Arizona-California District news
Arizona-California District news
The Springs Lutheran Church, Spanish Springs, Nev., held its first Sunday worship service on April 5. Located in a growing area outside of Reno, this home mission congregation was established as a partnership between Shepherd of the Mountains, an established WELS congregation in Reno, and WELS Board for Home Missions. Rev. Steve Hillmer, pastor at The Springs since July 2008, reports that 83 people attended Sunday’s service, 45 of whom were visitors from the community.
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Bible translation revision
Have you heard that the publishers of the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible have updated the translation? A Translation Evaluation Committee has been established to study and examine this new translation, along with other English language translations. The committee has compiled essays, information, and studies on the topic.
Partnering together
Home Missions partners with Church Extension Fund to build worship facilities for mission congregations. Learn about two congregations that recently dedicated new buildings.
> Shepherd of the Bay, Lusby, Md.
> Amazing Grace, Myrtle Beach, S.C
