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September 2024

Dear Friends,

The only good thing about seeing Summer fade away is that we begin a new school year and classes resume. Every year I look forward with great anticipation to teaching the classes on our schedule and the opportunity to encounter new information and revisit old information in preparation to share that material with others. Again I am especially excited to be teaching Romans again as I have had the opportunity to use this book to teach confirmation students and have been absolutely awestruck by the pure majesty of it. Martin Luther wrote often on the profound effect this book had on his understanding of the faith and many church people throughout history have shared his enthusiasm for its deep influence upon their lives. One need only cite a few passages to see what caused their zeal for the book.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
(Rom. 1:16-17 KJV)

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: (Rom. 3:23-24 KJV)
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Rom. 5:1-2 KJV)

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Rom. 8:1-2 KJV)

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 8:37-39 KJV)

What wonderful things our God has to say and how marvelous it is to study them and understand the great love and grace our Father has shown us through His Son Jesus by His Word and Spirit. If this study is of interest to you, or any of our classes capture your attention, please feel free to join us as we mature in the understanding of these great and awesome things. May God richly bless you and thank you for all your support.

God’s Peace,
Jay Weidner

DONATIONS RECEIVED...

In memory of Don Kilpela
From Kirk Jr. & Carol Otto

In memory of Wesley Lampinen
From Kim & Sue-Ann Mickelson

In memory of Verna Hendrickson
From Arvo & Ritva Onermaa

FALL SEMESTER STARTING SOON

The following daily classes will begin on Wednesday, September 4th. The Monday night class at 7PM in Hancock will begin on September 9th. Classes can be taken in person or online through Zoom. For additional information or if you are interested in taking a class, contact the office at 906-482-3337 or email: cilseminary@ilseminary.com

History of Christianity in America (3 credits) – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9AM
A history of the spread of the church in the United States from its pilgrim beginnings to the present.

History of the Laestadian Movement and Apostolic Lutheranism (2 credits) – Tuesday, Thursday 9AM
An investigation of the origin and impact of the Laestadian movement both in its native Finland and in the United States.

Anthropology & Christology (2 credits) – Monday, Wednesday 9AM
An investigation of what it means to be human, especially in light of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Ministry to the Youth (1 credit) – Tuesday, 10AM
A study of philosophies and methodologies involved in working with youth.

Joshua (1 credit) – Thursday, 10AM
A study of the Book of Joshua considering its historical and spiritual significance and its practical application in the contemporary world. The course is based on determining and evaluating the significant acts of God in this book.

Romans (2 credits) – Monday, Wednesday 11AM
Exegesis and interpretation of portions of the epistle emphasizing its doctrinal content and theology.

Samuel, Kings & Chronicles (2 credits) – Tuesday, Thursday 11AM
A comparative study of the history of the nation of Israel as recorded in these accounts.

Corinthian Epistles (2 credits) – Friday, 10AM
An exegetical study of Apostle Paul’s letters to the congregation in Corinth.

New Testament Greek (6 prerequisite credits) – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1PM
A course in the rudiments of the language of the New Testament.

Gospel of Matthew (Monday night class-2 credits) – Monday, 7PM
An analysis of the gospel of Matthew in the light of its similarity to Mark and Luke. Also, questions concerning the roots and priority of the Synoptic Gospels.




ATTENTION: SUPPORTERS
THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SEMINARY.


CHOICE DOLLARS DETAILS: Eligible clients with membership can recommend where Thrivent distributes some of its charitable grant funds. These recommendations are shared by directing Choice Dollars to enrolled nonprofit organizations, including churches.

Eligibility requirements: To be eligible to direct Choice Dollars as part of Thrivent Choice®, you must be a client with benefit membership. Individual eligibility is also based on at least one of the following:
• Having $750 or more in annual billed premiums of qualifying life and health insurance products.
• Having $20,000 or more in contract value of qualifying life insurance and annuity products.
Eligibility is determined monthly and reevaluated on an annual basis.
Minimum and maximum Choice Dollars designations: Eligible clients will be designated a minimum of 25 Choice Dollars and a maximum of 5,000 Choice Dollars per eligibility period (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31).
Choice Dollars expiration date: Choice Dollars designated during the calendar year can be directed until March 31 of the following year.

For more information about Choice Dollars, visit http://www.Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 or contact your local Thrivent Financial representative.

THRIVENT CHARITABLE IMPACT & INVESTINGTM

The Inter-Lutheran Seminary has established an Endowment Fund through Thrivent Charitable Impact & InvestingTM (formerly InFaith Community Foundation). All earnings of the endowment will be used for the seminary’s needs thereby ensuring the continued existence of this funding source. This is the preferred method used by many non-profit entities, especially ongoing religiously focused organizations such as seminaries. To learn more about this organization, go to www.thriventcharitable.com.

We would love to grow our endowment into a major source of ongoing seminary support. Although the seminary still needs the financial ongoing regular contributions of our supporters, please consider the endowment fund for your planned giving needs. For more additional information, please contact Kirk Otto, Jr. at (715) 821-8574 or Cheryl Hendrickson at
(906) 482-3337.

ANOTHER OPTION FOR GIVING – PayPal
Online giving is as easy as clicking the DONATE button on our website: https://ilseminary.org. Simply go to the How to Contribute tab and tap the yellow DONATE button to begin. There are options for credit and debit card donations and even the option to help the seminary cover the PayPal processing fee. (Note we are charged 1.99% + $.49/transaction fee). As always, we are thankful for your continued support!


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