The undamaged altar and an oil painting of Christ in Gethsemane above it “stood out like a beacon” as a bulldozer tore down the charred walls of the 117-year-old sanctuary of Zion Lutheran Church in Wenona, Ill. “It reminded us…
Thrivent gives $1.4 million for 18 Synod projects
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is giving a $1,424,600 grant this year that will fund 18 projects of Synod boards, commissions and other national ministries. Amounts allocated from the grant range from $6,000 for meetings of Synod leaders who prioritized the…
August 2004
Low batteries I empathize with the pastor whose letter appeared in the June “Pressure Points” column. If I may offer some advice in addition to that offered by Dr. Bruce Hartung, it would be as follows: First, be assured that…
Items wanted (August)
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 The Lutheran Hymnal, 30-50 red or blue…
Requests for reinstatement (August)
CHARLES B. BISHOP, Green Bay, Wis.; STEPHEN HAKES, Norfolk, Neb.; LEROY M. HANSEN, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and HARALD SCHOUBYE, Edina, Minn., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. SHIRLEY BUNDSCHUH, Klickitat, Wash.; MICHELLE…
Notice of intent (Concordia, Mequon)
The Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., herewith gives notice of intent to promote to a continuing-level appointment the following: DR. MARJI BELL, DR. DENNIS EVANS, DR. SUSAN MOBLEY and DR. CARRIE SCHEEL. Any comments concerning this…
Official notice (Concordia, River Forest)
The following have accepted nomination and are candidates for the presidency of Concordia University, River Forest, Ill.: Rev. Dr. Gary Bertels — River Forest, Ill. Dr. Fred Boos — River Forest, Ill. Rev. Dr. Alan Borcherding — St. Louis, Mo.Rev.…
National offering receives $222,959 at opening worship
Delegates and guests contributed $222,959.26 toward the “One Mission Ablaze! National Offering” at the convention’s opening worship service on Sunday, July 11. That figure brings the total received for the offering to $660,656, as of this writing. Funds raised will be divided…
''Pressure Points'' with Dr. Bruce Hartung (August 2004)
Two readers write of similar dynamics in different contexts: Q: Never again! Points of order, parliamentary maneuvering, angry people, controversy! This was my first and will be my last Synod convention. If this is the church, no wonder we are declining. …
Kidwell, Lewis take top Int`l LLL, LHM posts
The International Lutheran Laymen’s League and its media outreach arm, Lutheran Hour Ministries, have announced new leadership. Delegates to the Int’l LLL’s 87th annual international convention, July 22-25 in Rapid City, S.D., elected John “Jack” Kidwell of Bay City, Mich., as…
Fiedler joins Foundation staff
Leonard “Len” Fiedler joins the LCMS Foundation staff in August as senior vice president for ministry resource development. For the last 10 years, he was vice president for development at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. In his new position, Fielder will…
Kieschnick discusses convention, next three years
By David L. Mahsman As he stands on the cusp of a new triennium and a second term in office, LCMS President Gerald Kieschnick says three broad areas of synodical work are going to get a lot of his attention:…
Black convocation will go to two-year cycle
By Joe Isenhower Jr. Delegates to the 2004 Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 7-11 in St. Louis, decided that national convocations from now on will be in even-numbered years and regional convocations will be in odd-numbered years. In recent years,…
Resolutions note Black ministry anniversary, back schools, affirm ‘responsible’ worship
ST. LOUIS — Wednesday (July 14) afternoon, delegates at the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod here passed five resolutions presented by the floor committee on district and congregational services. Those resolutions call for: * celebrating…
Convention completes elections to boards and commissions
ST. LOUIS—Delegates to the 62nd Regular convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod completed elections Wednesday (July 14) for numerous boards and commissions. The election results, listed by board and commission, include: • Board for District and Congregational Services:…
Convention adopts revised `Handbook`
ST. LOUIS — After some debate, delegates to the Synod’s 62nd Regular Convention July 14 adopted a revision of the 2001 Handbook, which contains the church body’s Constitution, Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. The vote was 921 to 230. …
