Letter: Volunteers needed in Texas

The Rev. Ken Hennings, president of the LCMS Texas District, thanks those who have helped and invites additional volunteers.

Luther film ‘package’ includes DVD, Bible study

“Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” is now available with a six-week Bible study.

LCMS statistics for 2016: membership down, contributions up

But only about 70 percent of the Synod’s 6,100 congregations reported.

Official notice: LCMS salary information (November 2017)

Salaries of LCMS officers are published here.

Official notice: requests for reinstatement (November 2017)

A listing of those who have applied — and been approved — for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Official notice: colloquies (November 2017)

A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Items wanted, available (November 2017)

Available this month are organs, Bibles and hymnals.

Positions (November 2017)

Positions are available with Concordia Seminary and Concordia University System.

Congregational Anniversaries (November 2017)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries

In Memoriam (November 2017)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

Reformation Relevance: The marks of the Church

Indicating where the Church is located are God’s Word; Holy Baptism; the Sacrament of the Altar; the Office of the Keys; called ministers; prayer, praise and thanksgiving to God; and the sacred cross.

The Blessing of Synergy in Team Ministry

Muench’s presentation will discuss the value of working as a team.

COP reviews Koinonia Project outcomes, hears president’s report

The council also discussed plans to study church-worker health and well-being.

Plans underway for 45th annual March for Life

The national event will take place in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, with regional events planned for dates in January and February.

Movie review: ‘Blade Runner 2049’

Similar to the original, but “darker” and “grimmer,” “Blade Runner 2049” ponders what it means to be human.