Seminary Guild Continues Its Mission “
ord, what would you have me do?” is the motto of the Seminary Guild. Our mission statement says “We serve God by communicating the needs and encouraging support of Concordia Theological Seminary, especially its students.” Our goals, objectives, and vision statement say “God’s grace enables us to pray, encourage men in our LCMS congregations for the ministry, support the seminary, and help provide for spiritual and physical needs.” Let’s reflect on the events that have been sponsored by the Guild since the last issue of For the Life of the World.
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November 11, Veteran’s Day, found us enjoying the Concordia Lutheran High School JROTC present the Colors. Colonel Russell Crumrine is in charge of the JROTC program at Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne. After the ladies repeated the Pledge of Allegiance to our country and the pledge of the cross, we sang patriotic hymns accompanied on the piano by Christ Lutheran Church organist, Sharon Gerig of Monroeville, Indiana. We then listened to Chaplain/Vicar Mark Sedwick, missionary-at-large for Fort Wayne Hispanics, speak to us about his experiences with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, last summer. Vicar Sedwick is assigned to Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Peace Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne.
On Tuesday, February 10, we conducted a business meeting in Luther Hall and enjoyed hearing guest speaker the Reverend John Dreyer speak to us concerning the Islam Ministry and how we can witness here at home. Refreshments were served.
On December 9, we enjoyed the Kantorei singing special music for Advent, and then we were shuttled to President and Mrs. Wenthe’s home for a great Christmas gathering with the President of the Guild serving the ladies tea.
On Tuesday, March 9, we took time to sew buttons and patches for students. Later we toured the Martin Luther Exhibit from Germany, which was on display in Luther Hall during the month of March.
Upcoming Events: On Tuesday, April 13, we will conduct a business meeting in Luther Hall with election and installation of officers. We also will host the April Shower for Christ’s Child Learning Corner (CCLC). Each year the ladies of the Guild provide needed toys, educational supplies, and other items for CCLC located on the seminary campus.
Affiliate Guild Registration
I Please contact me with more information.
I Yes, we are interested in becoming an Affiliate Guild. Please send more information to: I We have enclosed our yearly $25.00 check for our group to be an Affiliate Guild. Name: __________________________________________________________________ Organization: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
I I have enclosed my yearly $10.00 check to be an individual affiliate member.
I We are enclosing a donation payable to Concordia Theological Seminary Guild, Box 8, 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46825-4996.
I I have enclosed a check to support the renovation of the Commons area.
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