Pastor Klaus Closes the Int'l LLL Convention with a Stirring Message
Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour, delivered an inspiring
message about the Light of Christ during The Lutheran Hour Rally July 28.
The rally was the closing event for the 90th international convention of the
International Lutheran Laymen's League.
"The Love of God, the living Light of God, goes into hearts of those who
believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, the Light," said Pastor Klaus.
"That is the message The Lutheran Hour has proclaimed for 77 years. It is
the message for this day. It is God's message of love which sent His Son to
be our Light."
Pastor Klaus told the story of a pioneering family in Minnesota in the
mid-1800s that was being destroyed by typhoid fever. The mother and father
had already buried the body of a loved one on their farm and it appeared
they would soon be burying their son, too. "The doctor told them, 'If we had
ice, we might save him but he'll be dead before we can get any from the
nearest ice house,'" said Pastor Klaus. "The boy's mother wandered out to
the farmyard whose darkness was matched by the dark dread in her mind. There
she prayed. If you had been there that night, you would have heard her pour
out her heart as she said, 'Lord, if You wish to take my son home, I will
place him into Your hands. Jesus is His Savior, and my boy will be all
right. But, if it be possible, I would keep him for a while. ...'"
Pastor Klaus continued, "Those who were there that night report although no
clouds were visible, as soon as the mother finished her prayer, they heard
thunder. In a few moments the heavens were black and rain began to fall. The
rain turned to sleet, and the sleet turned to hail ... they grabbed pitcher,
pail, and pot, scooped up the hail and packed it around the boy. To you who
doubt and question God's great grace, I will reply, 'It shows God cares, but
God's love is not limited to one pioneer family ... will you live in the
light or in the darkness?'"
Watch Key Convention Events on the Internet
Several convention events are now available for viewing online and for at
least the next 30 days. A webcast of the opening worship service, the
ministry presentations for LHM's U.S. Ministries, International Ministries,
and Ministry Advancement divisions, the special "Bringing Christ to the
Nations" event, and The Lutheran Hour Rally are available for on-demand
viewing by visiting www.lhm.org/convention.
A webcast uses the Internet to broadcast live or delayed video and audio
transmissions, much like traditional television broadcasts, but at a
significantly reduced cost to Lutheran Hour Ministries. Except for computer
equipment and an Internet connection, there are no costs to the viewer,
although you may need a high-speed cable modem or a DSL phone connection for
best results.
Lutheran Hour Ministries is a Christian outreach ministry supporting
churches worldwide in its mission of Bringing Christ to the Nations-and the
Nations to the Church. It is also a volunteer movement more than 100,000
people strong. LHM produces Christian radio and TV programming for
broadcast, as well as Internet and print communications, dramas, music, and
outreach materials, to reach the unchurched in more than 40 countries. LHM's
flagship program, The Lutheran Hour, is the world's longest-running
Christian outreach radio program. It airs weekly on more than 800 stations.