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March 2024

Dear Friends,

42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is cthe Lord from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 1 Corinthians 15:42-29

Easter is celebrated a little early this year, coming on the last day of this month. We realize that with St. Paul, we celebrate the resurrection every day. According to Romans:

3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7 For he that is dead is sfreed from sin. 8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. 11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:3-11

Through Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection, we have been given the victory over sin, death and the devil. We live in full fellowship with Him who is risen from the dead through the Holy Spirit and we wait expectantly for the return of our Lord when the completed vision of His work will be revealed and the resurrection will be fully realized. Until that time, even in the midst of difficulty we rejoice knowing that our Redeemer lives and we live together with Him!

May all the joys of the blessed resurrection of our Lord be yours in this glorious season and may the peace of God, which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus! Thank you for blessing us with your prayers and support.

Happy Easter and God’s Peace!
Jay Weidner


DONATIONS RECEIVED....

In memory of Verna A. Hendrickson
From Neal & Cheryl Hendrickson
Larry & Evangeline Walters
Pastor Ernest Bylkas III, Joy & family
Jeanette Bender
Debra McCusker
Audrey Krutzig
Fayth Wolfe
Reuben & Anita Aho
Jimmy & Barb Maunu
Richard & Marilyn Howk
Faye Rautio

In memory of Vieno Marie Stalo
From Mary (Ojanen) Gustafson

In memory of Jack Hurula
From Brad & Bev Aho

In memory of Richard Lehto
From Health & Sherry Anderson

In memory of Rev. A. William Kyler
From Rev. Chad Kyler

In memory of Edward Puumala
From James & Laurene Mattinen

In memory of Dr. Albert Saari
From Roy Saari

In memory of David Paul Gustafson
From Mary (Ojanen) Gustafson

 

MEET OUR STUDENTS

The Seminary is very excited to announce the additional influx of students this semester. We have over 50 online participants for the Monday night class on Revelation as well as those that come in person. Praise God!

Full time students enrolled in our Pastoral program include returning students Caleb Maunu (Hancock, MI), Scott Seppala (Houghton, MI) and Michael Mattinen (Esko, MN). Other full-time students include Garrett Traffie (New Ipswich, NH) and newly enrolled Travis Fredrickson (Calumet, MI). Gwen Fredrickson (Calumet, MI) has started taking classes to obtain her Deaconess Certificate.

Part time students are Matthew Holmgren (Vancouver, WA), Ken Helmes (Finland), Bruce Ruotsala (New Ipswich, NH), Rev. Chad Kyler (West Falls, NY), Garrett Kandoll (Seguin, TX), Pastor Carl Lamppa (Aurora, MN), John Ryynanen (Hancock, MI) and Norma Nominelli (Hancock, MI).

Especially for the full-time students, trying to juggle school and make a living can be challenging. Recently the seminary has established a tuition matching funds program for students taking classes for credit and we ask for your participation if possible. Donations should be ear marked “student tuition program” and will then be used to match tuition payments received. As always, we appreciate your continued support.


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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