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Stan Berntson reflects on retirement from the MV CHRISTIAN | May 24, 2013
In this issue of Lutheran Indian Ministries E News, Pastor Stan Berntson reflects on his upcoming re...
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Discussion Guide now available for Broken Parts Missing Pieces | May 17, 2013
Broken Parts Missing Pieces, written by our Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Don Johnson, now has a disc...
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Help us Share the Gospel | May 09, 2013
How can you and your congregation become more involved with us? Find out how and read other compelli...
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Our Latest E-Newsletter is Now Available | April 26, 2013
Dr. Johnson shares his insights on identifying and raising up Native leaders in the church.
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Christ Embraces All | April 12, 2013
Dr. Don Johnson shares his insight of Christianity and the Native American culture in our latest E-n...
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Helping to Build People Up | March 12, 2013
Our latest issue of our on-line news, featuring Dr. Don Johnson's article, Helping to Build People U...
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Lent Devotions Available | February 06, 2013
Our 2013 Lenten Devotion booklet is now available on-line or by calling our office (888) 783-5267 to...
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A Special Event | January 31, 2013
Please join Rev. Dr. Don Johnson and friends for a book signing and discussion of his new release, B...
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Lutheran Indian Ministries Annual Staff Meeting | January 11, 2013
Please keep our ministry staff in your prayers as they travel to Wisconsin for our annual staff meet...
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We Celebrate with Tom and Cathy Benzler | January 03, 2013
Mark your calendars! At 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, Tom and Cathy Benzler will be commissioned and ins...
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Blessings in 2013 | January 02, 2013
As our ministry team reaches out in Christian love, American Indian, Alaska Native and First Nations...
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Christmas Blessings from Rev. Dr. Don Johnson | December 21, 2012
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we are humbled that God chose to be with us through the ful...
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Food Basket Ministry | December 20, 2012
Rosemary Sternbeck recently coordinated a food basket ministry for the Alaska Native people in the r...
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Broken Parts Missing Pieces | December 07, 2012
Broken Parts Missing Pieces written by our Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Don Johnson, is now availabl...
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Thanksgiving Blessings | November 20, 2012
Oh Creator God and Father of all, we humbly offer thanks for Your gracious mercy and bountiful bless...
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Our Advent Devotions are Now On-Line | November 08, 2012
Our 2012 Advent Devotion booklet is now available on-line. There is still time to order copies for ...
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From the Heart of our Executive Director Rev. Dr Don Johnson | November 05, 2012
O Creator God, we implore Your great mercies in helping us to elect wise and good leaders, who will ...
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Our Ministry On the Elwha Reservation | November 02, 2012
As our work week winds down, we share the last of Karen's reflections of her time on the Olympic Pen...
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Nature Scenes and Artifacts | November 01, 2012
Today Karen Higgins continues sharing of her travel journal capturing the beauty of the Pacific Nort...
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Growing Relationships | October 31, 2012
As Karen continued her time in Neah Bay, Washington, she met with Winston and Connie Wilson, our cur...
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The Morning Star Girls Club | October 30, 2012
As Karen Higgins, our Director of Communications, continued her recent journey on the Olympic Penins...
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Spiritual Healing on the Olympic Peninsula | October 29, 2012
Recently our new Director of Communications, Karen Higgins (Alaska Native) visited my home community...
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Our 2012 Advent Devotion Booklets Are Available | October 18, 2012
Our staff has written exceptional devotions based on their ministries and experiences with their Nat...
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A First Hand Visit | October 03, 2012
Our Board of Directors recently convened on-board the MV CHRISTIAN in Southeast Alaska for a first-h...
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Thank You, Volunteers! | September 28, 2012
We count our blessings for the many volunteers who shared their time and talents with Native America...
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Sioux Honor Song | September 07, 2012
Thank you, Lutheran Woman's Quarterly, for the wonderful article in your fall issue about Rev. Will ...
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Students Return to Haskell Indian Nations University | August 13, 2012
Please keep the students of Haskell Indian Nations University in your prayers as they return to camp...
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Thank You Alaska Volunteers! | July 13, 2012
We give thanks for the volunteers who so selflessly gave of their time and their love with the peopl...
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As We Celebrate the 4th of July | July 03, 2012
Please join with us in prayer as we celebrate the birth of this nation that our leaders will look to...
