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Welcome to the South Wisconsin District website! Our mission in South Wisconsin is to "connect, resource, and equip God’s people for bold witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus."

Whether you are looking for specific information or merely surfing the web, we pray that you are blessed by your time with us on this site.

There are a couple of Scripture passages that I encourage you to think about as you read through the information on this website. They are passages that define who we are as Missouri Synod Lutherans:

  • 1 Peter 2:9, "You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."
  • Philippians 1:4-6, "In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
  • Jude 1:22-23, "Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them."

May our Lord bless you with his forgiveness and with opportunities for "bold witness to the Gospel!"

Rev. John C. Wille, President
South Wisconsin District—LCMS

 
May 6 live webcast of president's partnership breakfast  
More than 80 pastors gathered at the District office on Monday, May 6 from 8-10 a.m. for Rev. John Kieschnick's presentation from his book and ministry series, The Best is Yet to Come. For those not able to attend, the program was broadcast live on the internet. Check back for archive video of the event later this month.   Photo gallery
  

April e-news. The monthly "President's e-Newsletter" includes timely news about SWD missions and other ministries, board of directors highlights and financial information, pastors calls and vacancies and more. 

 
 Announcements
Update from Myanmar: LHM staff is safe
May 7, 2008— YANGON, Myanmar: Word has come in from Myanmar (formerly Burma) that the staff at Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM)-Myanmar is safe, following the devastating cyclone last weekend. Lutheran Hour Ministries area counselor for Asia, Gunya Na Thalang, received an e-mail from an LHM-Myanmar staff member on Tuesday, May 6.
 
The message read, "Praise the Lord! The LHM-Myanmar director and her family are safe. Our houses are fine. Most houses around here are severely damaged. The LHM office is now closed for one week." She added that they are still trying to get in touch with others in the community.
 
Catholics and Lutherans unite for Milwaukee area marrow donor registration drive
Members of the community are needed to help save lives. A special marrow donor registration and blood drive will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1127 S. 35th Street in Milwaukee. Leadership from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will join with leaders from Milwaukee’s Catholic Archdiocese to hold a special blessing ceremony upon those who attend the drive. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Rev. Martin Dr. Bangert (English District vice president ) has cancer and will share his personal story.  Flyer
 
 
2008 Spring cleaning giveaway
Hurry! Many items must go! It's spring cleaning time and District office staff are clearing up clutter. That's good news if you or your ministry are in need of what we don't have room to store any longer. Items range from tables to VCRs. First come, first haul away. Click here for a current list of available items. Please call (414) 464-8100 or e-mail swd@swd.lcms.org to request an item or get more information. Pickup between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 8100 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee.
 
 
"Fun in the sun": Not your typical spring break

When you think of college students in Mexico on spring break what images come to mind? You probably picture students having fun and soaking up the sun on the beach. Well a group of eight college students, two recent graduates and two staff people from Madison’s Calvary Chapel campus ministry went to Mexico for spring break. It was anything but a typical vacation. We went on a mission trip to Saltillo, Mexico. The purpose of the trip was to help one of the local churches with some painting and VBS. (Click the read more link for a photo gallery.)
 Around the District: Church and school news
Menomonee Falls church offers free school tuition


Rev. Tim Lamkin at Zion, Menomonee Falls, where free tuition to nonmembers is being offered to increase school enrollment and fulfill the church's mission.
"[I]n an effort to stem a steady decline in enrollment and to fulfill what they see as a primary mission of their church, [Menomonee Falls]church members overwhelmingly voted this month to let families send their children to Zion Lutheran School for free whether they are members of the church or not.

"'We wanted to do something to stimulate some enthusiasm and excitement for enrollment,' said Zion Pastor Tim Lamkin, who took over leadership of the 500-member church last summer. 'We're stepping out in faith. It's part of our mission and our ministry'" (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel).  Read more  

 
  

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