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The Office of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) and the Student Affairs team look forward to welcoming 12 incoming international students beginning their studies at Luther Seminary this month. This group of students represents the countries of India, Indonesia, Liberia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania. We’re seeking drivers to meet students at the airport and get them settled into Bockman Hall at the following times:

• Thursday, September 5 at 10 a.m. and midnight
• Friday, September 6 at 7 p.m.

Please let Chenar Howard know if you’re willing to assist in this way. As you meet these new colleagues on campus, please extend a warm welcome!

In this devotion, Steve Molin ‘75 M.A., ‘82 M.Div. prays to be filled with grace to share. Read today’s God Pause.

The Office of Academic Affairs is sad to announce Arlene Flancher will be moving on from her role as Project Coordinator and Counselor on the Admissions Team to take a new position at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Arlene has deeply impacted students through her work with Children, Youth, and Family Ministry, advising students in the Professional MA programs, working with the Stewardship Leaders program, and most recently in her work with the Admissions team. Arlene brought a unique set of capacities to her role. She loves spreadsheets almost as much as she loves equipping leaders. She is as gifted at tackling complex projects and leading international travel groups as she is telling little people about Jesus and helping leaders discern their callings. We will miss her and wish her well as she returns to congregational ministry. Please join us in celebrating Arlene on Monday, September 9 from 8:30–10 a.m. in Bockman Hall 116. Bagels and coffee will be served.

Terri Elton, Dean of Academic Affairs
Andy Root, Professor of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
Jessi LeClear Vachta, Director of Enrollment
Grace Pomroy, Director of Stewardship Leadership Program

In this devotion, Steve Molin ‘75 M.A., ‘82 M.Div., encourages us not to confuse what we do with who we are. Read today’s God Pause.

During the week of September 3-6, the Admissions Team will be working from home due to high-noise construction in the Olson Campus Center scheduled for the same week, but will plan to attend already-scheduled in-person meetings. Thank you for your patience as we navigate building construction. Questions? Email Jessi at jleclearvachta002@luthersem.edu.

In this devotion, O. Wayne Shelksohn ’81 M.Div. prays that the Holy triune God of creation, redemption, and wisdom will make us clean. Read today’s God Pause.