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Faith Lens

Faith Lens for May 18: Lutheran church plans a “mass-baptism”

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Faith Lens engages young people in looking at world events through the lens of faith and Scripture. This study follows the common lectionary, using the lessons for the upcoming Sunday.

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Faith Lens Archive

2008
January Curing disease Indiana voters face identity crisis A star is born (again) Pope Benedict urges the faithful to take time for God	February Prosecutor resigns over incriminating e-mails Body builders pluck car out of ditch Play like a rock god Writer’s strike could complicate Oscars ceremony	March Scammers target senior citizens (no study for Easter Sunday) Two men freed by DNA test Turning point Police Mission to Kosovo Backed by European Union
April America welcomes Pope Benedict XVI Saving the world and serving the Lord Masked robbers steal millions in Denmark heist You are what you eat	May Lutheran church plans a “mass-baptism” Flawed superheroes dominate summer movie season Jesus is right next door... and across the border	June
2007
January Who gets it? A man of hope takes a bold step forward A fairytale nothing The boy Buddha is back	February Pastor with 666 tattoo claims divinity Happiness more than a smiley feeling New symbol would join kosher labels Make A Wish	March Heavenly blessing or hellish racket? Immigration debate back in the headlines Asteroid to come close to Earth in 2036—very close! Some celebrities pay high price for fame
April Young man takes lives and announces it to the world Do you know “The Secret”? Believers unite for virtual religious experience Golfers prepare for “Amen Corner” Telling your story has never been easier	May Young people using their voices around the world May we be one Advance planning for future mission to Mars raises hard questions Oregon governor spends week on food stamps	June Not your everyday lemonade stand! Two plays dominate Tony Awards Unique in her own way Homeless wanderer becomes homeroom hero
July Elders take on world’s toughest problems Football coach Tony Dungy’s memoir highlights his priorities Looking for answers at the edge of the known world Immigration reform rumbles through Washington, and the nation Experimental basketball game raises play to new height	August Satisfaction guaranteed East China prepares for the worst as storms approach Heavenly handbags Tear it down	September Emmy crowd parties on Lottery winners give their money away Missing persons South Korean hostages released in Afghanistan Giving up birthdays
October Presidential candidates talk taxes Putting the “Juice” back in justice Congress, President clash over health insurance for children Religious leaders meet with controversial president of Iran	November Forgive them–pardon them Hollywood goes quiet Designer accidentally confirms J-Lo pregnancy Presidential politics making for strange partnerships	December Holes Starbucks announces plans to build coffee farmer support center in Rwanda Black Friday going digital Tis the season to shop, shop, shop… or is it?