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Learn more about the road to Martin Luther College in the October WELS Connection.

St. Lucia is a small English-speaking nation in the Caribbean—an island where half the population is under age 21. What's the best way to reach young people with the gospel? Create a place where they feel welcome—a place where they can come together to hear and study God’s Word and enjoy fellowship with Christian friends from their neighborhood . . . and beyond.

For many high school students, deciding on a college and career may seem like an overwhelming task and they don’t know where to go. Many incoming freshman at Martin Luther College aren't quite sure if the full-time ministry is right for them. And that's okay, because Martin Luther College is the perfect place to discover God's direction for your life.

Learn more about our home mission in St. Lucia in the September WELS Connection.

Beth Thompson is the Program Coordinator for English Conversation Outreach Model Program at Gethsemane, Milwaukee, Wis. Beth talks about her background, thankfulness for all the volunteers, the students, and the blessings from this program.

During a roundtable discussion, our students describe the difficulties they face because they do not know English. They relate how the WELS Model Program at Gethsemane, Milwaukee, Wis., has helped them improve their lives.

Hear our students bravely read aloud their English compositions to a large audience on Visitors Night. Learn about their lives, challenges, and dreams for the future.

In Feb. 2004, the WELS Model English Language Outreach Program opened at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wis. Representatives from congregations and missions can receive training on how to set up volunteer-based adult outreach programs, starting with a few volunteers and teacher resource materials.