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WELS President Mark Schroeder shares how Easter gives Christians real joy.

Did you know WELS has one of the biggest prison ministry programs in the country? Watch for the April WELS Connection to find out more.

This story actually starts in the Vietnam war . . . When the Hmong people of southeast Asia joined the Americans to fight communism. When the U.S. military withdrew, many Hmong people were left in a vulnerable situation . . . they were persecuted . . . tortured . . . killed. And so over the past few decades the United States has been bringing these refugees to America . . .

Watch for the March WELS Connection at your congregation to learn about cross-cultural outreach to America’s growing Hmong population.

U.S. military personnel face challenges that the rest of us can't even imagine. When they return, they need to re-establish ties to the community . . . and a church home. That's where WELS Special Ministries' military services committee can help.

It’s been more than a year since a powerful earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan. Yet, in the wake of that tragedy, there is hope. In the midst of grief, hearts are open to learn about our Savior. And by God’s grace we are able to provide materials in Japanese that helps to share the gospel.

Early childhood education is one of WELS fastest growing ministries. See how our educators are preparing to teach these young children.

Learn how congregations use English-as-a-second-language classes to reach out to local Hispanic communities right here in the United States.