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Wildfires on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation - Please Help! | June 28, 2012
Please pray for the people on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana as wildfires have devasta...
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Alaska Volunteer Ministry | June 21, 2012
Volunteer teams are arriving in Fairbanks for service in the Interior of Alaska. Pastor Dave and Ros...
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Pray With Us... | June 15, 2012
...for a team of volunteers from Arkansas who will be traveling this weekend to the Winnebago Reserv...
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Lutheran Indian Ministries in Germany | June 14, 2012
Lutheran Indian Ministries' rerpesentative, Dick Baranzini, recently visited Germany and the sites ...
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Praise and Thanks! | June 12, 2012
We give thanks and praise God for a volunteer teacher who will be leading the Sunday School program ...
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Rev. Will and Patricia Main Featured at the LCMS Kansas District Convention | June 08, 2012
Rev. Will & Patricia Main, directors of Haskell LIGHT campus ministry are attending and will be feat...
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Creating an Environment for Successful Ministry | May 24, 2012
Rev. Dr. Don Johnson shares his thoughts on servant-leadership in his article titled, Creating an En...
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Hope House is a Blessing to the Elders on the Lower Elwha Reservation | May 16, 2012
The ministry of Cathy and Tom Benzler includes the Hope House, a food pantry for the elders on the L...
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The M/V CHRISTIAN Set Sail for Juneau | April 26, 2012
We are happy to share a recent article published by the Juneau Empire. The article tells the story a...
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God is up to Something New in Southeast Alaska! | April 10, 2012
We are pleased to announce an exciting transition on-board the M/V CHRISTIAN in Southeast Alaska.
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He Is Risen! Alleluia! | April 08, 2012
...He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! We celebrate the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ an...
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Weep No More | April 07, 2012
So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a t...
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Good Friday | April 06, 2012
Whatever cross we bear, we walk in faith during this holiest of weeks, assured of Jesus' amazing lov...
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Maundy Thursday | April 05, 2012
Whatever cross we bear, we walk in faith this holiest of weeks, assured of Jesus' amazing act of lov...
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This Holy Week | April 04, 2012
Whatever cross we bear, we walk in faith this holiest of weeks, assured of Jesus' amazing love on ou...
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This Holy Week | April 03, 2012
Whatever cross we bear, we walk in faith this holiest of weeks, assured of Jesus amazing act of love...
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Important Information on Thrivent Choice Dollars | March 27, 2012
Thank you for supporting Lutheran Indian Ministries in 2011 through your Thrivent Choice dollars. A...
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Our Journey to the Cross | March 26, 2012
"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." (Matthew ...
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Growing Native Leaders | January 25, 2012
PBS stations across the country are now airing season 17 of the Visionaries, including our documenta...
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Annual Staff Gathering | January 13, 2012
Please keep our ministry staff in your prayers as they will travel to gather for our annual staff me...
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We Wish You God's Blessings in 2012 | December 29, 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, we want to thank you, our partner in ministry, for your prayers and genero...
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Wishing You God's Blessings this Christmas | December 23, 2011
At Christmas, we reflect on all that God has done in our lives. From sending us the gift of His Son...
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According to God's Plan | December 21, 2011
Sometimes people come in and out of our lives. But what may first seem a lost or missed opportunity ...
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PBS to Highlight Lutheran Indian Ministries | November 30, 2011
Lutheran Indian Ministries will be profiled in the upcoming season of The Visionaries, the award-win...
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The Gospel Taking Life | November 22, 2011
Rev. Dave Sternbeck explains how the Gospel is taking life among his Native American brothers and si...
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Double Your Impact In Ministry | November 10, 2011
Today you have the opportunity to share the Gospel with more Native Americans. Between now and Decem...
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We Celebrate the Ordination of Will Main | October 27, 2011
This past Sunday Will Main, who serves at Haskell Indian Nations University through our campus minis...
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Reaching Out in Montana | October 03, 2011
Sheri Timber (Sioux) and Suzette Cain (Northern Cheyenne), of Circle of Life Lutheran Church, are re...
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Rev. David Sternbeck to Speak in Trenton Michigan | September 29, 2011
Ministry Staff member Rev. David Sternbeck (Nuu chah nulth) will be preaching at St. Paul Lutheran C...
