Revival Conference: September 29—October 2 the AFLC Schools revival conference included morning and evening sessions and classes, with special guest speakers Pastor Michael Brandt, Pastor Elden Nelson and Pastor James Rasmussen.  The main theme was dying to self. Many hearts were challenged to give their all to Christ and live for him anew.

Following are some comments from students regarding the Revival Conference:

• This conference was really a blessing to me and I am very thankful for this time of year and for the concern the school has for the need to be revived.
• “Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Hold o’er my being absolute sway! Fill with they Spirit till all shall see Christ only always living in me!” The commitment and sincerity of that statement is something that I want to ring true in my life through my actions and speech.
• Convicted, I prayed that night that God would take away my spirit of selfishness and its manifestation, a spirit of anger. Since then my angry spirit is almost entirely quenched and I find myself focused more on God and others rather than myself.
  God has brought me down to my knees in prayer through the week. I’m very thankful for that.
• This conference has really brought attention to me that I need to let Christ take control of my life. Give Him the stress, the worry, the concern, the joy, the fear, the excitement, everything that controls my life.
• God impressed on my heart the truth that no matter how inadequate I feel, no matter how much I mess up in my Christian walk, and even when I think that God is working in everyone else and passing over me, God is faithful and powerful and fully adequate to use me and to perfect me.
• …when I call out to God in weakness and humility, asking for His strength, He enables me to die to myself so that He can bring about the greatest glory to His name.

Upcoming events to mark on your calendars:

• Fall Campus Days: Oct 17-19, 2008 AFLBS looks forward to hosting fall Campus Days. Special speaker will be Pastor Eric Westlake.  See the AFLBS web site for a brochure or call AFLBS (763.544.9501) for more information.  If you know of someone interested in AFLBS this is a wonderful opportunity to experience campus life and classes for a couple of days.
• Deans’ Luncheons: We invite you to visit the campus when you are in Minneapolis!  Dr. Monseth and Pastor Rolf, the deans of the seminary and Bible school will host guests on November 6 and December 4.  These visitor days begin at 9:30am with coffee at the administration building and end with a luncheon hosted by the deans. You will have the opportunity to meet AFLC staff, attend a seminary or Bible school class, and participate in a chapel service.  We would love to have you here! Please contact us to make reservations so we can prepare accordingly.
• Christmas Concert Weekend: Dec. 12-14, 2008 will feature the annual Gospel Team Concert, Friday at 8 PM and the Christmas Concerts, Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 & 4:30 PM.
  

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, through their Giving Plus program,  will supplement $1 for every $2 donated by members up to a $300 maximum supplement to each organization. Donations can be for any amount up to $600 (or more). Members can make multiple donations (i.e. monthly, quarterly, etc.) to the same organization in a given year and have the supplemental dollars provided when the paperwork is received and processed, however the donations will only be supplemented up to the $300 maximum supplement. Forms for gifts to AFLBS are available here.
Thrivent Financial is also helping us with a new and easier way for students and their parents to pay school bills. Simply Giving® is an automated giving program designed to help you conveniently and consistently contribute to a Lutheran institution or to pay tuition at a Lutheran school, such as AFLBS. Through  Simply Giving®, your gifts or tuition payments are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account or credit card. You determine the frequency of your automatic gift—weekly, semi-monthly or monthly—the option is yours. Your gift or payment is deposited into the recipient's bank account on the same day it is withdrawn from your account—at no cost to you or the recipient.