By James Heine Katrina, Rita, and now Wilma.  Tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes.  Lives swept away and communities destroyed.  New concerns about a catastrophic worldwide outbreak of the flu. What next? Our daily ration of news is almost universally grim, and it…

The way of escape In my role as facilitator of the 2007 LCMS National Youth Gathering’s planning team, I was one of 13 Gathering-related leaders stranded in a New Orleans hotel as Katrina-driven waters rushed toward us down Canal Street.…

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 Filmstrips of Bible stories for deaf congregation; any…

The colleges, universities and seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college, university or…

RANDALL L. MOLL, Stuttgart, Kan., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  MELISSA L. WOLF, Rockville, Mo., and CINDY WULBERT, Buffalo Grove, Ill., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned…

Rev. John Schauer answered his own question when he preached the first of eight monthly sermons last month based on Scriptural texts that support the Synod’s “Stewardship Principles.” “I’m convinced these principles have all the right content for motivating our…

Orange Lutheran High School Online (OLO) is seeking credentialed and experienced Lutheran high-school teachers who are interested in teaching Web-based, eight-week courses (see related story). Training in using the school’s online system is provided. For information, click here or contact Director Patty…

LCMS World Relief/Human Care is accepting donations toward emergency relief for the millions affected by the Oct. 8 earthquake that killed an estimated 80,000 people in South Asia — mostly in Pakistan, and for survivors of flooding and landslides in…

The College of Liberal Arts and Science at Concordia University at Austin, Austin, Texas, seeks applicants for a full-time position in communication.  The position will begin January or August 2006.  The successful candidate will teach Communication Technology, Media Production, Media…

LCMS World Relief/Human Care is accepting donations for emergency relief for the millions affected by the Oct. 8 South Asia earthquake that killed an estimated 30,000 people in Pakistan and 1,400 in India, with fewer deaths also reported in Afghanistan. …

LCMS District and Congregational Services (DCS)–Youth Ministry has announced that plans are now firm to hold the 2007 National LCMS Youth Gathering in Orlando, Fla., instead of in New Orleans.  The Gathering is set for July 28-Aug. 1.   Youth…

Oct. 12 is now the earliest that the LCMS Youth Ministry staff plans to announce whether New Orleans is still the site for the 2007 National LCMS Youth Gathering. Rev. Terry Dittmer, director for LCMS District and Congregational Services —…

Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer will be installed Nov. 4 as the fifth president of Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., and says he’s looking forward to continued leadership at the school, which has seen a number of positive developments. Ahlersmeyer, 51, has…

LCMS World Mission and “Point of Truth,” The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s half-hour television worship program, are teaming up to produce eight special Ablaze!-themed episodes. Scheduled to air Oct. 30-Dec. 18, the episodes are designed to teach Christians to share their…

Eight “Lutheran college fairs” are planned for October and November at various sites around the country. Representatives of Lutheran colleges and universities nationwide — including those of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s Concordia University System — will be at the fairs to…