"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