September 1 is the official beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. We are looking forward to seeing both former and new students this semester. We praise God for all that he has done for us and we pray that he blesses you all in your study of his Word over the next few months, as you bring the light of his salvation out into the world as his ambassadors and children.
Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there. They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.” Genesis 11:1-4 The people seeking to build this tower had ...
Our opening service will be held on Saturday, August 30th at 7:00PM on the fourth floor at ALS. The opening service marks the 21st year of ALS’s existence and the official beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. All students, alumni, and friends of ALS are welcome to join us in celebrating yet again the grace and mercy that our Savior has showered upon us.
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17 You just discovered the perfect little place to relax. It is quiet. It is beautiful. No one seems to know about it. Here’s the dilemma: Do you share this information with others, or do you keep it to yourself? Sometimes, we like to keep information like this to ourselves. We are afraid that if too many people ...
We are excited to announce that ALS is now offering a new certificate level program! The program uses a method that is designed to help Christians to learn the teachings of the Bible, while also gaining the skills necessary to share the truth with others. Each course is 4 weeks long, is free and held online.The class is open to any English speakers and native speakers of Mandarin who would like to grow in their faith in order to help others know Christ. If you’d like to sign up, please visit tellnetwork.org (for English) or tellmandarin.org ...
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. Revelation 7:9 When you think of heaven, who do you see there? Is it full of grandmas and grandpas walking down golden streets? Are there white hair harpists floating on clouds everywhere? Are there angelic choirs singing God’s praise from on high? Sometimes, cartoons paint our ideas of heaven more than ...
This year marks the 175th anniversary of WELS, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in the United States. Over 400 delegates gathered to hear reports, call leaders, and set the WELS long-range plan which will guide the work of WELS for the next 10 years. Dr. Bare addressed the group on the exciting topic of what God is doing in Asia. May God continue to bless the work of WELS!
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationship with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:3-5 How has your attitude been lately? Have you gotten short-tempered with your children, spouse, or employees? Have you been disrespectful to your parents, teachers, or boss? Have you been a little self-righteous and unconcerned about the people around you? How has your attitude been toward the people you run ...
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 1 Corinthians 13:8 We’ve all seen love fail. Marriages end. Friendships break. Families fall apart. Promises are broken. Hearts hurt. So, when the Bible says, “Love never fails,” it might sound more like a wish than a truth. But it is true—because it’s not talking about the kind of love the world knows. It’s talking about God’s love. Our love fails. Often. We lose patience. We say unkind things. ...
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 It’s easy to measure success by ...