WLC choir performs for WELS members in Europe
Filed Under: choir, European chaplaincy, Germany, WLC
On Sun., May 24, the college choir of Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC), Milwaukee, performed at Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern, Germany, for WELS members who are part of the European chaplaincy program. The performance was a "thank you" to the many U.S. soldiers who work at nearby Ramstein Air Base and a way to gain more community exposure for WELS' ministry in Europe.
The concert in Kaiserslautern was the final performance for the choir, which completed a 15-day European concert tour. Before the concert in Kaiserslautern, choir members split up into smaller groups to sing throughout the town and pass out flyers advertising the concert. The flyers also promoted WELS European chaplaincy.
WELS European chaplaincy, coordinated by WELS Special Ministries, serves members of the military and civilians. A full-time pastor, Rev. Joshua Martin, serves these WELS members, who are scattered throughout Europe. Each month Martin meets with these members for Bible study and worship in five different locations throughout England, Germany, and Switzerland. At each location, 15 to 20 members meet.
The Kaiserslautern concert provided WELS members in Europe, particularly those stationed at Ramstein Air Base, an opportunity to gather together for fellowship. "It means a lot to have an outside group over here," says Martin. "The soldiers appreciated the thanks. We had some members drive from Frankfurt and Cologne to get here. We really appreciate chances to get together around God's Word with other Christians."
