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LHM men's Bible studies win 'Telly' honors

Two video Bible studies produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) for its “Men’s NetWork” were honored with a total of four bronze (second-place) Telly Awards June 24. The Bible studies — “We the People: Citizens of Two Kingdoms” and “The…

African seminary celebrates four graduates, 13 vicars

The Centre Luthérien d’Etudes Théologiques (CLET), or Lutheran Center for Theological Studies, in Dapaong, Togo, West Africa — a seminary started in 1997 by the Lutheran Church of Togo and LCMS World Mission — celebrated the graduation of four students,…

NAILS helps prepare housing for former homeless families

By Kim Plummer Krull Tim Staffeld says he probably could make more money with a “regular” summer job. And the Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., student has no doubt he would sweat less if he weren’t helping replace more…

Seminaries offer free visits to prospective students

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., have scheduled free visitation events for prospective students: “Contemplate” is the St. Louis seminary’s structured visitation designed for men interested in the pastoral ministry and women considering deaconess service.…

Day installed as executive director, National Mission

The Rev. John Barton “Bart” Day was installed Aug. 1 as executive director of the Synod’s new Office of National Mission (Life Together). In the new position, Day oversees the national mission functions of the ministries based at the International…

Bible story project mixes media to reach deaf, those who hear

The first of 12 Bible story books combining written language, art work and illustrated sign language to teach hearing and deaf individuals is available from Lutheran Friends of the Deaf (LFD), a ministry of The Mill Neck Family of Organizations,…

Head of Southern Christian Leadership Conference dies

(RNS) — Rev. Howard Creecy Jr., a Baptist preacher chosen early this year as the new president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), died suddenly July 28 at the age of 57. His death means the civil rights organization…

Vatican unveils new JPII iPhone app

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pilgrims at next month’s Catholic World Youth Day in Madrid will have some high-tech help in their devotions, thanks to a new iPhone app unveiled at the Vatican on July 29. World Youth Day (WYD), an…

Norway's churches try to foster healing after attacks

TRONDHEIM (RNS/ENInews) — A Norwegian bishop addressing the recent bombing and shooting attacks in Norway said his country has “countered this insane terrorism by demonstrating love and solidarity.” “We have brought out a social capital we maybe even did not…

Higher Things conferences draw record 2,100 participants

Three four-day Higher Things Lutheran youth conferences in July drew a record total attendance of more than 2,100 young people, chaperones and pastors from throughout North America. “Coram Deo” (Latin for “before God”) was the theme of nearly identical conferences…

Lutherans plan response to East Africa drought crisis

In response to the life-threatening drought in East Africa, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya (ELCK) is making plans with a local relief agency and the Kenyan government to participate in relief efforts for hard-hit Somali refugees. After a telephone…

Requests for Reinstatement (August 2011)

BRUCE CHARLES MORANT, Palos Verdes, Calif., and KEVIN A. HAHN, Marinette, Wis., have applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion–Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. KATHERINE DUNCAN, Fairborn, Ohio; DENISE JOY PACILLI, Kent, Wash.; YVONNE KAY WITTROCK, Pocatello,…

Positions (August 2011)

Concordia Plan Services (CPS), the benefits administrator for The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), seeks a candidate with a proven track record for the position of vice-president and chief marketing officer (CMO). CPS provides a full range of competitive employee benefits…

Items wanted, available (August 2011)

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase. Items described as “Wanted” or “Available” are sought or may be obtained for shipping costs only. Notices may be sent to Karen Higgins at…

Gifts help lift spirits of flood evacuees

By Kim Plummer Krull Five weeks after the sirens blasted a final evacuation warning, Amanda Mosser and coworkers at the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch are among the thousands of Minot, N.D., area residents still living in emergency shelters, campers…

Judge tosses out circumcision referendum

(RNS) — A proposed circumcision ban will not appear on San Francisco’s citywide ballot in November, a Superior Court judge ruled July 28. Judge Loretta Giorgi has determined that as “a widely practiced medical procedure,” circumcision cannot be banned by…