Author: Gordon Govier

Oconomowoc — Despite an impassioned plea from a group of concerned neighbors, an overwhelming majority of Oconomowoc officials backed a church’s request to construct and install a bell tower and speaker system in a heavily residential area. On a 4-2 vote, the Oconomowoc Common Council on Tuesday, May 17, backed a previous recommendation from the city plan commission to move forward with the plans at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 145 E. Lisbon Road.

Religious services aren’t just good for your soul — they might be good for your health. A new study, released Monday in a journal published by the American Medical Association, says that those who attend church services more often actually have a better chance of staying alive in the long run.

Tom Lin, who has dedicated his entire career to campus ministries in the United States and overseas, has been named the new president of Madison-based InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. In August, the Taiwanese American will become the organization’s first non-white president.

Christ Centered Restoration during the Storms of Life In 2011 a group of passionate followers of Jesus determined to do something for the homeless children in the sun Prairie School District and their single moms. Inspired by the work of Open House Ministries in Vancouver, WA Shelter from the Storm Ministries was born.

Last week’s Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) Open House pointed out that while Madison is not of the same caliber as Wheaton or Colorado Springs, it is the home for a small but growing number of national Christian organizations. Another such organization is Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF).

MADISON, Wisconsin – May 2, 2016 –“That time in my life was very confusing. I had recently dropped out of college due to stress, anxiety and depression,” shared Amanda. “And then I found out I was pregnant…I just didn’t know what to do.”   Amanda and her boyfriend, Brandon, (names changed) came to Care Net feeling nervous, scared and “a little lost.” They were greeted by “open arms and smiling faces.”  

When Calvin DeWitt is home at his desk overlooking his beloved marsh along Lake Waubesa, he spends a great deal of time writing articles – pieces he does not seek, but is pleased to create. DeWitt is often invited by publications because of his poetic writing style and his years of experience in the field of Christian-based environmentalism. DeWitt, a member of the Christian Reformed Church, is sometimes referred to as the modern day father of Christian environmentalism.

After years of searching for the right fit in their careers, Ed and Carol Knapton, both Sun Prairie High School graduates, believe God helped them find this little piece of paradise. “Flowers are God’s art,” Knapton said. “We really believe that the Lord is calling us to do this work. Until he tells us otherwise, we are just going to keep doing it.” Although he puts a lot of faith in the Lord for the success of his business, the science is not far behind.

To the churches of Wisconsin and every believer therein: We want to invite you to join with other believers and congregations to participate in “Wake Up Wisconsin,” a 40-day period of seeking the Lord through prayer and fasting. This Wake Up Wisconsin, 40-day period is bookended between two statewide prayer events taking place on May 5 (National Day of Prayer) & June 15 (Decision America Tour). More information on these events can be found at the following links: National Day of Prayer WI Decision America WI “Wake Up Wisconsin” is calling believers to consecrate ourselves by setting aside one hour…

The Middleton-Cross Plains School District no longer wants responsibility for oversight of the controversial “Jesus Lunches” attended by its students. School officials plan to ask the city of Middleton to cancel the district’s lease of Fireman’s Park, effective immediately, so it can turn over regulation of the park located near Middleton High School to the city, district superintendent Don Johnson wrote Monday in an email to district staffers and parents.