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Haskell LIGHT Welcomes Students | September 27, 2011
Classes have begun at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. Will and Patricia Main...
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Rev. Mark Peske Shares on Rest in Jesus | September 22, 2011
Pastor Mark Peske, who ministers among the Ojibwe people of Northern Minnesota, shares about Rest in...
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Building Relationships | September 19, 2011
Pastor/Skipper Stan Berntson and his wife, Sharon, steer the M/V CHRISTIAN towards remote communitie...
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Prepare for Advent | September 06, 2011
Join with our ministry staff and volunteers as we reflect on the season of Advent through our 2011 A...
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Hawaii Comes to Alaska | August 25, 2011
Pastor Mitch Gowen and his team from Hawaii, along with our former pilot, now retired, Dan Treakle, ...
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Lutheran Indian Ministries Goes to India | August 19, 2011
Our volunteer rep, Dick Baranzini, from Arizona, shares about his recent trip to India.
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We Celebrate Park Timber's Ordination | August 04, 2011
Please join us in the celebration of Park Timber's ordination at Circle of Life Lutheran Church in M...
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Thank You LWML! | August 02, 2011
Haskell LIGHT recently received a grant from the LWML for expansion of the student campus ministry.
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Doors Open for Gospel Outreach | July 29, 2011
Pastor Tim Lundeen returned for his tenth year of leading Vacation Bible School teams into Alaska. T...
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Urgent Request | July 26, 2011
Haskell LIGHT Lutheran Student Center, on the campus of Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrenc...
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Will Main and Park Timber Graduate from the EIIT Program | July 22, 2011
On Wednesday, July 20, our staff members, Will Main and Park Timber, graduated from the Ethnic Immig...
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EIIT Students to Graduate | July 20, 2011
Staff members Will Main, Director of Haskell LIGHT Student Campus Ministry at Haskell Indian Nations...
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And the Winner Is... | July 15, 2011
Kay Kreutzer of Kearney, Nebraska, won our free draw during the LWML Convention in Peoria, Illinois....
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Volunteer Opportunity on the Wind River Indian Reservation | June 24, 2011
We just learned that the South Wisconsin District of the LCMS has volunteer openings for a servant e...
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Prayer Request | June 17, 2011
As Pastor/Skipper Stan Berntson and his wife, First Mate and RN, Sharon Geldaker, prepare for a busy...
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Volunteer Ministry | June 08, 2011
Our VBS and Servant Event volunteers are beginning their travels throughout the lower 48 states and ...
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Prayers for Safe Travels | May 13, 2011
Please keep all of our ministry staff in your prayers as they travel to our office in Brookfield, Wi...
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A Request for Prayer | May 11, 2011
We just received a request for prayer from Cathy and Tom Benzler, our ministry staff serving the Low...
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Semester End at Haskell | April 29, 2011
Please keep the American Indian and Native Alaskan students on the campus of Haskell Indian Nations ...
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We Follow the Cross | April 20, 2011
During this Holy Week, we follow the cross of Christ, His passion - to His glorious resurrection on ...
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Rev. Dr. Don Johnson on KFUO's Morning Show | April 19, 2011
Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Don Johnson, will talk about recent ministry activities with Paul Clayt...
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A Special Opportunity | April 14, 2011
We have been given a wonderful opportunity to share our ministry to a broader audience through a ser...
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A Time to Heal, A Time to Rebuild | April 04, 2011
On March 2-4, Haskell LIGHT Campus Ministry held a gathering for 59 students. It was a time of refl...
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Rev. David Sternbeck Interviewed on KFUO Radio | March 25, 2011
Earlier this year, Pastor Dave Sternbeck of Makah Lutheran Church in Neah Bay, Washington, had the o...
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Thrivent Choice Dollars | March 24, 2011
March 31, 2011 is the last date to designate your 2010 Thrivent Choice Dollars to Lutheran Indian Mi...
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Our Journey to the Cross | March 23, 2011
Today, Wednesday, March 23 Tom Benzler reflects on how God's ways are not our ways in his devotion, ...
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You Are Invited | March 10, 2011
You are invited to attend our 26th Annual Banquet Luncheon on March 19, 2011.
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Report from Port Angeles, Washington | March 02, 2011
God has been faithful to provide staff, volunteers and donors to help us spread the Gospel message t...
