Archives for October 16, 2023

In this devotion, Phil Larson ’83 M.Div. writes that you may be unaware that God is using your life for the good of God’s people and to spread the gracious kingdom of Jesus Christ. Read today’s God Pause.

Our election last week left us with two empty degree type representative seats on the student council:

• Distributed Learning MDiv Senior 
• Distributed Learning MA CYF/LIM/CM/Lutheran Ministries Program

In order to fill these vacant positions, the student council handbook states that we will run a secondary election. If these positions remain vacant after the secondary election the officers of the student council shall evaluate if another election will be held, or the seat will remain vacant for the remainder of the term/year. 

Nominations for these two positions are open now.

Nominations will close on Monday, October 16, at 3 p.m. CT and elections will open Tuesday, October 17, at 8 a.m. CT and close Thursday, October 19, at noon CT.

Please reach out to the election commissioners if you have any questions regarding the vacant seats or special election. 

Sincerely, 

Rachel Wyffels and Sarah Yotter
Fall 2023 Election Commissioners

“Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! thus, let  us drink beer!”

A fantastic spring study trip to Germany, the land of Martin Luther, is being planned for May 20-31, 2024 and will be led by Mark Tranvik, professor of Reformation history and theology at Luther Seminary. This will be an academic course for credit and the cost will depend on how many participate, costs will range from $2,300–2,800, not including airfare. The Reformation Research Center at Luther Seminary will help subsidize a portion of the travel costs for Luther students enrolled on this trip. If you are interested in participating or need more details please contact Mark Tranvik (mtranvik001@luthersem.edu) or Jody Nyenhuis (jnyenhuis001@luthersem.edu).

Are you curious about Luther Seminary internships? Even if you’ve just begun your seminary journey, it’s not too early to learn about internship requirements. The Contextual Learning team invites you to meet with us at our internship information sessions on Thursday, October 19, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. (Central Time), in person on campus in Olson Community Center (OCC) room 10. 

Last week’s Zoom session was recorded and we will share it via Luther Sem Facebook page, as well as in a future community announcement.

Do you play a brass instrument? Would you like to play it with others during a chapel service? Please let Pr. Jeni know at sempastor@luthersem.edu. We’re looking for 4-5 players for our Reformation Service on October 25.

Luther Seminary gear is available to purchase!

• Hoodies (Maroon or Grey) $35
• Crewneck (Maroon or Grey) $33
• T-shirts (Black or Maroon) $25
• Sweatpants (Maroon or Grey) $35
• 1/4 Zip Sweater (Grey) $44-$49
• Ladies Cardigan (Grey) $58-$62
• Vest (Black) $52-$55
• Luther Seminary Welcome Sticker $5

Available to preorder online through Sunday, October 22, on the Old Lutheran website.

The items will be printed and shipped to buyers directly in November.