Building faithfulness to true Confessional Lutheranism and a clear voice of Christian concerns against actions and causes which mitigate against faithfulness to the One True Faith.
“Teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:20a)
January 16, 2012, We again have a top notch lineup of speakers who will bring you up-to-date on issues in the Synod. Among the speakers: the new President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana; the Second Vice President of the Synod; a member of the LCMS Board of Directors; professors from Concordia Theological Seminary, and much more. The day will include Bible study, devotions and lunch (if you register by the deadline!).
7:00 AM - Bible Study "How God Still Makes Disciples" - Rev. Charles Froh
8:00 AM - Devotions Rev. Dr. Rev. Dr. William Weinrich, Professor, Concordia Theological Seminary
8:20 AM - "For Better or for Worse: Seminaries, Theological Education and Pastoral Formation after Google" - President Lawrence Rast, Concordia Theological Seminary
9:35 AM - "Our Concordia System: The Dying of the Light or Light from Above?" - Rev. Kevin Vogts
10:40 AM - Synodical Issues and Update - Rev. Michael L. Kumm
11:30 PM - "Youth Ministry & the Disappearing Demographic. What’s Gone Wrong and How Can We Fix It?" - Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller
12:30 PMLunch Served in the Meeting Room
1:20 PM - Theology: the Real Issue of the Preus Era - Mr. Walter Dissen, Esq., & Mr. Scott Meyer, Esq.
3:15 PM - Office of the Ministry - Rev. Dr. John Wohlrabe
4:05 PM - Wrap-up: Questions and Answers
5:30 PM Dismissal
5:45 PM - LCA Annual Business Meeting (Paid Members Only)
To Register for the Conference: Lutheran Concerns Association Annual Conference - January 16, 2012 Please fill out the REGISTRATION FORM and send it to the address below:
I will attend the meeting:
______________________________
Name
______________________________
Address (Street)
______________________________
Address (City, State, ZIP)
______________________________
Phone Number
______________________________
Email Address
______________________________
LCMS District
Annual membership fee ($35) enclosed:_____.
2012 conference registration fee [for paid-up LCA members] ($40 if postmarked by 12/17/2011 $45 thereafter) enclosed:_____.
Non-member conference registration fee ($50 if postmarked by 12/17/2011 $55 thereafter) enclosed:_____.
Half day (morning or afternoon) registration fee is 50% less of above fee. If lunch is desired, add $10; must be postmarked by 12/17/2011. enclosed _____.
I will pay at the door:_____.
A free lunch will again be served early registrants who pay the applicable registration fee whether by 12/17/2011 or at the door.
SEMINARY STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF will have their registration fee waived, but to receive lunch at a cost of $5.00, the registration MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER than January 11, 2012.
Annual LCA Membership: $35 Make check payable to: LUTHERAN CONCERNS ASSOCIATION
Please fill out and send this registration form to:
Lutheran Concerns Association
1320 Hartford Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55116-1623
Hotel Information:
The conference will be held at Don Hall’s Guest House. The rates are $79.00 + taxes for a single; $89 + taxes for 2-4 per room. When making your reservation, mention that you are attending THE LUTHERAN CONCERNS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, CODE: GROUP #1151. To be guaranteed a room, reservations must be made by December 17, 2011. There is free airport shuttle service from the airport to Don Hall’s. At the time of check-in, coupons will be given for a free breakfast to each guest. The maximum of dinner coupons given to guests of two or more per room is a total of two dinner coupons per room. A free lunch will be served in the meeting room. Registration for the free lunch MUST BE POSTMARKED by December 17, 2011. You must make your own Guest House reservation.
Mark your calendar now for Summer 2013!
The National LC-MS Convention will be held in the summer of 2013.
