Grace observed Christian Education Sunday November 13. We were blessed to have representatives from Luther Preparatory School, Martin Luther College, and Bethany Lutheran College lead our worship in word and song. Professor John Schmidt (Martin Luther College) was guest preacher. The sermon text is 1 Peter 3:15 - There's Hope.  We heard about the hope that we have in our Lord Jesus Christ and that it is a hope that we can and should share.

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Our guests arrived Saturday afternoon for a time of fellowship, music practice and soup supper. They introduced themselves and shared about their schools. We joined together to hear several beautiful musical selections and finished with a hymn sing.

Four students from Bethany Lutheran College (Mankato, MN) provided music with vocal solo, violin and piano. They are Michael Harting, Elisabeth Urtel, Peter Krause, and Andrew Soule. These students also shared with the Sunday School classes.

Four students from Luther Preparatory School (Watertown, WI) formed the String Quartet. They are Michael Wilde (violin), Monica Rehberger (violin), Sarah Schulte (viola), and Regina Kim (cello).
Rev. Nathan Scharf, LPS Recruitment Director, presented to the adults and children. Erik Lund, sextaner at LPS, also joined the group to be home for a visit.

Two students from Martin Luther College (New Ulm, MN) joined in song and teaching. Erica  Babinec led the children's Sunday School and presented to the adults. Joseph Blum presented for the Youth Sunday School. Mission Advancement Director Jim Hahn spoke to the adult bible class. Rev. John Schmidt preached the sermon.

We thank all our brothers and sisters in faith for sharing their God-given gifts with us this weekend!

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