Faith Ev. Lutheran Church-WELS

08/26/2026

God’s blessings to all students away from home and family this year! May He always walk beside you and keep you close to Him throughout the school year.

College is a big transition — but your faith doesn't have to take a back seat. 🎓

WELS Campus Ministry Online is here, bringing Bible study, community, and church connections directly to WELS college students through a free mobile app. Whether your student is near a campus ministry or far from one, we want them connected.

Download the free WELS Campus Ministry App in your phone’s app store and join us for our first live online bible class on September 3. Sign up your student or share this with someone who needs it — it takes just a few minutes.

Sign up and get the app at wels.net/college

07/27/2026

What do you consider your life’s top priorities? Many people start with family and friends. Financial security and health follow closely. Reputation and recreation make the cut. How about faith? Is it the top priority? What if other priorities must be sacrificed to keep faith the top priority?

The Bible helps Christians keep worldly wealth in perspective. It can buy the things of this world, things that rust and decay, but there is something more valuable. True wealth is spiritual wealth. It can be found only in God and his eternal blessings for us in Christ.

07/12/2026

Planting seed by hand can be extraordinary. In your hand, the seed looks lifeless and insignificant. You put the seed into the soil, and suddenly, all by itself, the seed germinates and sprouts and reaches to the sun. Except when it doesn’t! Plant multiple seeds, and often only some will grow.

The Bible describes Christians as planted by the Word. Why do some people grow in faith, and not others? What makes Christians different? The Bible describes the supernatural process by which God calls people to faith through the gospel. He promises that his Word always accomplishes his purpose. It is powerful all on its own, without our help. As we grow in faith, we give God thanks for the miracle of his work in our lives.

07/12/2026

"Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it" (Hebrews 4:1). Ah, summer. School is out. Holidays are in—that is, after we get through our vacation to-do list: Shop. Pack. Clean. Empty fridge. Service car. Ca...

07/05/2026

We need rest. Without rest, we suffer. Studies show that with too little rest, people experience fatigue and physical imbalances that result in decreased attention, poor decisions, and even speech impairment. People who take no breaks during the workday have lower productivity than those who take periodic breaks.

Christians know they need more than sleep or breaks, more than physical rest. We need spiritual rest. The only place to find that type of rest is Jesus. Jesus provides more than a pause in work or enjoyable recreation. Jesus provides the removal of our sins, the cleansing of our guilty consciences, and a gentle new yoke of discipleship in the freedom of the gospel. In Jesus, Christians find rest right now from burdens and battles, and eventually eternal rest in heaven.

07/04/2026

Today marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Let us give thanks to the Lord for the many freedoms and blessings he has given us:

As the United States pauses to commemorate its anniversary, we think of the many blessings you have made a reality for us, sovereign Lord. Forgive us our many complaints and our negligence in asking your blessings upon our land. Continue to allow us peace and bless all honest endeavors. Do not let our wonderful freedoms be abused or removed. Let justice and right prevail. Place loyalty in the hearts of our citizenry so that all may take an active role to do away with wrong and foster what is right. Above all, preserve our freedom to call upon you and to praise you. Bless our land! Amen.

From "There's a Prayer for That." © 2017 Northwestern Publishing House. All rights reserved.

06/22/2026

On Father’s Day, we give thanks for the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have shared God’s love through their words, actions, and example.

One of the greatest gifts a father can give is a faith rooted in Christ. Through prayer, worship, conversations around God’s Word, and a faithful example, fathers have opportunities to encourage the next generation in their walk with the Savior.

As we celebrate today, consider reaching out to a father, grandfather, mentor, or other Christian role model who has influenced your life. You may also find an opportunity to invite someone you love to join you in worship and hear again the promises God gives us in Christ.

We thank God for the fathers, grandfathers, and mentors who reflect the love of our Heavenly Father in their words and example.

04/05/2026

A blessed Easter to all! Christ is risen, He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Happy Easter! He is risen! On this glorious morning, we pray to our Savior King:

Lord Jesus, this is truly an extraordinary day! You have fulfilled your promise; you have conquered sin and death and the grave. Your empty tomb proves that you are God, your Word is true, and I too will rise one day. Teach me not to worry about the problems of this life. Calm my anxious soul with the reassurance that because you have conquered death itself, you will make all things work out for my good. Amen.

Excerpt from: “Meditations Daily Devotional®: March 1 2026 – May 30, 2026.”

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

Today we remember that our Savior died so we may live. We pray:

Lord Jesus, I cannot help but stare at the cross today as I recall your death and reflect on what it means. I am the one who deserved the pain and death you suffered there. Have mercy on my soul. Yet I also hear your cry, “It is finished!” You have kept the law perfectly in my place and have fulfilled every prophecy of Scripture. Your work is complete; there is nothing more that I must do. Your cross is beautiful. Thank you for the peace it brings to my soul. Amen.

Excerpt from: “Meditations Daily Devotional®: March 1 2026 – May 30, 2026.”