December has arrived on WELSTech, and its got us talking about Bible study ideas for the upcoming new year. This episode also includes news from Hour of Code, Christmas concert schedules, a family stewardship devotion series, and an opportunity to help Michigan Lutheran Seminary enhance their YouTube options.

The interview & discussion:

In the Word – Principal Brad Gurgel from St Peter Lutheran School in St Peter, MN provides an update on their school and church Bible reading initiative which he first shared at this summer’s EdTechLead19 (presentation link). Alycia Cameron also updates us on the Berean Bible Challenge she is leading, and Martin and Sallie have additional ideas for Bible study as we approach a new year.

• Worship Helps
• Daily Devotion
• Through My Bible
• Write it Down Bible journaling
  • Facebook group
  • December verses
  • Names of Jesus verses for Advent journaling from Rachel Rosenow

News in tech:

Hour of Code – December 9-15

• Activities
• Register your event
• How to host
• Promote

WELS now:

• Christmas Concerts
  • Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (Live Stream)
    • Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 and 7:00 pm
  • Martin Luther College (Live Stream)
    • Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 pm
    • Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 pm
• Shop online with Northwestern Publishing House from their ‘Tis His Season catalog
  • Use coupon code FREETIDINGS at checkout to receive a free copy of Tidings of Comfort and Joy when you make a $50 or more purchase from the catalog

Picks of the week:

• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• WhatsApp

Ministry resource:

Christians Under Construction family stewardship devotion series

Community feedback:

• Templates for Teachers
• Help Michigan Lutheran Seminary get 1,000 YouTube subscribers

Featured video:

Check out Smart Dezign: Church Media Made Simple on YouTube, including this video on Making a $4 Dollar Store DIY Teleprompter

Next time:

Pastor Kurt Lueneburg and Adam Goede from the Christian Giving office share ideas for online giving.

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