Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, is sponsoring a charter bus trip to Frankenmuth, Mich., Dec. 8. The itinerary includes a visit to historic St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, established in 1845 and one of the Synod’s 14 charter congregations; a Christmas…
Some 20 member homes lost to California fires
By Sarah Schafer An estimated 20 to 25 LCMS families returned to piles of ash and rubble — where their homes once stood — after a week of wildfires that raced across much of Southern California, from Los Angeles to…
Two LCMS schools get 'blue-ribbon' honor
By Joe Isenhower Jr. Two schools operated by LCMS congregations have been named “blue-ribbon schools” for 2007 — the highest honor that the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) gives to individual schools each year. They are Immanuel Lutheran School, Albuquerque, N.M.,…
Germany is ‘mission field,’ say ‘German Days’ speakers
Overseas tourists who visit Germany — the motherland of the Reformation — often expect “a country full of Lutherans,” says Dr. Jobst Schöne, bishop emeritus of the Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany, or SELK, an LCMS partner church. In…
Wheat Ridge, LIRS announce '08 Good Samaritan program
Congregations have until March 3 to apply for Good Samaritan Grants to help them develop new programs and services for immigrants and refugees. Wheat Ridge Ministries of Itasca, Ill., and Baltimore-based Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service co-sponsor the annual program that…
Pressure Points (November)
With Dr. Bruce Hartung Q: Our pastor is encouraging our congregation to change its constitution so that we can have a completely new style of governing structure. Some of us are concerned that it is too much of a departure…
Positions (November)
The following institutions of the Concordia University System (CUS) are seeking candidates for positions described below: Concordia College-New York, Bronxville, N.Y., seeks to fill the faculty chair position in the Teacher Education Program. Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., seeks to fill…
Requests for Reinstatement (November)
DAVID HAGEN, Horicon, Wis.; DEBRA MARZLUFT, Burt, Mich.; TRACIE J. PAYNE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and AIMEE J. WALSH, Plainfield, Ill., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Correspondence regarding these applications should…
Letters to the Editor (November)
‘Losers,’ indeed In reading Uwe Siemon-Netto’s October commentary, I am persuaded that it is Ted Turner who has it right in saying that Christianity is for losers — lost sheep, lost coins, lost sons, lost me. If I ever think…
Items wanted, available (November)
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 Missal stand, flagon, and The Lutheran Lectionary…
98 missionaries begin new terms
By Paula Schlueter Ross Just like a year ago, this fall’s group of LCMS career and long-term missionaries beginning work in more than two dozen countries includes 30 who are extending, or continuing, their service. And, just like a year…
Is missionary service safe?
In a word, “yes,” says Travis Torblaa, personnel care manager with LCMS World Mission. “We monitor everything and make sure the places we send people are safe,” Torblaa told Reporter. “We have parameters in place to monitor the security situations…
Thrivent-Habitat partnership completes 500th home
An alliance between Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity International, called “Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity,” last month celebrated the completion of 500 homes for low-income families. The homes were built in 45 states over the past…
New Advent devotions include set for 'unchurched'
A number of new Advent devotions and resources are available from Lutheran entities this year. Among them are: Revolutionary Christmas, a 32-day set of devotions written for those who are “unchurched” or nonbelievers. Developed as an outreach tool by the…
LCMS World Relief gives $50,000 for fire response
At this writing, the fires were still raging in southern California, but already LCMS World Relief and Human Care had sent $50,000 to the Synod’s Pacific Southwest District to help those who have been evacuated from — or lost —…
LFL invites others to join 'March for Life'
The Northern Virginia chapter of Lutherans For Life (LFL) invites pro-life advocates to join its members in the Jan. 22 “March for Life” and related activities, and is offering to help individuals and groups arrange for complementary housing through host…
