FOUNDATION FOUNDATION After a schism, believers gathered to form a new organization which was named the Association of American Laestadian Congregations. Initial efforts were to meet needs of God’s children: to arrange services, create a publication and Sunday school teaching materials. Read the first issue of The Voice of Zion. (Jan/Feb 1974) 1974_PUB_VZ_Vol1 .pdf Download PDF • 2.03MB Subscribe to The Voice of Zion. LLC History 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s LLC Music History More

< Back Confirmation Day 7: Mission Work: Go Ye Therefore and Teach All Nations Day 7, Lesson 2: Luther and the Reformation (Video) Objective Understand the main reason for the Reformation Learning Outcome Name two results of the Reformation that are still in practice for believers Confirmation Exercise Questions Booklet Song: Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice, / With exultation springing, / And with united heart and voice / And holy rapture singing, / Proclaim the wonders God hath done, / How His right arm the vict’ry won; / Right dearly it hath cost Him. (SHZ 272 v.1) Booklet Text: For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.(Romans 1:17) Reference Material SCRIPTURE Check the video for scripture references CURRICULUM Lesson 5.1 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS Most significant contributions are doctrine, the Catechism, and the songbook The Word of God is Christian faith and life’s highest guide The video discusses the following points: Lutheran theology Scripture alone – vs. tradition Man is saved by faith alone – vs. works Grace alone – vs. human merit Priesthood of the believers The Small Catechism was written by Luther Three songs from our SHZ hymnal are mentioned in the video Luther is attributed to over 20 songs in our SHZ hymnal RESOURCES Note: The video link is to a OneDrive shared folder. The video can be downloaded from this folder. It is the first of the four videos. Introduction to Luther and the Reformation video, Dan Wuollet, 2017 VZ: Reformation 500 Articles, each issue, Jan. to Dec. 2017 ; The Bible-Christian Faith’s Highest Authority and Guide, VZ May 2017 ; Luther on Marriage, VZ June/July 2017 ; Mikael Agricola, Finnish Reformer, VZ Aug 2017 ; Luther Experienced Loss of Loved Ones, VZ Oct 2017; Luther, the Musician, VZ Nov 2017; Reformation 500 Bible Camp—Stony Lake, VZ Jan 2018 ; Christian Freedom, VZ Feb 2018 ; We Partake of Holy Communion in Remembrance of Jesus, VZ Mar 2018 Ref 500 Project: LLC Files – all articles, presentations, music and videos covered in 2017 Additional Reference Material SCRIPTURE Check the video for scripture references CURRICULUM Lesson 5.1 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS Most significant contributions are doctrine, the Catechism, and the songbook The Word of God is Christian faith and life’s highest guide The video discusses the following points: Lutheran theology Scripture alone – vs. tradition Man is saved by faith alone – vs. works Grace alone – vs. human merit Priesthood of the believers The Small Catechism was written by Luther Three songs from our SHZ hymnal are mentioned in the video Luther is attributed to over 20 songs in our SHZ hymnal RESOURCES Note: The video link is to a OneDrive shared folder. The video can be downloaded from this folder. It is the first of the four videos. Introduction to Luther and the Reformation video, Dan Wuollet, 2017 VZ: Reformation 500 Articles, each issue, Jan. to Dec. 2017 ; The Bible-Christian Faith’s Highest Authority and Guide, VZ May 2017 ; Luther on Marriage, VZ June/July 2017 ; Mikael Agricola, Finnish Reformer, VZ Aug 2017 ; Luther Experienced Loss of Loved Ones, VZ Oct 2017; Luther, the Musician, VZ Nov 2017; Reformation 500 Bible Camp—Stony Lake, VZ Jan 2018 ; Christian Freedom, VZ Feb 2018 ; We Partake of Holy Communion in Remembrance of Jesus, VZ Mar 2018 Ref 500 Project: LLC Files – all articles, presentations, music and videos covered in 2017 Previous Next

< Back December 21, 2024 Click the audio link below to hear a rendition of the song Bethlehem. To view the music and words of the song, click the link. Bethlehem Bethlehem Previous

Bus Information Bus transportation is arranged from Southern Minnesota to Youth Camps and Pre-Confirmation Camps at Stony Lake Camp and to Pre-Confirmation Camps at HLC. Busing is also arranged for LLC Confirmation schools. Stony Lake Camp Bus Schedule There will only be one pick-up spot for Stony Lake Youth Camps. PICK UP STOP: Bus departs Monticello Church @ 9:30 a.m. Campers should be at the Monticello Church by 9:15 a.m. Bus returns to the Monticello Church about 3:15 p.m. on return date. Brainerd campers catch the bus at Travel Center, Motley. Bus Fee: Stony Lake Camp: $45 Hasscib Lake Camp: $150 Monticello Church Address: 1890 Co Rd 39 NE, Monticello, MN 2026 Camp Bus Schedule Bus Chaperone Sign-up

