Seven Ordained in Peru

The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Peru over the last several months has had the joy of ordaining seven new Peruvian pastors. In all cases but one, the rite of ordination was administered by a Peruvian brother pastor. The new pastors include Edison Convercio in Huaraz, Antonio Vílchez in Año Nuevo,  Elmer Carrera in Ancón, Ronal Rivas in Tarapoto, Giovany Rivas in Barranca, Santos Meléndez in Villa el Salvador and Jaime Cortéz as assistant professor in the Lima seminary. This brings the total of ordained men in the Peruvian church to 13. We rejoice over these gifts of God to his church and pray that he would bless their ministry.

Youth Retreat In Michigan

The Annual ELS circuit #3 Youth Retreat was held at Holy Scripture Lutheran Church in Midland, Michigan on January 28-29. It was well attended with 93 present. Registration began at 7:00pm. Opening devotion was led by Pastor Mellon. After several activities and lunch everyone went roller skating. We closed the evening with devotion led by Pastor Schneider. Saturday morning breakfast was served at 7:00am with Pastor Mosely leading opening devotions. Bible study was led by Pastor Schneider and closing devotion by Pastor Zager. After a good lunch we all headed for home. A pleasant time was had by all.

Rev. Wosje Installed in Bishop, California

The installation service for Rev. Carl Wosje was held on the last Sunday of August, 2004 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bishop, California. The Rev. Leslie Lanier of Fillmore, California served as liturgist. Circuit Visitor, the Rev. William Stehr of Irvine, California, preached the sermon and performed the rite of installation. The sermon text was Exodus 17:1-7 with the theme, “Water from the Rock.”

Several members of Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS) in Ridgecrest, together with their pastors the Rev. Dayton Fritz and the Rev. Carl Schomberg, traveled 120 miles to attend the service. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a catered dinner at the Highlands Park Club House in town.

Liberty in Christ

In Christ we all are truly free;
Our sins have been forgiven.
Christ lived and died and rose for us
So we can go to Heaven.

Believe on Jesus—what He’s done;
He suffered in our place;
He met all God’s requirements
And gave to us His grace.

Thanks be to God for His great love
Salvation now is free.
Thanks be to God for His dear Son.
Through Christ there’s liberty.

Barbara Coggswell resides in Roseburg, Oregon and is a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Sutherlin, Oregon.