Official Notice: colloquies (September 2017)

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

Official notice: requests for reinstatement (September 2017)

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

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (September 2017)

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

Items wanted, available (September 2017)

Available this month are Lenten season stoles.

Official Notice: tenure

Tenure notice from Concordia University Chicago.

Official Notice: 2019 Pre-conventions postcard

“It’s Time … to Prepare for Circuit Forums” was mailed Aug. 14 to congregations.

LCMS Disaster Response assessment team heads to Texas

Their goal is to share the Gospel while helping in whatever way possible.

Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis offers matching funds for Harvey relief

Lutheran congregations in the St. Louis area now have the opportunity to double their donations for Hurricane Harvey relief, thanks to a matching fund from the Foundation.

Congregational Anniversaries (September 2017)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries

In Memoriam (September 2017)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

Hurricane Harvey church bulletin inserts, information (updated for Sept. 10)

The LCMS encourages congregations to use these church bulletin inserts and resources to inform members how they can support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Houston-area LCMS churches, pastors, members report flood damages

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is working alongside the Texas District to provide physical and spiritual care and comfort to all victims.

Simek to serve as Synod’s new chief administrative officer

Frank Simek of Keller, Texas, is appointed by the LCMS Board of Directors as the Synod’s new chief administrative officer, effective Oct. 2.

Reporter Supplement: Preach the Word program assists LCMS pastors in preaching

A Supplement to the Reporter highlights the Preach the Word program, which is designed to assist the pastors of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as they proclaim the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ to their congregations and communities.

Reporter Supplement: PALS makes a difference

The September 2017 Supplement to the Reporter illustrates how the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education responds to the stated need and mandate for faithful and excellent pastors.

LCMS President Harrison: Synod at work with Texas District toward Hurricane Harvey relief

An army of LCMS people — national and district, professional and lay, staff and volunteer — will be coming alongside our afflicted brothers and sisters in Christ in southeastern Texas.