We will have a booth again at GERMAN FEST, which runs from July 25-27. Pastor Hougard will be the preacher this year for the German Fest service at 10:30 on July 27. Pastor Wangerin will be the liturgist. This year the service will be held at the Octoberfest stage, which is near the cultural tent. Admission is free on Sunday morning.

Pastor Hougard is considering doing another LUTHER TOUR in May 2026. It will probably be an 8-10 day tour, which would give time if you would like to visit other sites. Contact Pastor Hougard if you are interested.

Sign up sheets for this year EGG ROLL SALE are now in the narthex. Order forms and payment are due by August 8. The cost is $20/dozen or $2 each with all proceeds going to the Hmong women’s ministry.

 
The CHURCH PICNIC is Sunday, August 3rd. Picnic day begins with a combined English/Hmong WORSHIP service at 9:00 am (held inside the church). It is followed by the set-up and the church picnic from 11:00-3:00. There will be great FOOD, FUN, AND PRIZES for all. There are Sign Up Sheets in the narthex for different things that you can bring or different ways that you can help.

FOOD – This year we will be serving burgers, brats, and hot dogs. If you can help with the preparation, please contact Greg Wong. We are also asking our members to bring a dish to pass, such as a salad or dessert. We will have limited drinks available, but we are asking that you bring your own.

FUN – We will have a lot of fun things for kids, including a bouncy house and various games. For adults we will have White elephant bingo, Yahtzee, Cribbage, and Cornhole. Bring those “white elephants” for Bingo. Just like last year, we will have an open mic for you to share your singing talent.

PRIZES – We always have several door prizes and of course a lot of white elephants for the bingo. If you know of a business which might be willing to donate a prize, such as a gift certificate, please see me or the church office, and we will provide you with a letter to give to them.
We are looking forward to a great day. Some events will be in the lower level & others will be in the tent outside, so you can be wherever you feel most comfortable. Please bring your lawn chairs.

All of our services are streamed and recorded on YouTube. You can find them at: https://www.youtube.com/@Benediction-lcmsOrg

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel did a front page article on our ethnic ministries in its November 19, 2023 paper. It can be found here. 

 There are also several radio services that you can listen to each weekend. They are:

Saturday
Evangelische Andacht, Saturday at 4:30pm on WJYI 1340 AM or listen live on the website evangelischeandacht.org or use the tune-in app on your smart phone. (My German radio program with an English summary of my sermon.)

Sunday
The Lutheran Hour on WTMJ 620 AM at 6:30.
These programs are on Sunday on WJYI 1340 AM or listen live on the the tune-in app on your smartphone:
Lutheran Radio Church Service at 7:00
The Word Today at 7:45
St. Paul’s, West Allis at 8:00

A Fellowship of Christians, Grounded in the Scriptures
and Centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Pastor: pastor@benediction-lcms.org
Office: office@benediction-lcms.org

Check out Pastor Hougard's sermons for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation on the Pastor's tab,

Reformation 500 Themes

Aug 27, 2017 The Reformation Comes to Denmark
Sept 3, 2017 The Freedom of the Christian
Sept 10, 2017 Adiaphora - Matter on which the Bible Is Silent
Sept 17, 2017 the Two Kingdoms - Church and State
Sept 24, 2017 Vocation - The Priesthood of All Believers
Oct 1, 2017 Repentance - The Heartbeat of the Christian
Oct 8, 2017 God's Gift of Marriage
Oct 15, 2017 Anfechtung - Tribulation
Oct 22, 2017 The Power of God's Word
Oct 29, 2017 The Centrality of the Gospel