The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Today on The Coffee Hour, guests remember their time with Professor Charles Froehlich, Instructor of Biblical Greek at Concordia University Chicago, who recently went to be with the Lord. Rev. Charles Henrickson, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, shares stories of Professor Froehlich in class and also gives insights into why studying biblical languages is so important to church vocations. Rev. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Oaklawn, Illinois, shares some historical context of Professor Froehlich and also his experiences with Professor in classes and his one-on-one honors project. Melanie Sorenson shares her profound experiences with Professor Froehlich and his caring nature toward her and her husband. Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson, Minnesota, shares his memories of classes with Professor Froehlich, and Andy shares a reflection from Rev. Martin R. Noland, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California. Read his obituary at nidnews.org/called-to-glory-rev-charles-donald-froehlich.

Mrs. Nikki Kueck— Administrator for Faith Lutheran High School of Central Texas in Warda, Texas, and Ruth Meyer— author, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the importance of writing in their own lives and the lives of the students at Faith Lutheran High School, and also to share information about the upcoming Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up happening on March 8 at FLHS. Find registration and event details at facebook.com/events/379206619577180, and learn more about FLHS at faithlutheranhighschool.com.

Dr. Jerrode Baker Marsh, Director of Music at Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why singing in choir is so important for everyone, especially junior high students, and also the upcoming “Sing at St. Paul!” event happening on March 30th at Saint Paul Lutheran High School. Find event fliers and registration information at splhs.org/events, or contact Dr. Marsh at jmarsh@splhs.org or 816-605-5173.

Julianna Shults, DCE— program manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps for the LCMS Office of National Mission, Rev. Mark Kiessling— Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Ryan Curnutt— Senior Research Analyst for LCMS Research Services, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the three phases of study for the Young Adult Research, what insights came from the focus groups (final stage), and how parents and church leaders can use this research to help their ministries to young adults. Read more about the research process at blogs.lcms.org/2019/youth-ministry-wraps-up-multi-year-research-project-on-young-adult-retention and read the research findings and resources at youthesource.com/2018/06/04/lcms-young-adult-research.

Heather Smith, educator and author, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the love story of Martin and Katie Luther, the circumstances around their marriage, and what we can learn from them about our own vocations in marriage.

Aaron Nielsen with LCMS Disaster Response joins Andy and Sarah to share some of his insights into quick cooking, especially ways to make a dish fancier than usual, some staple items to have on hand, and the quickest way to make a meal.

Mark and Megan Mantey, who serve the Lord as missionaries in Uganda, join Andy and Sarah to talk about their work with the Lutheran Church of Uganda. Mark serves as a project manager for the LCU seminary, and Megan serves as an instructor of Christian education and counselings. Hear their wonderful stories and then learn more about them at lcms.org/mantey, and then follow their on-going journey at facebook.com/MissionMindedManteys.

Rev. Jeffery Hemmer, Pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois, and author of Behold the Man! Lenten Devotions from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why daily devotions are helpful during Lent, what we’ll find in Behold the Man, and why he put such a strong emphasis on the human attributes of Jesus. Find your copy of this Lenten Devotional as well as other Behold the Man resources at cph.org/p-32396-behold-the-man-daily-devotions-for-lent-and-easter.aspx.

Kelly Schumacher of Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her recent short-term mission to the Dominican Republic, including the artwork she was commissioned to create, the opportunities she had while she was there, and some of her favorite experiences. Learn more and find her art at agnusdeiarts.com. View a few photos from the LCMS Missions in Latin American & Caribbean Facebook page: facebook.com/LCMSLAC, and see the full progression of this artwork plus more stories about Kelly’s time in the DR on her page facebook.com/agnusdeiarts.

Brenda Jank— founder of Run Hard, Rest Well, wife, mother of five, and author of God’s Gift of Family from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her how her family was an inspiration for her new book from CPH, the joys of God’s gift of family, and what she’s learned about motherhood that she wants to share in this book. Find your copy of God’s Gift of Family at cph.org/p-32564-gods-gift-of-family.aspx. Learn more about Joshua’s story and Red Diamond Days at reddiamonddays.com.