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A Time to Heal - A Time to Rebuild | February 23, 2011
Haskell LIGHT will host the 4th Annual conference, A Time to Heal, on the campus of Haskell Indian N...
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An Honor Bestowed | February 16, 2011
We congratulate our co-worker, Mark Maurice, for his outstanding volunteer service with ALDE. Pleas...
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A Typical Winter Schedule | February 10, 2011
The M/V CHRISTIAN continues its ministry through the stormy winter months in Southeast Alaska. Belo...
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Faith Floats in Southeast Alaska | February 08, 2011
The ministry of Rev. Stan Berntson and his wife, Sharon Geldaker, Pastor/Skipper and First Mate/RN o...
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Rev. David Sternbeck to Speak in St. Louis | January 27, 2011
Rev. David Sternbeck will be speaking at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh, St. Lou...
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What an Honor to Teach Them! | January 19, 2011
Patricia Main, Director of Haskell LIGHT Campus Ministry comments on her first day of the new semest...
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A New Semester at Haskell LIGHT | January 13, 2011
Students have returned to Haskell Indian Nations University after Christmas break. Will and Patrici...
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A Beautiful Gift | January 06, 2011
Rev. David Sternbeck will be preaching at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairbanks, Alaska this weekend. H...
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Christmas Blessings! | December 23, 2010
May God bless you and your loved ones as you reflect upon the gift of His Son this Christmas. Thank ...
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A Joyful Event | December 20, 2010
In this last week of Advent, we prepare and look forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jes...
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Anticipation | December 16, 2010
Only ten days left until we celebrate Christmas! Are you prepared? Rosemary Sternbeck shares her t...
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Bringing Hope in Southeast Alaska | December 10, 2010
Rev. Stan Berntson and his wife, Sharon, shared this recent report with us on their early winter min...
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Learning to Serve | December 03, 2010
Rosemary Sternbeck traveled over 1000 miles with girls from the Morning Star Club to share the Gospe...
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Christmas Caroling at Haskell | November 29, 2010
Will and Patricia Main will host an evening of Christmas Caroling at Haskell Indian Nations Universi...
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Thanksgiving at Haskell LIGHT | November 24, 2010
The Haskell LIGHT House will be open this Thanksgiving weekend for the students from Haskell Indian ...
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A Good Friend and Colleague Retires | November 19, 2010
We say thank you and farewell to Rev. Clark Gies who has served in Native American ministry for over...
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Rev. Dr. Don Johnson to be Guest on KFUO's Morning Essentials | November 15, 2010
Rev. Dr. Don Johnson will be a guest on Paul Clayton's morning show on KFUO radio, Tuesday morning, ...
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M/V CHRISTIAN Ministry Update | November 10, 2010
We received the below "float plan" update from Pastor Stan and Sharon earlier this week. Please kee...
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LWML Visits Haskell LIGHT | October 28, 2010
Twelve women from the Alma, Kansas LWML visited Haskell LIGHT Student Campus Ministry last Friday, O...
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A Destiny and a Purpose | October 27, 2010
Last Friday, October 22, fifty young Native American women attended the evening gathering of Princes...
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Advent 2010 Devotion Booklet Now On-line | October 26, 2010
Our 2010 Advent Devotion Booklet is now on-line. This booklet is a collection of meditations written...
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Princess Warriors With a Destiny and a Purpose | October 21, 2010
Tomorrow, Friday October 22, Patricia Main will be hosting an evening of fellowship and awareness, b...
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A Special Prayer Request | October 18, 2010
Please keep Rev. Dave Sternbeck in your prayers as he spends the next three weeks in Alaska making c...
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Dr. Don Johnson to Speak in Missouri | October 15, 2010
Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Don Johnson, will be preaching this weekend at Immanuel Lutheran Church...
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Haskell LIGHT Ministry | October 12, 2010
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., LIGHT House leaders, Will and Patricia Main,...
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New Ministry Initiative: Lutheran Indian Ministries | October 01, 2010
Today, the Board of Directors of Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots U.S. announces a ne...
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Olympic Peninsula Ministry Update | September 29, 2010
Cathy and Tom Benzler recently shared this report on their work among the Elders on the Lower Elwha ...
