Lutheran Witness: June/July 2009

In many ways, this is a “family” issue. Our cover story focuses on fathers and sons. A second story highlights a strong sense of family and vocation in the vineyards of California, while a third uncovers a bit of “family” history as it pertains to our Synod and its early years. In our final feature, Rebekah Curtis, a mother of four, offers suggestions for helping families with children attend worship. Our theme extends to several of our regular departments also, as well as to our online offerings. This is also our annual combined issue. We hope you find it enjoyable and informative, and we will “see you again in August.”

From the President: Challenges, Opportunities and Our Father’s Love

From the Editor: To the Reader

Features:

Fathers and Sons — John W. Oberdeck

My Father’s Vineyard —Gretchen Roberts

Uncovering History— Kim Plummer Krull

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna! — Rebekah Curtis

Departments:

Lifeline

Letters

Notices

Q & A

Family Counselor

Shedding Some Light

Searching Scripture

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