Three Lutheran missionaries — including one from Brazil — have accepted calls to begin evangelistic and human-care work in the Dominican Republic, a West Indies nation sharing a border with Haiti. The missionaries — who were installed at an Aug. 27…
Chaplain `very satisfied` with work in Iraq
Chaplain (Major) James Lucas returned home to his family in Nappanee, Ind., in September after spending nearly 11 months in Iraq. And, while he’s happy to be home, he regrets “leaving the work behind” and is considering helping with hurricane…
Pressure Points with Dr. Bruce Hartung
Q: The congregation I serve is fairly small, with about 125 worshiping on a typical Sunday. Only a few of our more established members desire to hold a congregational office. As a result, several newer members are being pushed forward…
Items wanted, available
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 Hymnal Supplement ’98 in good condition. Faith…
Positions
Concordia University, Austin, Texas, is currently accepting applications for an associate/assistant professor of faculty in the College of Business in Marketing. Concordia University is a private university affiliated with The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and has a growing College of Business…
Requests for Reinstatement
CAROL M. ARMBRECHT, Itasca, Ill.; MELVIN M. MEYER, Milford, Ill.; and DIANE LYNN STATZA, Menomonee Falls, Wis., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Correspondence regarding these applications should be directed to…
Official notice: LCMS salary information
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH–MISSOURI SYNODSalary Information The Synod’s policy of full financial disclosure provides for making available to members of the Synod (congregations, pastors, teachers and others on the roster), on written request, the salary grid scales of all synodical and…
Outpouring of Synod love `phenomenal,` says official
By Joe Isenhower Jr. “The unprecedented outpouring of Christian love and generosity of our people is phenomenal,” said Rev. Matthew Harrison, executive director of LCMS World Relief/ Human Care, as he summed up the Synod’s response to Hurricane Katrina. “Congregations…
Members of Congress thank Synod for Katrina response
The three Missouri Synod members of the United States Congress thanked Synod members for their response to Hurricane Katrina in a Sept. 14 letter. They are Senator Conrad Burns of Montana; Congressman David Reichert, Washington; and Congressman John Shimkus, Illinois. Their…
COP looks at church worker concerns
Care and supervision of church workers — including hurricane relief, lay worker training, new worker placements, and military reserve chaplains — occupied major segments of the Sept. 17-21 Council of Presidents (COP) meeting in St. Louis. The COP includes presidents…
Southern District moves office to Baton Rouge
“All that has transpired will change the face of the Southern District,” President Kurtis Schultz told the Council of Presidents (COP) meeting. “Many have lost all things except the mercy and grace of God. And that’s all we need.” While Schultz…
Teams help `overwhelmed` pastors after Katrina
By Joe Isenhower Jr. Rev. Philip Wottrich, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Covington, La., says three other pastors on a relief team sent by the Synod’s Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support (CMGS) and LCMS World Relief/Human Care after Hurricane…
ILC admits Belgium church body, elects officers
BERLIN — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Belgium was accepted as the newest member of the International Lutheran Council during its 21st conference here Aug. 27-Sept. 7. The ILC is an association of 30 confessional Lutheran churches from all over the…
Katrina closes 12 LCMS schools; 2 reopen
Although the winds and waves of Hurricane Katrina closed 12 schools operated by Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod congregations along the Louisiana and Mississippi coastline, at least two were back in operation at Reporter’s press time, with seven others expected to reopen…
`YM2006` addresses abused teens issues
Teens who are abused will be the focus of “YM2006: A Youth Ministry Symposium” set for Jan. 13-15 at the JW Marriott hotel in Houston. LCMS District and Congregational Services — Youth Ministry will host the conference planned for professional and…
Auxiliaries, schools, CPH, others responding, too
By Paula Schlueter Ross In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, something unexpected happened at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Orlando, Fla. As its small Lutheran Women’s Missionary League group rallied to assemble LWML “survivor kits” for evacuees arriving in Orlando, dozens…