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Volunteer Ministry Update | September 27, 2010
Our volunteer ministry team recently sent this report from their week in Tanana, Alaska.
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Welcome Back BBQ at Haskell LIGHT | September 24, 2010
Will and Patricia Main, directors of our Haskell LIGHT student campus ministry at Haskell Indian Nat...
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Open House at Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots U.S. | September 14, 2010
If you are a Thrivent member and would like to consider directing your Thrivent Choice Dollars to L-...
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An Update from the Winnebago Reservation | September 09, 2010
The children at Jesus Our Savior Lutheran School, on the Winnebago Reservation in Winnebago, Nebrask...
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A Special Prayer Request | September 02, 2010
We pray today for the community of Hoonah, in Southeast Alaska, and ask for prayers of peace and com...
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M/V CHRISTIAN Late Summer Update | August 24, 2010
We just received a summer update from Rev. Stan Berntson and his wife, Sharon, as they share the Gos...
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Thrivent Choice Dollars Program | August 20, 2010
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has a new charitable grant program called Thrivent Choice Dollars. ...
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Haskell LIGHT Campus Ministry | August 03, 2010
Native American students are returning to Haskell Indian Nations University for the start of a new s...
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Prayers for Northern Cheyenne Reservation | July 28, 2010
Tragedy has struck the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Three women
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Dance of the Trinity | July 26, 2010
Rev. Dave Sternbeck has been leading a small group in Port Angeles through a Bible study on the myst...
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Summer Ministry on the Makah Indian Reservation | July 16, 2010
Please keep the volunteer team from Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, headed b...
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Vacation Bible School Onboard the M/V CHRISTIAN | July 01, 2010
Pastor Stan and Sharon will set sail soon for remote Native Alaskan Villages to teach VBS.
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Summer Volunteers Begin Their Travels | June 15, 2010
Please keep our volunteers in your prayers as they begin to travel to share the Gospel of Jesus Chri...
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A Prayer Request | June 11, 2010
Stan and Sharon onboard the M/V CHRISTIAN have asked for your prayers as they assist with Creator Po...
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Send the Gospel Sailing | June 09, 2010
You are invited to join with friends of the M/V CHRISTIAN, our floating ministry vessel, to strength...
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Summer Ministry at Haskell LIGHT | May 24, 2010
Patricia Main continues to share the Gospel with students at Haskell Indian Nations University this ...
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Our Spring Issue of Northern Lights is Now Available On-line | May 17, 2010
God continues to open doors for us to minister to all people, especially those living in Native Amer...
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Ethnic Immigrant Institute Engaging, Training Cross Cultural Leaders | May 11, 2010
LCMS World Mission Harvest Magazine highlights the EIIT program and Lutheran Association of Missiona...
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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Update | May 07, 2010
We just received an update from Thrivent on their new charitable grant program called Thrivent Choic...
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Returning as Pastor to His People | May 05, 2010
Pastor Dave Sternbeck is highlighted in the current issue of The Lutheran Witness as part of their s...
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Native American Sunday May 16, 2010 | April 30, 2010
Please join us on Sunday, May 16, as we celebrate Native American Sunday, 25 years of Lutheran India...
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Please Keep our Volunteers in your Prayers | April 19, 2010
Two teams of volunteers will be traveling into remote communities during these last weeks in April. ...
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Unfading Beauty | April 14, 2010
See the beautiful work that God is doing in the lives of the young women on the Makah Indian Reserva...
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Easter Celebration Onboard the CHRISTIAN | April 08, 2010
Pastor Stan and Sharon celebrate Easter service onboard the CHRISTIAN in Southeast Alaska.
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We Follow the Cross | April 03, 2010
During this final week of the Lenten season, Holy Week, we follow the cross of Christ, His passion, ...
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We Follow the Cross | April 01, 2010
During this final week of the Lenten season, Holy Week, we follow the cross of Christ, His passion, ...
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We Follow the Cross | March 31, 2010
During this final week of the Lenten season, Holy Week, we follow the cross of Christ, His passion, ...
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Honoring our Elders | March 29, 2010
Recently the elders of the Lower Elwha Tribe were surprised to see that they were remembered.
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Please Join us on May 16 | March 26, 2010
This year we will celebrate Native American Sunday on May 16. The purpose of this event is simply t...
