Dear Fellow Workers:
We have just celebrated the wonderful festival of Pentecost where we were reminded once again of the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives as fellow Christians.  A question from our catechism asks, “What does the Holy Spirit do to keep you in true faith?” (#196)  Answer:  “In order to keep me in true faith the Holy Spirit, through the means of grace, gives me an alert conscience, strengthens me in temptation, guides me into the truth, and comforts me with the grace and mercy of God.”  The first passage listed under this question is Romans 8:14, “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”  We pray that God the Holy Spirit pours out his grace upon each of you as you labor in the Lord’s kingdom, and we also ask that he shower blessings upon our synod as we seek to do his holy will in leading all to the living water of Christ our Savior. 

Back (left to right): Michael Muehlenhardt, Harvey Boyd Longshore, Brian Klebig, Robert Oberg; Front (left to right): Gaylin Schmeling, Andrew Schmidt, Daniel Oberer, Adolph Harstad, Michael Smith

Seminary Assignments
Candidates: Dale Jaech - To be assigned; Michael Muehlenhardt - Christ Lutheran Church (Klamath Falls, Oregon); Daniel Oberer - Hope Lutheran Church (Farmington, Minnesota); Andrew Schmidt - Peace Lutheran Church (Lakeland, Florida)
Vicars: Brian Klebig - Abiding Shepherd Lutheran Church (Cottage Grove, Wisconsin); Harvey Boyd Longshore - Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Albert Lea, Minnesota); Robert Oberg - Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church (Rogers, Minnesota)
Special Assignment: Christian Eisenbeis - Czech Evangelical Lutheran Church (one year)

Convention
Credentials for delegates are to be brought to the convention by the delegates and presented at the Credentials Desk - do not mail the pink credentials in advance!  Alternate delegates also will report that change to the Credentials Committee.

Excuses for nonattendance are to be given to the president's office.

Installation at Mt. Olive
On Sunday, May 20, Rev. Matthew Brooks was installed as co-pastor at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato, Minnesota. Matthew had been serving as youth pastor at King of Grace in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Preaching for the installation service was Rev. Steven Petersen; Rev. John Petersen served as liturgist; and the rite of installation was performed by President Moldstad. Others who participated in the laying on of hands were Prof. Michael Smith, Rev. George Orvick and Rev. Don Moldstad.

News from Bethany Lutheran College
Ron Younge, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bethany College, reports: “It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Doyle Holbird has accepted a faculty position in our Biology Department. Dr. Holbird and his family will be arriving in Mankato in late July from his present teaching position at Concordia College in Selma, Alabama. Obviously, we are very happy to welcome Dr. Holbird and his family to the Bethany community.”
 
Peace, Kissimmee, FL:  Kindergarten graduation on May 19, 2007

Prayer Requests
Please keep in your prayers the family of Rev. Dennis Schmidt and also the family of Rev. Paul Zager. Both Dennis and Paul lately experienced the deaths of their fathers. As we think of our risen and ascended Lord, may all take comfort in the words of Jesus to Martha: "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." John 11:26

Please pray for the family of President Dan and Kathy Bruss. On May 23, 2007, Mary Moldstad, wife of the late Robert Moldstad and mother of Kathy Bruss, passed away. We pray that God comforts the family with the promises of everlasting life in our risen Savior.

We also ask that you continue praying for Lois Halvorson, wife of Rev. Wayne Halvorson, as she continues her struggle with cancer.

President’s Activities
June 17-21 - Synod Convention
July 25 - Regents/Trustees Subcommittee
July 26-29 - LYA Convention in Mankato, Minnesota
July 30-August 3 - WELS Convention in New Ulm, Minnesota

John A. Moldstad