Updates from LCMS district presidents.
Items wanted, available (May 2019)
Wanted this month are Dartball darts. Available are paraments, hymnals.
Congregational Anniversaries (May 2019)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries………………
LCMS launches new missionary website
The website provides a reservoir of resources reflecting the work of the Synod in four international regions.
Convention servant event to assist mothers and children in need
Participants in the event, titled “Joy:fully Serving,” will prepare 275 baskets for distribution by two Florida-based LCMS Recognized Service Organizations.
‘I am not ashamed of this Gospel’: LCMS Black Ministry Director Gray leads convocation at CTSFW
Gray, a graduate of CTSFW, spoke about the pastoral ministry and the history of LCMS Black Ministry.
Seminaries to livestream Call Day services online
Those seeking or sharing information on social media about both Call Day services are encouraged to use the hashtag #LCMSCallDay.
Society of Creation to host conference at LCMS International Center
The conference will study various topics related to the age of Earth.
Synod issues grants for cyclone relief in Mozambique and Malawi
Tropical Cyclone Idai struck the eastern coast of South Africa on March 15, killing almost 1,000 people and damaging roads, crops and buildings.
Spring ‘Engage’: Brought together in Christ
In Papua New Guinea and around the world, God brings His people together to confess Christ and bear mercy for their neighbors in His name.
April ‘Lutheran Witness’ looks to the cross
The Lent/Easter issue features a walk through St. Matthew’s account of the Passion and an in-depth examination of “apologetics under the cross.”
BOD business includes budget, convention prep
Preparations for the Synod convention are proceeding on schedule, and three major Synodwide initiatives are newly underway or soon to be.
Campus clips – Research, careers and recognition
News from LCMS colleges and universities.
LCMS Worker Wellness unveils online devotions for church workers
The devotions, which will be released weekly, are part of the Synod’s ongoing focus on worker wellness.
LCEF Kaleidoscope Fund proposals now being accepted
The deadline to submit proposals is May 31.