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25th Anniversary Banquet Celebration | March 25, 2010
It was a wonderful celebration of our 25 years in Lutheran Indian Ministries as Rev. David Sternbeck...
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Rev. David Sternbeck to Speak at the 25th Annual Banquet | March 15, 2010
Rev. David Sternbeck, pastor of Makah Lutheran Church in Neah Bay, Washington, will be the keynote s...
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A Special Prayer Request | March 11, 2010
Please pray for staff member, Sharon Geldaker, wife of Rev. Stan Berntson, Skipper of the M/V CHRIST...
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We Celebrate 25 Years of Lutheran Indian Ministries | March 01, 2010
Please join us for the 25th Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Twelve O'cloc...
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KFUO's Paul Clayton Interviews Rev. Dr. Don Johnson | February 23, 2010
Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Don Johnson was recently interviewed by Paul Clayton of KFUO's Morning ...
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Longing for a Relationship | February 18, 2010
"...for I was in prison and you came to visit me." (Matthew 25:36)
Will and Patricia Main, our mini...
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Lent - A Special Time to Reflect on God's Living Word | February 17, 2010
Today, Ash Wednesday, begins the season of Lent; our journey as Christians to the cross of Christ. ...
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Fourth in our Series of Native Americans in Ministry Training | February 11, 2010
Park Timber ministers among his people on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana, w...
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Students Training for Ministry - Wednesdays Highlight | February 10, 2010
Cathy and Tom Benzler work with the Klallam people on the Lower Elwha Reservation in the State of Wa...
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Native American Students Training in Ministry | February 09, 2010
Tony Pascua, like Will Main, is serving in his vicarage year of training for ordination through Conc...
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Students Training for Ministry | February 08, 2010
Vicar Will Main - Will is in his third year of training for ordination at Concordia Seminary in St. ...
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Students Training for Ministry | February 04, 2010
Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of men. At once they left their nets and fo...
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M/V CHRISTIAN Winter Update | January 29, 2010
Thanks to your generous gifts, the M/V CHRISTIAN is making the rounds, even in the winter months, t...
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A Winnebago Christmas | January 26, 2010
Pastor Ricky Jacob, who ministers among the Winnebago Tribe in Nebraska, tells how the children of J...
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Tony Pascua and Cathy Benzler to be Installed at Makah Lutheran Church | January 21, 2010
We give thanks and rejoice that staff members Tony Pascua (Vicar) and Cathy Benzler (Deaconess Inter...
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Prepare for Lent | January 19, 2010
Join with our ministry staff and volunteers as we reflect on the season of Lent through our 2010 Len...
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The Blessings of the LWML | January 07, 2010
As this new year begins, we give thanks to our sisters of the LWML for their faithful support.
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Blessings in 2010 | January 04, 2010
As our ministry team reaches out in Christian love, native peoples and others who hear the Good News...
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Wishing you a Blessed Christmas | December 23, 2009
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, and h...
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Please Join with us as we Celebrate David Sternbeck's Ordination | December 14, 2009
Join with us in praising God for His continued blessings. Dave Sternbeck, a member of the Nuu-chah-n...
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Our Fall 2009 Northern Lights Newsletter is Now Available On-Line | November 20, 2009
Please take this opportunity to see how God is using your partnership in ministry to reach children,...
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Please Keep Native American Communities in your Prayers | November 05, 2009
Please keep Native American communities throughout North America in your prayers. Our recent staff m...
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A Day of Thanks and Celebration | October 21, 2009
Please join us as we give thanks to God and as we celebrate the graduation of David Sternbeck (Nuu-c...
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Advent 2009 Devotion Booklets Now Available | October 16, 2009
Our Advent 2009 Devotion Booklets are now available on-line or by calling our office at (888) 783-52...
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Vacation Bible School 2009 Update | October 07, 2009
Our staff and volunteers are reporting that seeds of the Gospel have been planted throughout Alaska....
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David Sternbeck to Speak at Washington-Alaska LLL Convention | October 05, 2009
Ministry Staff member, David Sternbeck, will be the inspirational speaker at the Washington-Alaska D...
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M/V CHRISTIAN Brings the Gospel to Southeast Alaska | October 02, 2009
Thanks to your generous gifts, the M/V CHRISTIAN once again sailed to remote communities along the s...