< Back Confirmation Day 7: Mission Work: Go Ye Therefore and Teach All Nations Day 7, Lesson 4: Mission Work, Spreading the Gospel Objective God commands that we go into the world to preach the message of Christ to everyone; God leads and guides the work Learning Outcome Give examples of how God has spread His word throughout the world. Confirmation Exercise Questions #12. How does the work of Christ continue in the world today? Through the work of the Holy Spirit in His congregation. Reference Material Booklet Song: When Jesus was trav’ling among us / He freely extended His grace. / He still offers hope and forgiveness: / “I want to rekindle your faith.” / He sent forth His spirit in us to abide / And gave us the duty to feed and to guide: / “Go, therefore, and teach in each nation and place / My word of salvation and grace. (SHZ 184 v.2) Booklet Text: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.(Matthew 28:19,20) Additional Reference Material SCRIPTURE Prov. 14:34; Jer. 29:7; Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Tim. 2:1,2; 1 Pet. 2:13-15; I Kings 3:7-9; Ps. 5:8; 17:5; 143:8, 10; Prov. 1:7; 11: 10,11; 29:8; Eccl. 9:18; Matt. 5:13-16; Gen. 39:1-9; Ps. 23; 34:7-10,15,17; 84:11; Prov. 1:33; 2:21,22; Nah. 1:7; Mark 16:18; Luke: 10:19; John 16:33; 2 Cor. 4:16-18; Gen. 1:27; Acts 10:28; 17:26-28; Gal. 3:28; Job 31:13-15; Ps. 33:13-15,18,19; Matt. 5:13-16; Heb. 12:14; Rom. 12:18-21; Acts 17:26, 27; Prov. 14:34; Ezek. 18:32; 1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9; Ps. 34:14; Matt. 5:9; Acts 1:1-8; Acts 3; Acts 8:26-40 CURRICULUM Lessons 6.5, 6.6, 9.2 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS God wishes to fulfill His will in the various situations of societal life. Student will learn to ask for and seek God's will in various issues of societal life. God wishes that we confess faith in word and deed in different situations of societal life and thus confess their Lord. Christ's promises to be with His own every day, everywhere, also in societal life. God's creation people are equal, but at the same time different and unique. Student will try to develop his/her own and the group's attitude toward acceptance of other groups and cooperation with them without departing from the teachings of God's Holy Word. Student will learn to find methods for diminishing tension between groups, understanding here also the significance of asking and granting forgiveness. Student will learn to value his/her own national heritage as a gift of God, but at the same time relate positively to other nations. Mission work today is very much like the events recorded in the book of The Acts. Mission work happens in God’s, not man’s time, and He reveals where and when it happens. RESOURCES By Faith 36; I Found God’s Kingdom, SRK/LLC Book, a collection of believer’s stories LLC Website:Neither Jew or Greek, B. Johnson, Winter Services, 2008 Previous Next

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< Back Confirmation Day 4: The Holy Spirit, The Spirit of God Day 4, Lesson 5: Heaven, Our Goal Objective Heaven is the believer’s destination; We already own Heaven by faith Learning Outcome Explain the purpose of believing and how to reach our goal. Confirmation Exercise Questions None Reference Material Booklet Song: I walk to heaven all the way; / Dear friend, await the morrow. / We soon shall find release for aye / From all our sin and sorrow. / We soon shall see the Son! / To heaven now press on. / Soon God shall wipe away our tears away. / We walk to heaven all the way. (SHZ 585 v.6) Booklet Text: “I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2) Additional Reference Material SCRIPTURE Luke 16:22-26; Rev. 22:3-5; Isa. 64:4; John 14: 1-4 CURRICULUM Lesson 9.16 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS None RESOURCES The Treasure Hidden in a Field, J. Uljas, pages 123-126; Heaven, J. Moll, LLC Summer Services Youth Presentation, 2010 VZ: A Vision of Heaven, A. Loukusa, Oct. 1975, page 148; To the Shore of the Sea of Heaven, Poem by N. Rauhala, Nov. 1983, page 245; The Kingdom of Heaven, J. Frantti, Oct. 1985, page 217; The Teaching of the Kingdom of Heaven, S. Kautto, Aug, 1993, p 12; Previous Next

