Lutheran Woman Today
The magazine of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Lutheran Woman Today, the magazine of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, offers stories that inform, challenge, comfort, and encourage. Our award-winning Bible study brings together women of all ages and ways of life to explore God's word. Regular columns on prayer, health, the church calendar, and useful resources supplement the Bible study and faith-in-action articles.
This week's featured article
Grace Embodied
by David Dalton
The Hillyard neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, has long been a working-class community. But it began to decline in the early 1980s with the closing of rail yards that had been a major employer in the community for nearly a century. The closing of a nearby aluminum plant in 2000 resulted in a further loss of good-paying jobs that have not been replaced. While Hillyard has one of the lowest per-capita income levels in Spokane and in the state of Washington, it also has a thriving historic district and continues to welcome immigrants from around the world. And it has St. Peter Lutheran Church, a presence and an anchor in the community since 1911. With 303 members and an average worship attendance of 40, this congregation is, according to its pastor more
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2008-2009 Fall Bible Study
The nine-month Bible study, "The Hidden Hand of God Wisdom Stories from Ruth, Daniel, and Esther" is written by Rev. Gwen Sayler and Rev. Ann Fritschel. The promotional brochure will give you a brief highlight of monthly themes, and summary of the 2008-2009 Bible study. |
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