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CTSFW President Jon Bruss (right) attended a conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario, October 19–21. CLTS was founded in 1976 as a daughter seminary of CTSFW. President Bruss is pictured here with fellow presidents of seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church–Canada: President Thomas Egger of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri; President Jonathan Kraemer of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, Alberta; and President Thomas Winger of CLTS. #ctsfw

An excerpt from the Psalm Reading for the coming Sunday: May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” (Psalm 70:4) Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Psalm 70. Read the entire reading: bit.ly/4jmuTxQ. One-Year Lectionary Reading: Psalm 111. #ctsfw

This Sunday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m., join Good Shepherd Institute Conference attendees in Kramer Chapel or via livestream for Choral Vespers led by the Seminary Schola Cantorum. This event is free and open to the public. For more information and a livestream link, visit bit.ly/4zpmMG9. #ctsfw

Last Friday, CTSFW families gathered for trunk-or-treat in the Sihler Auditorium parking lot in a family-friendly start to this year’s Reformation party. #ctsfw

Join us Sunday, November 8, in Kramer Chapel for a 4:30 p.m. organ recital performed by Dr. Kola Owolabi, professor of organ at the University of Notre Dame. For more information, visit bit.ly/4itIAsZ. #ctsfw

An excerpt from the First Reading for the coming Sunday: But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. (Amos 5:24) Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Amos 5:18–24. Read the entire reading: bit.ly/4hyFq6S. One-Year Lectionary Reading: Proverbs 8:11–22. #ctsfw

”The real value of this confession is the interplay between theology and reality that formed it while in the crucible of Christian persecution.” Read more of Rev. James Gier’s thoughts on “The Madgeburg Confession with Historical Introduction and Annotations,” translated by Christian Preus, at bit.ly/4ySqrvV. #LutheranTheology #BookReview

Happy Reformation Day! “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:23–24). #ctsfw

For a few minutes after a rainstorm yesterday, we had a double rainbow over Kramer Chapel—a wonderful reminder of God's faithfulness. #ctsfw

An excerpt from the Gospel Reading for the coming Sunday: The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23:11–12) Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Matthew 23:1–12. Read the entire reading: bit.ly/3VdHUQp. One-Year Lectionary Reading: Matthew 18:21–35. #ctsfw

Visit the CTSFW Bookstore on December 5 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. for our first Fort Wayne Community Shopping Day! Browse Concordia Publishing House bestsellers, Christian children’s books, Christmas books and cards, Bibles and devotionals, and more. Admission will lead campus tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and visitors can enjoy refreshments and enter to win a free book courtesy of Advancement. For more information about the Bookstore, visit bookstore.ctsfw.edu. #ctsfw

It’s starting to look and feel like fall in Fort Wayne! “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

An excerpt from the Epistle Reading for the coming Sunday: Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. (1 Thessalonians 4:1) Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12. Read the entire reading: bit.ly/4jo2iIr. One-Year Lectionary Reading: Philippians 1:3–11. #ctsfw

What are good works? And what do they have to do with our relationship with God? As we approach Reformation Day, we encourage you to listen to a 2013 Bible study led by Dr. Carl Fickenscher, professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, on KFUO’s “The Bible Study.” Listen now at bit.ly/3Uxaf4d. #ctsfw

Our priority application deadline for 2027–28 is this Saturday, October 31! If you’re considering studying to be a pastor or a deaconess, apply today at ctsfw.edu/apply. Questions? Get in touch with your admission counselor. #ctsfw

An excerpt from the Psalm Reading for the coming Sunday: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. (Psalm 43:5) Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Psalm 43. Read the entire reading: bit.ly/4j7RUor. One-Year Lectionary Reading: Psalm 116:12–19. #ctsfw

Time is running short to register for the Good Shepherd Institute Conference! Join us as we discuss “Our Living Heritage,” remembering the 19th- and 20th-century Lutheran musicians who raised the bar for parish music and music education. For details and to register, visit ctsfw.edu/GSI. #ctsfw

An excerpt from the First Reading for the coming Sunday: But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin. (Micah 3:8) Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Micah 3:5–12. Read the entire reading: bit.ly/4rAprcX. One-Year Lectionary Reading: Micah 6:6–8. #ctsfw

Thank you, deaconesses, directors of Family Life Ministry, directors of Christian outreach, and directors of Church Ministries! We thank God for the dedicated men and women who serve the church and world in these roles. #ctsfw

Coming soon! Rev. James Gier says that “The Magdeburg Confession with Historical Introduction and Annotations,” translated by Christian Preus, is “short in length, but it is not short on conviction or cause.” Read the full review November 1. #LutheranTheology #BookReview