< Back Confirmation Day 7: Mission Work: Go Ye Therefore and Teach All Nations Day 7, Lesson 3: Laestadian Lutheran Church (LLC) Objective The mission and role of the LLC; Primary forms of work used by the LLC Learning Outcome Describe my calling as a believer within the Laestadian Lutheran Church. Confirmation Exercise Questions None Reference Material Booklet Song: Gracious Lord, You give to us / Duties in Your congregation; / May we take them all as gifts, / Gifts that You in love have given. / May we serve the congregation, / With respect, consideration. (SHZ 414 v.1) Booklet Text: And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. (Genesis 2:15) Additional Reference Material SCRIPTURE Gen. 2:15 CURRICULUM Lesson 5.3 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS All believers “are the Laestadian Lutheran Church (LLC)”. The LLC office supports the needs of the believers, as directed through the Annual Meeting each year. Congregation delegates represent their congregation members at this meeting. Student will understand why the Laestadian Lutheran Church was established. Student will understand the importance of financially supporting the work in God’s Kingdom RESOURCES Christian Doctrine 17 LLC Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Previous Next

< Back Confirmation Day 6: Caring For Faith Within the Congregation Day 6, Lesson 5: Music, "Sing, O People of the Lord" Objective Music is a gift from God, and a tool of the enemy of souls; Wholesome music helps to fight against temptation and sin Learning Outcome Give examples of music that please God and strengthen my faith. Confirmation Exercise Questions None Reference Material SCRIPTURE Gen. 4:21; Exod. 15:1,20,21; Jdg. 5:1; 1 Sam. 16:16-23; 1 Ch. 6:31,32; 15:16,22,27,28; 16:7,41,42; 23:5,27,30; 25:1,7,8 ; 2 Chr. 5:8,12,13; 7:6; 20:19-28; 29:25-28; Ps. 137:1-5; Ps. 147:7; 150:1-6; Ezra 3:10,11; Neh. 12:27-29; Amos 6:5; Mark 14:26; Ps. 33:1-3; 89:1; 92:1-3; Isa. 5:12; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Gal. 6: 7,8; 1 John 2:15-17 CURRICULUM Lessons 8.1, 8.2 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS Songs and hymns are important in the lives of God's children. Role of music in the worship service. Some music is unsuitable and other music suitable for a Christian. Student will recognize the power and effect of both the words and the music on the listener. Student will understand the benefits and proper use of music RESOURCES VZ: Music Matters*–The Role of Zion’s Music in Our Lives, B. Strand, Oct. 2001, Page 6 The Therapeutic Aspects of Music, B. Huhta, Nov. 2001, page 2 Planning Your Wedding Music, C. Simonson, June 2006, page 5 Several articles about Music, June 2008, Pages 8, 9 Opisto Students Thankful for Music Offerings at Jämsä, June 2009, page 8,9 LLC Website: Music: A Gift from God and a Tool of the Enemy, K. Waaraniemi, Summer Services Youth Presentation, 2009. NOTE: There is a series of “Music Matters” articles in all issues of 2001 VZ’s Additional Reference Material SCRIPTURE Gen. 4:21; Exod. 15:1,20,21; Jdg. 5:1; 1 Sam. 16:16-23; 1 Ch. 6:31,32; 15:16,22,27,28; 16:7,41,42; 23:5,27,30; 25:1,7,8 ; 2 Chr. 5:8,12,13; 7:6; 20:19-28; 29:25-28; Ps. 137:1-5; Ps. 147:7; 150:1-6; Ezra 3:10,11; Neh. 12:27-29; Amos 6:5; Mark 14:26; Ps. 33:1-3; 89:1; 92:1-3; Isa. 5:12; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Gal. 6: 7,8; 1 John 2:15-17 CURRICULUM Lessons 8.1, 8.2 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS Songs and hymns are important in the lives of God's children. Role of music in the worship service. Some music is unsuitable and other music suitable for a Christian. Student will recognize the power and effect of both the words and the music on the listener. Student will understand the benefits and proper use of music RESOURCES VZ: Music Matters*–The Role of Zion’s Music in Our Lives, B. Strand, Oct. 2001, Page 6 The Therapeutic Aspects of Music, B. Huhta, Nov. 2001, page 2 Planning Your Wedding Music, C. Simonson, June 2006, page 5 Several articles about Music, June 2008, Pages 8, 9 Opisto Students Thankful for Music Offerings at Jämsä, June 2009, page 8,9 LLC Website: Music: A Gift from God and a Tool of the Enemy, K. Waaraniemi, Summer Services Youth Presentation, 2009. NOTE: There is a series of “Music Matters” articles in all issues of 2001 VZ’s Previous Next