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YM 2010 to focus on teen worldview

The worldview of today’s teenager will be the focus of Youth Ministry 2010 (YM 2010), Jan. 8-10 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel at the Galleria, in Houston. LCMS District and Congregational Services — Youth Ministry sponsors the annual symposium designed for…

Planners select theme for LEA convo

“Crossing Over” is the theme for Lutheran Education Association’s (LEA) next triennial convocation, set for March 24-26, 2011, at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati.  Physically, the convocation theme relates to the many bridges that span the Ohio River at…

Survey measures worship practices, attitudes in Synod

When it comes to differences in worship practices and attitudes among Synod congregations, a 2008 survey of two groups of LCMS congregations on that topic found “it’s less about what they do and more about how they communicate,” said Rev.…

'Fan into Flame' hits $50 million mark

As of July 30, Fan into Flame, the capital campaign to raise $100 million for new Ablaze!-related ministries, was halfway to its goal, having raised more than $50 million in gifts and pledges since it was authorized by the Synod…

Sem to launch online deaconess program

Beginning this fall, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, will offer an online Master of Arts in its Deaconess Studies program.  Those accepted into the program will complete their studies through a combination of electronic distance learning and on-campus intensives. The…

CPH's 'Operation FUN' supplies some 600 students

Concordia Publishing House employees handed some 600 neighborhood school children new backpacks, along with school supplies and Christ-centered literature during the Synod publisher’s 2009 “Operation FUN (For a United Neighborhood) –– Tools for Schools” event Aug. 5. Providing school supplies — mostly purchased…

Visitors from Papua New Guinea thank Synod

Two Christians from the Enga Province of Papua New Guinea expressed appreciation to The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod for both the Gospel message and for economic development during an Aug. 3 visit to the International Center.  The visitors were Ezekiel Peter,…

CPH offers women's Bible studies online, on sale

Concordia Publishing House is offering two new Bible studies written especially for women.  Both of the four-session studies are available only as “downloads” from CPH’s Web site.  Beautiful Feet ($30, item no. 20-3482WEB), by Deb Burma, is based on Rom.…

LWML president launches 'blog'

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League President Janice Wendorf has started a “blog,” or Web-based log, to share her thoughts about the auxiliary and her activities as its president. To read the blog, go to www.lwml.org/blog or visit the LWML’S Web site…

WR-HC grants aid 25 hands-on ministries

LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) has awarded more than $325,000 in domestic development grants this year to support efforts to share Christ’s mercy with people in physical and spiritual need.  Receiving the grants were 25 congregations, districts, Recognized Service…

Wittenberg project enters new phase

The joint project in Wittenberg, Germany, of the LCMS and its German sister church entered a new phase July 22 with the appointment of a new managing director and election of a new chairman for its supervisory board. Meeting in…

Freitag retiring from LCEF presidency

Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) President Merle Freitag announced July 22 that he will retire from that position Jan. 15. “In 1998, when I interviewed with the [LCEF] Board of Directors, I indicated that I would serve for 10 years,” Freitag…

Official Notice: Committee for Convention Nominations

Bylaw 3.3.3.1 (c) calls upon the Secretary of the Synod to “publish the names of the members of the Committee for Convention Nominations in an official periodical of the Synod as soon as possible after they have been elected.”  All…

Requests for Reinstatement (August)

MICHAEL A. NICOL, Wapakoneta, Ohio, has applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. JASON D. CROWDER, Warrenton, Mo.; JULAINE KAMMRATH, Aurora, Ill.; KAREN KROTZ, Carrollton, Ill.; GARY LYVERE, Hemlock, Mich., and KAREN HARTMAN…

Call for Nominations (August)

The LCMS Board for Communication Services (BCS), St. Louis, seeks nominations and applications for director of News and Information Services. This position reports to the executive director of Communications and is responsible for: serving as executive editor of the Synod’s…

Items wanted, available (August)

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. Wanted Wall-mount unit track display with at least…