LIFE WEEK SPEAKER-
video introductions
Day 1- January 15 (Sunday)
- Video 1 | Day 1: Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans For Life leads off Life Week 2023 under the theme “Blessed as a Gift.” Pastor Salemink will share the Gospel-motivation that makes the Lutheran voice on the sanctity of life so distinct.
- Video 2 | Day 1: Rev. Michael Salemink gives his answer to the question, “Why is it important, considering Roe’s national fall, to continue speaking up for life?”
Day 2- January 16 (Monday)
- Video 1 | Day 2: Rev. Steven Cholak and his wife, Stephanie, who serve at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Houston, Texas, speak about their presentation “Blessed in Longing.” The couple, though barren through 18-years of marriage, share how they continue to be blessed by God in marriage and by the communities they serve and live in
- Video 2 | Day 2: Rev. Steven Cholak and his wife, Stephanie, answer the question “Why is it so crucial that Christians share the message that God loves all life no matter the challenges?”
Day 3- January 17 (Tueday)
- Video 1 | Day 3: Delores Desemone of St. Charles, Missouri, speaks on “Blessed Together” by sharing the joys (and challenges) of adopting five children and her journey to encourage others to see where God will bless them.
Day 4- January 18 (Wednesday)
Day 5- January 19 (Thursday)
Video | Day 5: Rev. Dr. Mark Chavez gives his answer to the question, “Why is it important that Christians share the message that God loves all life no matter the circumstances this life faces?” Rev. Chavez pastors Reformation Lutheran Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and participated in forming the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), which he served many years as General Secretary.
DAY 6- January 20 (Friday)
Video 1 | Day 6: Dr. Donna Harrison, Executive Director of AAPLOG, shares expectations for her upcoming presentation before Y4Life students attending the 2023 Y4Life in Washington, D.C. event.
Video 2 | Day 6: Dr. Donna Harrison, Executive Director of AAPLOG answers the question, “Why is it important, considering Roe’s national fall, to continue speaking up for life?
Video 3 | Day 6: Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz , Professor of Philosophy at Concordia University Wisconsin, shares a preview of his special presentation on Friday of Life Week (January 20, 2023). Note: You can participate in this special presentation by Zoom, 7:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. ET (Meeting ID: 848 3529 5744 | Passcode: 864870).
DAY 7- January 21 (Saturday)
Video 1 | Day 7: Chaplain Craig Muehler, who serves as the Ministry to the Armed Forces Director for the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod shares a preview of his Y4Life presentation on “Standing Firm in the Face of Persecution.” He speaks on Saturday of the Y4Life in Washington, D.C. event, a part of Life Week 2023.
Video 2 | Day 7: Chaplain Craig Muehler, serving as Ministry to the Armed Forces Director for the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod shares his perspective on the question, “Why do you think it’s important, considering Roe’s national fall, to continue speaking up for life?”