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Hymnal wins award
Concordia Publishing House’s Lutheran Service Book — Pew Edition has won the 2007 FiberMark Specifier Award in the religious publishing category. FiberMark representatives described the hymnal’s design as “subtle, yet beautiful.” The award was presented June 29 at CPH in…
'National Offering' reaches $455,105
Bolstered by gifts brought to its 63rd Regular Convention, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s 2007 National Offering has reached $455,105. Of that figure, $179,219 was contributed during the six-day convention. Delegates had been encouraged to bring offerings from their home congregations…
Installations set for fall
Installation of all those elected at the Synod’s 63rd Regular Convention — including LCMS officers and board and commission members — will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at The Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Concordia…
ELCA Secretary calls for continued Synod, ELCA conversations
HOUSTON – Noting the diverse histories of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the secretary of the ELCA called for continued conversations between leaders of the two Lutheran church bodies. Speaking to the LCMS…
Convention approves new seminary track for 'specific ministry pastors'
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod July 18 approved a resolution (Res. 5-01B) to establish a new seminary track for “preparing men as quickly as possible to be called and ordained in order…
President, district presidents authorized to call special convention
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod said they “stand ready to serve” if President Gerald B. Kieschnick and two-thirds of the 35 district presidents determine that a special convention should be called to…
Delegates request study of lay deacon program
HOUSTON – Study “of the situations currently served by licensed lay deacons to determine whether there continues to be a genuine need” was requested July 18 by delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.The study would…
Buegler presents Bible study
HOUSTON—In Bible study July 19, Synod Fifth Vice President David D. Buegler, speaking to the theme of the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, urged delegates to boldly share the message of Christ’s love with others. The convention…
2010 convention to return to Houston; Funding encouraged for Hispanic Studies
HOUSTON – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will return to Houston for its 2010 convention, following action by the convention that concluded business here on July 19. The 63rd Regular Convention of the 2.6 million-member church body met July 14-19 in…
Convention OKs bylaw change re: seminary boards of regents
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 19) approved a resolution (5-03A) allowing boards of regents of the two LCMS seminaries to appoint up to four additional voting members. The seminary boards…
Delegates encourage sabbaticals, military ministry
HOUSTON – Delegates encouraged congregations to offer sabbaticals for their workers and encouraged ministry to armed forces personnel and their families in two resolutions passed July 19 by the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. As they adopted…
Delegates adopt proposals on structure, governance
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopted four final resolutions July 19 offered by the Floor Committee for Synod Structure and Governance. Those resolutions addressed matters such as rebuke of public sin and…
Delegates OK ‘terminology,’ doctrinal-review changes to Bylaws
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular LCMS Convention approved some changes and “tweaking” to two Synod Bylaws with action on lengthy resolutions offered by the Floor Committee for Planning and Administration. The action finished the work of that committee…
Convention takes action re: partner churches, priesthood of believers, campus ministry, mission development, LHM
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopted six missions-related resolutions on the final day of business (July 19). Two were related to the Synod’s 30 “partner” church bodies worldwide: • Res. 1-10 asks all…
Convention delegates complete balloting
HOUSTON—Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod completed elections for all positions today (July 18). The results are listed by board or commission: Board for Black Ministry Services(1 ordained minister, 1 commissioned minister, 1 layperson)Ordained minister:Samuel…
