In February’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

With love as the focus of this issue, readers will be reminded of “God’s acts of love” for us and learn about St. Valentine.

Harrison seeks more input from church workers without calls

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison is calling for the Synod to “up its game” in giving attention to professional church workers on both candidate and non-candidate status without a call.

Hispanic Ministry Resources

The Rev. Dr. Carlos Hernandez and Deaconess Luz Guerrero have produced a new resource that includes Synod information on links and resources that are available in Spanish.

Feed My Lambs – Bible Study

The purpose of the five-session study is to explore how members of the body of Christ demonstrate love and compassion to people in need as an expression of faith.

Synod offers missionaries options amid fears of Zika Virus

Those who are pregnant and serving in the Latin America region may relocate with their families to another country or return to the United States for the duration of their pregnancy.

Congregational Anniversaries (February 2016)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

In Memoriam (February 2016)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

2016 youth-ministry symposium explores confirmation

Presenters at the Jan. 14-16 event cover a range of aspects — including the involvement of parents and the Church in faith formation.

Commentary: What can we learn from 35 years of LYF youth polls?

Are young people’s attitudes and experiences any different in 2016 from what they were in 1980?

Lutherans lead life march with joyful hymns despite snowstorm, protests

LCMS participants leading the March for Life include students from Synod universities and its St. Louis seminary as well as pastors and congregation members.

Nordic Lutheran churches seek ILC membership

The Communion of Nordic Dioceses has approached the International Lutheran Council about its three member churches joining the council.

Health Ministry offers free video lectures for parish nurses

The online lectures will address topics such as Law and Gospel, mental illness, theology, loss, guilt and forgiveness, care for the aging and vocations.

Positions (February 2016)

Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.

Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (February 2016)

A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Official Notice: colloquies (February 2016)

A listing of those who have completed teacher and pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (February 2016)

Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.