Contents

Come to the Waters
Baptism cleanses and restores us so that we may serve God with a spirit that is daily refreshed and renewed.

Women Touched by Grace
Angela Shannon
A pastor writes about her experience of Benedictine spirituality and what it means to be "touched by grace."

Called to Service
Diane Marten
Baptism calls each of us to a unique life of service.

Promises, Promises
E. Louise Williams
The promises made at baptism are fulfilled and renewed every day.

Departments
Voices
Sinking and Swimming
Kate Sprutta Elliott

Give Us This Day
Blessed Names
Marj Leegard

Let Us Pray
Living Our Vows
Debra K. Farrington

Calendar Notes
July and August
Audrey Novak Riley

We Recommend
Resources for action, advocacy, programs, or further study.

Health Wise
Treat Your Feet
Molly M. Ginty

Bible Study
Come to the Waters
Karen G. Bockelman
Session 2: It's a Matter of Death and Life
In baptism we are joined to the death and resurrection of Jesus. This session explores that reality through Scripture, the service of baptism, and Martin Luther's catechisms.

Session 3: Living Water, Walking Wet
Although a person is baptized only once, living out what baptism means continues as a Christian's primary vocation in the world.

A Leader Guide follows each session.

Grace Notes
Take the Initiative
Linda Post Bushkofsky

Amen!
Draw Us In
Catherine Malotky

Plus...
What's Coming Up in LWT
Check out this handy reference for upcoming issue themes and Bible study topics for 2008-09.

The Hidden Hand of God: A Conversation
Ann Fritschel and Gwen Sayler
The 2008-09 Bible study co-authors share the inside scoop about this engaging body of work.

20th Anniversary Offering
Your generous gifts help three Lutheran ministries

Directory of Reader Services
Subscription, editorial, and ordering information.