article

OCTOBER 2006
► Sunday, October 29th was Reformation Sunday. What is the Reformation? Read about it here:
Reformation Day, October 31st

► Campbell’s (soups, etc.) only accepts UPC symbols now, not front labels, when saving for Bethesda Lutheran Home.

► October was Clergy Appreciation Month! We give thanks to Pastor Meier for his spiritual teaching and continued commitment to our congregation and community.

► Our Circuit Forum, held Sept. 10th, elected Rev. Fredrick Davison (St. Luke, Richland Center) and Don McCauley (St. Peter, Reedsburg) as voting delegates for OUR SYNOD’S 2007 CONVENTION and Pastor Meier and Irv Lupee (Apostle's, Platteville) as alternates.

SEPTEMBER 2006
► Have you picked up a copy of the The Lutheran Digest lately? The magazine features great articles on Christian living, humor and more. Copies are available in the back of the church. When you are finished with your copy, use it as an outreach tool --- give it to a neighbor or leave it in a waiting area. For more info: Lutheran Digest Website

► The Lower Wisconsin River Habitat for Humanity is currently building a house on Mound View Street in Cobb, WI. Volunteers are needed. If you would like to volunteer, call Jan Stoltz at 608-935-2474 or email jstoltz@mhtc.net

AUGUST 2006
► Concordia has released the new hymnal titled: The Lutheran Service Book. For nearly eight years, the Commission on Worship has given careful attention to the development of a new hymnal for congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit the Lutheran Service Book Website

JULY 2006
► Our 6th Annual Outdoor Christian Concert featuring Wendysue was held in the Highland Park at 7 p.m on Thursday, July 20th. For more about Wendysue or to order one of her CD's see her website: http://www.wendysue.com

► The church picnic photos are now online! The combined Church Picnic was held on July 23rd, 2006.
Check the pictures out at: Church Picnic Photo Album

JUNE 2006
► On Sunday, June 25th, we observed the 476th anniversary of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession. Learn more about the Augsburg Confession at this LCMS page: About the Augsburg Confession

► The South Wisconsin District 51st Regular Convention has concluded. Rev. John Wille of Good Shepherd, Tomah, is our new president. Check out the SW District website for the latest convention news.

► The Day of Pentecost celebrates the sending of the Holy Spirit to the disciples following Jesus' ascension. Follow the LCMS link for Pentecost Facts

MAY 2006
► May 21st was Armed Forces Sunday. We ask our loving God to protect those in service and to prosper those who have served so that they may enjoy the freedoms for which they offered their service. To learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces please click on the following link: Armed Forces Bulletin Insert or at the LCMS webpage Ministry to the Armed Forces

► On May 19th, the movie The Da Vinci Code was released in theatres all over the nation. The movie, based on the book by Dan Brown, is the object of much controversy. A recent article in the April 2006 issue of The Lutheran Witness provides a little insight into possible questions you might have. Click here to read the article
For an in-depth study of the novel and its historical distortions, buy or borrow the book The Da Vinci Code--Fact or Fiction? by Dr. Paul L. Maier and Hank Hanegraaff. Learn the truth and use this as an opportunity for Christian witness.