Announcements

In this devotion, Karoline Lewis ’94 M.Div., Professor and Marbury E. Anderson Chair of Biblical Preaching, prays that, as we remember today how God freed the Israelites people, we too might be given the strength to trust in God’s promises to us. Read today’s God Pause.

Join our chapel staff for a text study today at 11:00 a.m. CT on Zoom (link in email), our last chapel gathering before Easter break.

Come experience one of the vibrant churches of the Global South—the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania—one of the fastest-growing and largest Lutheran church bodies in the world with 8.5 million members. Students will participate in a conference with ELCT pastors, learning from them about topics like evangelism, women’s leadership, poverty and the prosperity gospel, and church-sponsored development work. There will be much singing (and some dancing) involved. We will be based in the small city of Iringa, Tanzania, and will also stay in rural villages for a weekend. There will be time at the end of the trip for relaxation at a safari camp in Ruaha National Park and on the island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean. The cost will likely be around $4600, depending on the price of airline tickets. This cost includes airfare, lodging, transportation, and many meals. There is financial aid available through the St. Paul Area Synod of the ELCA for students under the age of 36—interested students should apply as soon as possible. This is a CD course but can also count as a Bible elective. Likely, other financial aid will be available for all students too. If you are interested in this trip, contact Kathryn Schifferdecker, kschiffer@luthersem.edu, by early May, as space is limited. Also note that the dates may change by a day on either end but will be set by early summer. The dates for the course as currently planned are January 16-31, 2027.

The Student Life Team of Lutheran Summer Music (LSM)—a month-long music academy for high school students taking place at Saint Olaf College from June 21-July 19—is hiring for a Health Assistant position. This position is ideal for a college nursing student who has completed at least one year of nursing curriculum. It also could be a great fit for a seminarian with a health background. Luther alum Karl Segletes ’25 M.Div. is serving as LSM’s Student Life Director and would be happy to answer questions about the program. Connect with him at ksegletes001@luthersem.edu. Full job description and application details are here online. Contact LSM dean and director of admissions MaryLynn Mennicke with inquiries: mmennicke@lutheransummermusic.org.

In this devotion, Sally Messner ’07 M.S.M. says that God chooses our reality of decay and dying, and in so doing redeems us. Read today’s God Pause.

Join the Luther Seminary community Monday, March 30 at 4:50 p.m. in OCC 10 for a viewing of Jesus Christ Superstar (1973). Please sign up for dinner before the end of today to be counted for the Mim’s Cafe order using this form.