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Please Pray as a New School Year Begins at Haskell | September 03, 2009
Please join with us in praying for all of the staff and students, new and returning, of Haskell Indi...
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L-US and Orphan Grain Train Partner for Haskell Indian Nations University | August 17, 2009
Thanks to a donation from New Threads of Hope (Milwaukee) Haskell Indian Nations University students...
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2009 Hydaburg Update | August 06, 2009
Onboard the M/V CHRISTIAN, Rev. Stan Berntson and his wife, Sharon recently visited the small town o...
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Koyukuk, Alaska | August 03, 2009
Volunteer veteran, Nina Hesby, visited the community of Koyukuk this year.
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Ft. Yukon, Alaska | July 31, 2009
A special volunteer team just returned from serving the children and adults of Ft. Yukon, Alaska.
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Makah Lutheran Church Participates at the Opening Service of the LWML Convention | July 17, 2009
"It took 500 years to find the freedom to express our faith through our culture" says David Sternbec...
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The M/V CHRISTIAN is Returned to the Water | June 22, 2009
As an act of faith, we have returned our boat to the water just in time for a busy schedule of minis...
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Summer Volunteer Ministry Underway | June 09, 2009
Our first teams of volunteers have begun traveling to Alaska to help with Vacation Bible School and ...
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Spring Northern Lights Newsletter Now Online | May 21, 2009
God continues to open doors for us to minister to all people, especially those living in Native Amer...
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ReFloat the Boat | April 17, 2009
We invite you to help us return the M/V CHRISTIAN to the waters of Southeast Alaska.
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An Easter Message from Executive Director Rev. Dr. Don Johnson | April 08, 2009
"He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification." (Romans ...
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Double Your Impact in Ministry! | March 10, 2009
We just received news that friends of our ministry have offered to match your giving between now and...
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Sunday, March 1, Rev. Dr. Don Johnson to be Interviewed on Grace Matters | February 26, 2009
Rev. Dr. Don Johnson will speak with Rev. Peter Marty, host of Grace Matters, on the challenges of m...
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Will and Patricia Main to Speak at St. Luke's in Oviedo, Florida | February 25, 2009
Will and Patricia Main, Directors of the Haskell LIGHT Lutheran Campus Ministry at Haskell Indian Na...
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24th Annual Meeting and Banquet | February 24, 2009
The 24th Annual Meeting and Banquet of the Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots U.S. will...
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Managing in Times of Scarcity | February 16, 2009
Rev. Dr. Don Johnson shares his observations on the current economic challenge facing the ministry.
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Haskell Update | January 27, 2009
Will and Patricia Main, our ministry staff at Haskell LIGHT, welcomed students back to campus after ...
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Heaven Rejoices | January 23, 2009
Witness Heaven rejoicing, through the eyes of Linda Martin, as a new believer is welcomed into our s...
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Wishing you a Blessed Christmas | December 23, 2008
"When the angels had left them and gone into heaven...they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, an...
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Being Quiet with the Lord | December 12, 2008
Sunday, December 14 begins the Third Week of Advent. Rev. Ricky Jacobs shares his thoughts "as we ...
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"Out of the wounds and broken spirit I've become whole." | November 19, 2008
Cathy Benzler (Cherokee) provides a glimpse into the identity crisis that many Native Americans expe...
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Northern Lights Newsletter Now On-Line | November 14, 2008
Our Fall 2008 issue of Northern Lights is now available on-line.
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Will Main Installed as Vicar at Haskell LIGHT | November 04, 2008
We give thanks to God as we celebrate the installation of Will Main as Vicar, in preparation for the...
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Will and Patricia Main Asked to Speak During Red Road Week Activities | October 23, 2008
Unity will be the theme as Will and Patricia Main address the students and faculty of Haskell Indian...
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2008 Advent Devotions | October 13, 2008
Our 2008 Advent Devotions are now available on-line, or through our office by calling (888) 783-5267...
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Native Nations: Standing Together for Civil Rights | October 09, 2008
On October 12, ABC television network affiliate stations across the United States will begin airing ...
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First Nations Mission Conference Held on the Makah Indian Reservation | September 25, 2008
A 'First of its Kind' Mission Conference in Neah Bay, Washington was held at Makah Lutheran Church, ...
