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Overcome the Devil A simple brochure with the words “Jesus Christ has the power to overcome the devil, and he is the true God” sparked a remarkable movement of the Holy Spirit among the Hmong people in Laos. What began with a handful of men in the jungle grew into hundreds, then thousands of believers—leading to gospel outreach across Southeast Asia, Vietnam, and beyond. This story from Rev. Bounkeo Lor, President of the Hmong Evangelical Lutheran Church, will inspire you! Find it at: wels.net

Is It Wrong to Relax? Relaxation is not wrong—it is a gift from God. Yet our sinful hearts can turn good gifts into idols, prioritizing personal pleasure over loving God and neighbor. Find a full answer at: forwardinchrist.net

Camp Croix Men’s Retreat Registration is open! Join us Sept. 18-20 with our featured speaker Prof. Mark Paustian. This retreat will take place in our new Ministry Center! The topic is apologetics and is sure to be an amazing weekend of fellowship and deep study of the word.

Camp Croix Women’s Retreat Register now! Come Oct. 2-4 to hear our featured speaker Amanda Bielke. This weekend focuses on the theme Rest & Rise, offering a wonderful opportunity for Christian community, personal refreshment, and growing together in scripture.

Head to campcroix.org to learn more and register.

God Provides  In recent weeks, WELS celebrated God’s blessings as new teachers, staff ministers, pastors, and vicars received their calls and assignments from Martin Luther College and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Forty-seven new unrestricted teachers, plus others, were placed, along with three staff ministers and 49 pastors. While many calls remain unfilled, we thank God for these faithful servants and pray for more workers for His harvest.

Friends Network Missionaries Head to Vietnam Matt & Jody Roberts are answering God’s call to move to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and will be giving a presentation to us on July 19th. As self-funded full-time missionaries, they are seeking prayer, encouragement, and financial support. Please consider partnering with them in this exciting new chapter. Support them at: www.friendsnet.org/roberts

The Friends Network is a WELS-affiliated ministry, but receives no direct funding from the synod or its mission boards.

The Best Habit Looking to develop or re-develop a good habit of digging into God’s Word. A daily devotion, both written and audio versions, is ready and waiting for you: wels.net/serving-you/devotions/daily-devotions. You can also read through your bible in a year at: bibleinayearonline.com