The Third Article:
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Overview
"Neither you nor I could ever know anything of Christ, or believe in Him and take Him as our Lord, unless these were first offered to us and bestowed on our hearts through the preaching of the Gospel by the Holy Spirit...God has caused the Word to be published and proclaimed, in which He has given the Holy Spirit to offer and apply to us this treasure of salvation." — Martin Luther.

This year's symposium will feature catechetical preaching and teaching from seasoned pastors and professors on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. It is held during the week of Pentecost, June 15-17, for both laity and pastors alike.

Also featured this year, Pastor Peter Bender and Pastor Rick Stuckwisch will conduct a forum on pastoral care through Private Confession and Absolution—"The Word of the Absolution: the Breath of the Spirit of Christ."

This Year's Presenters:

Rev. Peter C. Bender, M.Div
Pastor, Peace Lutheran Church and Academy, Sussex, WI
Director, Concordia Catechetical Academy

Rev. Christopher Esget, S.T.M.
Pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alexandria, VA

Rev. Peter J. Scaer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN

Rev. D. Richard Stuckwisch, Ph.D
Pastor, Emmaus Lutheran Church, South Bend, IN

Rev. Dien Ashley Taylor, Ph.D
Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bronx, NY
Schedule
Wednesday—June 15
2:00 p.m.
Lutheran Catechesis Workshop:
Forum on Private Confession and Absolution in Pastoral Care
Pastor Bender and Pastor Stuckwisch

(Peace Lutheran Church, Sussex)
3:30 p.m. Private Confession and Absolution
Pastor Bender and Pastor Stuckwisch will be available at Peace to hear confessions and minister Holy Absolution privately to those guests and members who desire to receive this gift.
6:45 p.m. Divine Service for Catechesis
The Holy Ministry of Love—Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
Selected verses from John 13 and 14

Preacher: Rev. Peter C. Bender

(Peace Lutheran, Sussex)
Reception after the Divine Service with wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres.
Thursday—June 16
8:00 a.m. Registration (In the Grand Ballroom Foyer—Coffee and Danish will be available)
Master of Ceremonies
Rev. Walter D. Otten, Brookfield, Illinois
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer for Catechesis:
Jesus' Catechesis on the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
John 15:26–16:15
Pastor Bender
9:30 a.m. The CCA after Seventeen Years: More than a Commercial
Pastor Bender
10:00 a.m. Break
10: 30 a.m. The Holy Spirit Is Always the Spirit of Christ
Pastor Esget
11:45 a.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:45 p.m. The Forgiveness of Sins: The Breath of the Spirit
Pastor Stuckwisch
2:45 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. I Believe and Don?t Believe in the Holy Christian Church
Professor Peter Scaer
5:30 p.m. Divine Service: The Feast of Pentecost
Preacher: Pastor Taylor

(Peace Lutheran Church, Sussex)
7:00 p.m. Dinner (On Your Own)
Friday—June 17
8:00 p.m. Morning Prayer for Catechesis:
The Day of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-42
Pastor Bender

(In the Grand Ballroom)
8:45 a.m. I Believe What We Believe: Confessing the Church
Pastor Taylor
9:45 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. Panel Discussion:
Presenters will discuss a variety of topics: the gifts of the Spirit, the fruits of the Sprit, speaking in tongues, the sacraments, the inspiration of Scripture, and more
11:30 a.m. The Litany
12:00 p.m. Augsburger Barbecue (Sussex Park, Sussex)
Registration
The fees for the Symposium are as follows:
Symposium Registration:
Before June 1, 2011: $75 After June 1, 2011: $95

Registration for Spouse: $15
Registration for College/Seminary Student: $15

Augsburger Barbeque (Friday, June 17)
The meal will feature brats, burgers, beer, and other beverages. The venue for this gathering will be the covered pavilion at beautiful Sussex Park. Near the pavilion is a playground for the kids. The modest fee for this event is:
Per Person: $10
Per Couple: $15
Per Family

 $20
Please note, that if you are registering online, once you hit SUBMIT, you will see an email with an attached PDF form. That PDF is your registration form. You must also hit SEND from your email program to send the form.







The Country Springs
Hotel, Waterpark, and Conference Center
(formerly the Country Inn Hotel

Hotel Accommodations
Deluxe Room Only
Executive Suite Only
$ 99
$139
Waterpark Passes for Hotel Guests are $10/person per day
(Per night — Single or Double Occupancy)

To find out why the Country Springs is "The Essence of Hospitality", click on the button below.
Each attendee is to make his own hotel reservation. The Country Springs Hotel, Waterpark, and Conference Center has quality accommodations, including an indoor pool, fitness center, waterpark and excellent restaurants. To guarantee a room at The Country Springs, reservations must be made by June 1, 2011. To make your reservation, call 1-800-247-6640 and tell them that you are with the CCA Symposium. Please note that the hotel is hosting several events at the same time and if you do not make your reservation by May 17, there may not be rooms available.
Maps
The Country Springs Hotel

From Interstate 94, exit Highway T (Exit 293). Travel 1/8 mile north and turn left onto Golf Road. Head west on Golf Road for one mile and you will arrive at the Country Hotel, Waterpark, & Conference Center.
Peace Lutheran, Sussex

From Interstate 94, exit Highway 164 (Exit 294). Travel north to Highway K. Travel 1 mile east on Highway K to Maple Ave. Travel north on Maple Ave. approx. 1½ miles to the church (you will cross through two 4-way stops on Maple). Peace Lutheran is on the left, just north of Maple Ave. School.

The Concordia Catechetical Academy
The CCA is an auxiliary organization of Peace Lutheran Church, Sussex, Wisconsin made up of Lutheran pastors and laymen. The Academy is dedicated to the promotion of Luther?s Small Catechism and faithful Lutheran catechesis. The CCA produces catechetical materials and sponsors seminars and lectures on subjects related to catechesis. The Annual Symposium on Catechesis is an event sponsored by the CCA on the third Thursday and Friday in June. Mark your calendar and plan to attend in future years.