The Lutheran | June 2009 Issue

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	Cover story Christian Zionism It challenges our Lutheran commitments by Robert O. Smith
	Cover story Free resources Visit these Web sites for more information by Ann Hafften
	Cover story How do we respond? Although we live in hope that Jesus will return, God calls us to live in the here-and-now by Robert O. Smith
	Cover story Key terms From "Apocalyptic" to "Zionism" by Robert O. Smith
Features
	Features 'I take thee, Zion ...' Like a finely tuned marriage, these congregations have survived the years many years by Julie B. Sevig
	Features Balancing studies and sports At Wartburg College, faculty mentors support student-athletes by Karris Golden
	Features Breaking bread together Consider new and old Christian responses amid hunger by Janet M. Corpus
	Features Following in Paul's urban footsteps Paul knew how to get around in all the major metropolitian cities by Gary Dreier
	Features Reflections on Paul at 2,000 Celebration year yields ecumenical progress by Karl P. Donfried
	Features Sweet change Congregation grows by drawing Sunday evening toe-tappers by Sharon L. Esterly
	Features This is the church the people built In Lisbon, Iowa, Seeds of Faith Lutheran is finally getting walls by Lorraine Jordan
	Features Uganda: A horizon of hope Lutherans help displaced Ugandans to reclaim their communities by Nikki Massie
	Features Under the canopy of grace We call to God when we pray with the psalms by Mary C. Earle
	Features Yes, there will be snacks In Wausau, Wis., Senior Luther League hasn't changed much by Julie B. Sevig
Pass the faith
	Pass the faith Attendance angst 'I don't want to go to church' by Diana Dworin
	Pass the faith Now what? There's a Sunday school bully A child in my son's class is disruptive and bullies other students. What can I do? by Diana Dworin
Faces
	Faces Mission in the heavens Rocket scientist finds grounding in church by Merrie Sue Holtan
	Faces On the line Tennis umpires rule with fairness, integrity by Jeff Favre
Youngchurch
	Youngchurch Reaching out to Uganda Children from a Colorado congregation know what it means to reach out.
	Youngchurch We challenge you ... Wisconsin children collect 5,000 food items; Georgia confirmation classes stuff bears for patients

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Our faith: Read with Luther, literally by Steed Davidson Presiding bishop: Seizing an opportunity by Mark S. Hanson Editor: Listen and learn by Daniel J. Lehmann		Between us: Hollis Johnson's Pentecost by Walter Wangerin Jr. My view: Fragile relationships by Paul Schreck

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'De-baptism' forms a hit 'Faith in Flux' report: Why did they leave? 'Lost' painting gets museum home 'Nothing in particular' 'Standing on the word' 2 rooms for Settlement House All 'a-twitter' about the Bible Blue hearts beat Catholic attendance down Celebrating Scandanavian heritage Columbine, 10 years later Congregation is a winner Dodging one for hunger Economy affects global mission Ecuadorians sign pact ELCA chaplain at Guantanamo ELCA help after earthquake Four goals for faith-based office Garden of Peace & Plenty Hanson meets with King Abdullah Jewish seminaries struggle too Keep it simple Kenya: Planting peace LIRS head to step down Lutheran lens on TBN Madagascar struggle Maine coffee tragedy continues Michelle Obama gives LVC nod Mosaic by members New Episcopal seminary president No date for second coming No religion requirement No sheep stealing Overwhelmed by immigration Prayer after New York shooting Presbyterians retain rule for gay clergy Quote: Peter Rogness Run2Feed Samson scores on 'Hebrew Idol' Seafarers in the spotlight Senior living goes 'smart' Some donors keep on giving Teach kids to share The 'tree-planting business' Virtue & Christianity		Best this month: Global Spirit TV series examines the spiritual beliefs that animate our actions Best this month: Wayfaring: A Gospel Journey in Everyday Life Silf invites readers to an adventure of faith and prayer Best this month: Wendy and Lucy Themes of poverty and resourcefulness run through this film Higher education: Rooney wins Letters: Serving seniors and youth Not either/or for congregations Light Side: Pastor goofs Reflection: Food for life Jesus calls us to give this, for love Synod assemblies: Synod assemblies begin E-newsletter: Anne Frank, at 80 E-newsletter: History reveals Luther's apocalyptic hope E-newsletter: Old vet, new war E-newsletter: Thirty years and 250 teens E-newsletter: Walking with Paul in Athens

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