Category: News

There has been an overwhelming interest in joining one of the musical ensembles for the Sola 2009 Higher Things Conferences this summer. This is great news! If you are planning to sing only in the Conference Choir, nothing additional is needed from you. Just show up at the event.  However, if you are wanting to play in an ensemble or sing in the Liturgical Choir, audition instructions have been posted at http://higherthings.org/conferences/sola2009/music.html. Deadlines for electronic submission are June 16 for singers and June 17 for instrumentalists.

For more information check out the music page on the Sola website.

HT is pleased to announce the next set of Reflections for 2009 “Pentecost and the Trinity Season Part 1” are now available. Written by The Rev. Duane Bamsch, Pastor of Evangelists Lutheran Church in Kinsbury, TX, these Reflections point us to Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit as He delivers Christ’s gifts to us in the Word and Sacraments.

To download the Reflections booklet in a printable booklet format, click here.

Welcome to our new streamlined Front Page! As you can see, our Front Page is sporting a trim and sleek look, designed to make getting around simple and finding the information you want easy. You’ll notice at the top our very latest news with recent stories available to the right. Conveniently located in the center of the page, you’ll find access to our latest Reflection, Radio Show and Blog Posts. Scroll down to see our “Article Spotlight” and read the most recent topical article or sermon. As with the news, you can see a list of recent articles to read. Get the information you want, and all without even having to leave the main page! To access the new or article archives, just click the headings above the articles. You can also use the drop down menus which remain unchanged. Now the Front Page is your quick and easy one-stop spot for Daring to be Lutheran! Many thanks to those who provided feedback and, as always, to Stan Lemon, our Webmaster for making it all happen!

Enjoy!
Pastor Mark Buetow
HT Internet Service Exec.

Higher Things is pleased to offer Daily Reflections for the Easter Season! Hear the Good News daily that Christ is the victor over sin and death and that His victory won at Calvary and from the Easter Tomb is now yours through the holy means of grace in His church. This year’s Easter Reflections were written by Pastor Richard Zeile, Taylor, MI  and Pastor John Drosendahl, Goldsboro, NC. To download the Reflections in a printable booklet format, click here.

We are pleased to announce that we have recently added four new Christ on Campus Chapters, bringing the Christ on Campus Chapter network to thirty-six.

The newest Christ on Campus Chapters include:

• Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Greensboro, NC
  (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
• Immanuel Lutheran Church, Terre Haute, IN
  (Indiana State University & Rose Hulman Institute of Technology)
• West Portal Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA
  (San Francisco State University)
• Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsburg, KS
  (Pittsburg State University)

The interest in the Christ on Campus network and our Chapter program continues to grow daily. Click here to learn more about all our Christ on Campus chapters..

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

“Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517”

It’s always wonderful to see one of our Christ on Campus Chapters highlighted, especially one that we at Higher Things have sought to help and encourage.

Congratulations to all our friends at First Lutheran Church in Boston for the great outreach they are doing at Harvard and the numerous opportunities that they have to do likewise at the many other colleges in the Boston area.

The article, “Creating a Lutheran Home at Harvard”, is found in the latest edition of the Lutheran Witness (Vol. 138, March, 2009, p.15ff).

We are proud of you guys and are thankful that the hard work of your congregation to care for the college students in your midst has been highlighted in this way by the Synod’s official periodical!

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

“Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517”

P.S. Click here to learn more about all our Christ on Campus chapters.

We are pleased to announce that SOLA-Grand Rapids is full! However, there is still an opportunity to participate in ta Higher Things Conference this summer. There are a limited number of spots available at SOLA-San Antonio. Registration for the San Antonio conference only will be extended until March 15, 2009 or until the conference fills. Hope to see you there! To Register for the San Antonio “Sola” Conference, click here.

Be sure to register your group before registration closes on March 1, 2009. Sola in Grand Rapids, MI at Calvin College is now more than two thirds full and Sola in San Antonio is close behind, and is more than half full. There is still room though, so if you haven’t registered your group yet for one of Higher Things two great summer conferences log onto our website and register your group today! After March 1, 2009 registration fees increase to $350.00 a person, so register today and take advantage of $335.00/person registrations. Remember, registration fees must be paid in full by March 1 to take advantage of this $15 savings per registrant. If you have any questions about our Sola 2009 conferences please contact Gina Pruis, the Conference Coordinator.