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Camp Croix September 4–6 - Families of all ages and sizes are welcome to join us for a weekend of connection and growth at camp. Enjoy family-friendly games and activities, morning and evening devotions, campfire fun, and plenty of time to go at your own pace. On September 11–13 young adults are invited to our annual 20s and 30s Retreat for meaningful fellowship, worship, and time in God’s Word. Our keynote speaker, Aaron Wakeman, will lead us through this year’s theme: No Longer Slaves – The Book of Philemon. For more details and to register, visit campcroix.org.

Word Grown Our Sunday (10:15 AM) & Thursday (10:00 AM) Bible study opportunities will pick back up beginning September 13th & 17th respectively. Grow in the most important way—in the Word!

The Punished Christian? You may very well be convinced that you’re being punished when life gets painful—especially when that pain seems a heavier burden than that carried by other people. But Scripture speaks of a different kind of “correction” that believers face. Discover why your struggles might actually be proof of God’s fatherly care. Find more in the August edition of Forward in Christ.

Celebrating 150 Years of Fellowship This year marks 150 years of fellowship between WELS and the Evangelical Lutheran Free Church (ELFK) in Germany. God has preserved their faithfulness through many trials. The ELFK is seeking support to expand its school, purchase property for a growing congregation in Leipzig, and fund seminary students. To help, visit: wels.net/nxt-2026-08-cicr

Unlocking Leviticus  Leviticus is filled with striking pictures of Jesus. It contains memorable stories of God's grace. It dramatically emphasizes that our response to God is to be one of thankfulness and joy. But many people don't see this because the going can be tough at times while reading Leviticus, with the result that they quit reading it. This book by Mark Cares is not a commentary. Rather, it shows how Leviticus connects the Old Testament to the New Testament in a very interesting and easy-to-read way. Find it at: online.nph.net