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    Jesus’ exaltation proves that his humiliation was worth it, because we’re worth it to him.

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    Illumine, Rock Hill, S.C., shows us the beauty of a mission congregation that has matured and been blessed to no longer need synod subsidy.

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    Jesus lived a life of perfect obedience, humbling himself by becoming a man and dying on a cross. Meditating on his humility will help us with our own.

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WELS Connection – March 2026

Illumine, Rock Hill, S.C., shows us the beauty of a mission congregation that has matured and been blessed to no longer need synod subsidy, which offers WELS Home Missions the opportunity to plant new churches.

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