By Paula Schlueter Ross If you’ve ever wanted to help others — especially those whose lives have been changed drastically by Hurricane Katrina — now is the time, says Rev. Glenn Merritt, disaster response director with LCMS World Relief/Human Care.…
Seminary names Reinke as director of deaf institute
Rev. John P. Reinke of Janesville, Wis., began serving this fall as director of the Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT) at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He succeeds Rev. Roger Altenberger, who is LCMS World Mission’s facilitator for “Ablaze! Connection.” Reinke,…
LCEF offers 9-month note at 6.136 percent APY
The Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is experiencing an unprecedented increase in building loan requests and, in order to meet those requests, is now offering a nine-month, fixed-rate term note at 6.136 percent APY (6 percent base rate). APY is…
CPH offers free Bible study on embryonic stem cell issue
For a limited time, Concordia Publishing House is offering a free Bible study about embryonic stem cell research and why it is incompatible with the Bible and the Christian faith. “Changing Currents: Embryonic Stem Cell Research” was written by Robert…
Seminary choir releases Christmas CD
The Kantorei of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, has released its sixth CD, “Infant Holy: Christmas with the Seminary Kantorei.” The selections chosen for the choir’s latest recording are sung by Kantorei members over a period of eight school years. …
Two LCMS principals receive Rosa Young Award
Principals of two LCMS elementary schools received this year’s Rosa J. Young Leadership Award for “outstanding service in Black ministry.” The award is given annually by the Synod’s Board for Black Ministry Services to “individuals who, in spite of challenging…
Planners announce details of `07 Adult Gathering
As next year marks 30 years of planning for Synod-sponsored National Youth Gatherings, planners are announcing details about the first-ever LCMS Adult Gathering. The 2007 Adult Gathering, open to LCMS members who are at least 25 years old, will be…
Lutheran Social Services offers Christmas cards
Each year, Austin, Texas-based Lutheran Social Services of the South (LSSS) sponsors a Christmas-card design contest among the children it serves. This year’s winning card, designed by a resident at an LSSS children’s residential treatment center, features a colorful Christmas…
LHM holiday specials to air
Television stations coast to coast will air animated holiday specials from Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) between Nov. 23 and Dec. 25. “Little Shepherd” and “Red Boots for Christmas” will air on stations with a potential of reaching more than 55…
Medical-missions group funds projects
The international mission organization Lutherans in Medical Missions (LIMM) this fall is funding two projects that rely on short-term volunteers: A LIMM grant of $10,000 will be used by Extra Mile Ministries to fund a new ministry to victims of…
Publishing House parties with neighbors
When Concordia Publishing House hosted a party Sept. 30 for its south St. Louis neighborhood, 297 children and 158 adults showed up for the free food, games, entertainment, and craft activities. This year marked CPH’s 11th annual neighborhood party, dubbed “Operation…
Concordia, Irvine, fills top academic posts
Two faculty members at Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., have been appointed to oversee the school’s academic programs. Dr. Mary Scott of Irvine is new provost and executive vice president, and Dr. Peter Senkbeil of Orange, Calif., is associate provost. “After…
LIMM to host forum on medical missions
Lutherans in Medical Missions (LIMM) will host its Third Annual Needs and Resources Forum March 30-31 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in St. Louis. Theme of the forum will be “Medical Missions: Acts of Mercy and Healing — Gifts in…
Lutheran chaplains, pastoral counselors to gather
Lutheran chaplains, pastoral counselors, and others who work in specialized ministry settings will continue a 40-year tradition when they gather Feb. 8-11, 2007, in San Antonio, Texas. Zion XIII, the 13th triennial conference hosted by the Inter-Lutheran Coordinating Committee (ILCC)…
Circuit counselors cite sharing ideas as among conference highlights
By Joe Isenhower Jr. MILWAUKEE — Sharing ideas with others and the “message” sent by two seminary presidents who jointly emceed the event were highlights for participants at the Synod’s Sept. 12-14 National Circuit Counselor Conference here. The first…
African Lutherans embracing `Ablaze!,` says Kieschnick
By Paula Schlueter Ross In Africa, the Masai can start a fire with two pieces of wood, rolling a long rod quickly back and forth between their hands until the friction at its tip produces a red-hot ember. Holding a…
