In just a few weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of same-sex marriage in America and roll out the implications of that ruling for individual states. I expect the ruling to create an alleged constitutional right to same-sex marriage, contrary to God’s created orders, natural law and the inerrant Scriptures.
Download bulletin insert on Supreme Court marriage ruling
In June, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of same-sex marriage in America. Download a free bulletin insert to share with your congregation.
KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – Y4Life Campus Ministry Student Leadership Summit
Laura Davis, director of Y4Life (a ministry of Lutherans for Life), reviews the recent Y4Life Campus Ministry Student Leadership Summit (March 27-29, 2015) aimed at equipping college students to be peer leaders in life-affirming programs on their campuses. Lydia Wallace, nursing student at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, shared her perspective on the summit as well.
KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – Teacher Appreciation Day
Mike Schiemann, principal, Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School, Cornelius, Ore.; Dr. Christopher Cody, principal, Mt. Olive Lutheran School, Milwaukee, Wis.; and Terry Schmidt, director, LCMS School Ministry, share their appreciation for teachers.
KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – Top 10 Things to Know About Freshmen Year
Pastor Jay Winters, University Lutheran Church, Tallahassee, Fla., and Florida State student, Garrett Fanskousky, discuss topics important for parents to know about freshman year in college and the importance of campus ministry.
KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – LCMS Servant Events
Jim Lohman, DCE; Rev. Craig Bertram and Shelly Carlson, Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, Minn.; and Sue Hart, DCE, Bethesda Lutheran Communities discuss their involvement in planning, leading and serving with LCMS Servant Events.
Photo gallery: Tornado destroys Zion Lutheran in Delmont, S.D.
An EF2 tornado ripped through Delmont, S.D., mid-morning on Sunday, May 10, and destroyed Zion Lutheran Church. The twister claimed no lives but injured nine people, including at least one Zion member who was hospitalized.
So Help Me God Newsletter: July-September 2015
In this issue from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, the ongoing need for married couples to discuss with each other where they are emotionally is discussed. An article suggesting to married couples what they can do to avoid destroying their marriage is also provided. In addition, a devotional thought to encourage readers in their faith is shared.
Prayers for Rogate Sunday
For those churches who use the historic series, and particularly churches in rural areas, this download will be a blessing for Rogate Sunday on May 10, 2015. It is an order for seeking God’s blessing on the fields from which our food comes.
View video, photos of dedication in Wittenberg
The International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, is dedicated on Sunday, May 3, and a video and photos of the historic event are available.
Bulletin insert: Nepal earthquake relief
Download a bulletin insert that offers ways LCMS members and congregations may support the earthquake relief work in Nepal.
Pastoral Education – May 2015
The essentials of pastoral formation remain the same throughout the ages: Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio (prayer, meditation, spiritual affliction and trial).
LCMS president signs letter reaffirming marriage
On Thursday, April 23, LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison, along with other religious leaders, signed an open letter reaffirming one-man, one-woman marriage.
KFUO Audio: His Time – Lutheran Church Charities
Tim Hetzner, president of Lutheran Church Charities, talks about their recent work and the purpose for their ministry.
KFUO Audio: World Lutheran News Digest – The Role of Military Chaplains
Chaplain Craig G. Muehler, director, LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, discusses the role of the military chaplain.
KFUO Audio: His Time – Specialized Pastoral Ministry
Rev. Dr. Bill Wagner, presenter at this year’s LCMS Emergency Services Chaplaincy Day Conference on May 4, talks about the two Specialized Pastoral Ministry education events that are coming up this May.