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Please Pray for the First Nations Mission Conference | September 10, 2008
As our partner in ministry, I ask you to keep the First Nations Mission Conference in your prayers.
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A New School Year Begins at Haskell LIGHT | August 25, 2008
A new school year has begun at Haskell Indian Nations University. Will and Patricia Main have many ...
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Last Volunteer Group of the Season Travels to Alaska | August 13, 2008
Please keep the volunteer team from North Dakota and Minnesota in your prayers as they travel to Arc...
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Attending EAA AirVenture In Oshkosh This Year? | July 17, 2008
The Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots, U.S. will have an exhibit in the "Fly Market" a...
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Volunteers Continue Travel into Alaska During July | June 26, 2008
Please pray for the volunteers traveling from Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, Minnesota and Iowa as the...
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Rev. Mark Peske to Speak at the North Dakota District LWML Convention | June 16, 2008
Associate staff member, Rev. Mark Peske, will share his ministry among the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe...
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A Special Invitation for Participation and Prayer | June 13, 2008
"You are invited to be with us for a very special time together" in Ohsweken, Ontario on the Six Nat...
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Volunteer Teams Continue Travel to Alaska | June 11, 2008
Please pray for the volunteers traveling from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas the...
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Summer 2008 Alaska Volunteers Begin Travel | May 30, 2008
The week of June 1st, teams will travel from Ohio, Arkansas, Wisconsin and North Carolina to teach V...
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LWML President Jan Wendorf Visits Haskell LIGHT | May 13, 2008
On April 14, LWML President Jan
Wendorf, along with former Kansas
District LWML President Judy Car...
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Stan and Sharon Berntson Commissioned at the Alaska Synod Assembly | May 13, 2008
It was a light-hearted moment, but one that was also filled with much love and respect, as worshippe...
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Fairbanks, Alaska Missionary/Pilot Candidates Sought | May 06, 2008
Applications are being accepted for the position of Missionary/Pilot at our base of operation in Fai...
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New This Spring | April 23, 2008
"To the Ends of the Earth" is a timeless treasure of devotions written by Rev. Dr. Don Johnson
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Annual Luncheon | April 22, 2008
"No Problem!" Missionary Pilot Dan Treakle shared about ministry in the rugged interior of Alaska at...
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A Farewell Letter | April 03, 2008
Rev. Elvin and Alice Borg retire after 10 years of faithful service in Southeast Alaska. Please
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Your Gift Can Double Today! | April 03, 2008
The Ferdinand and Anna Duda Foundation and a couple who wish to remain anonymous, have blessed us wi...
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Vision Quest Classes at Haskell LIGHT | February 21, 2008
At Haskell Indian Nations University, first-year students whether living on or off campus, are requi...
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2008 Lenten Devotions | February 04, 2008
Our 2008 Lenten Devotions are now available on line, or through our office by calling (888) 783-5267...
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Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots U.S. Welcomes Two New Staff Members | November 05, 2007
The Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots U.S. (L-US) is proud to welcome John Schoedel as...
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Jonathan Maracle Lifts High the Name of Jesus in Kansas | October 26, 2007
With a repetitive boom-boom-boom-boom, four First Nations and Native Americans chanted a paean of Ch...
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Youth Growing in the Life of Christ | October 12, 2007
Rev. Dan Jacobs of the Crow Lutheran Ministry in Crow Agency, MT shares the story of two youth bapti...
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Garden Project Blooms with God's Love in Alaska | September 18, 2007
Volunteers Mark and Kristine Schnarr plant seeds of faith, hope and the love of Jesus Christ in Ft Y...
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The M/V CHRISTIAN Visits Two New Communities | September 17, 2007
During Vacation Bible School, the CHRISTIAN was invited to two new communities. Please
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Jonathan Maracle Concert | September 14, 2007
on the Haskell Indian Nations University campus.
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Order Devotion Booklets Today! | August 15, 2007
You can now order Advent & Lenten Devotions booklets for your congregations online. To order, please...
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Radio Interview | June 28, 2007
Don Johnson, Executive Director, was recently interviewed live on the "Family Shield" radio program ...
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LWML Grant Approved | June 24, 2007
At the 2007 LWML Convention, Lutheran women from around the world approved a $95,000 grant request t...
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