By Kim Plummer Krull Will Luther, Moses and Isaiah be at school, too? Callers didn’t necessarily ask about the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs by their individual names, but that’s who they meant when they contacted Sandy Hook Elementary School as classes prepared…
Illinois district presidents sign letter supporting traditional marriage
By Vicki Biggs In advance of an anticipated vote in the Illinois Senate on a same-sex “marriage” law, three LCMS Illinois district presidents joined Roman Catholic, Muslim and Mormon church leaders in signing an open letter to Illinois lawmakers in…
St. Louis neighborhood to benefit from $50,000 grant
The historic College Hill neighborhood on St. Louis’ north side is getting a $50,000 boost through a 2012 Wells Fargo grant program designed to help stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods hard-hit by the economy. The money is being donated to LCMS National…
Russell Moore: why adoption is a 'pro-life' policy for evangelicals
(RNS) — Russell Moore, dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., recently talked with Religion News Service about why adoption has become his personal cause and why more evangelicals should be joining him. As…
Police recover Bible stolen from LCMS church
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — A scruffy-looking man walked up and down St. Louis’ antiques row trying to peddle an old Bible to store owners, but several thought something was amiss. Kenez Jakovac of Hammonds Books said he felt the same way,…
Convention Corner (January 2013)
With Barbara A. Below The theme for this year’s 65th Regular Convention of the Synod is “Baptized for This Moment” (Acts 2:38-39). You are going to see this theme showing up in all sorts of places long before the…
LWML offers 2013 Prayer Service
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League 2013 Prayer Service is now available for free download on the LWML website. The service, titled “Joyful, Joyful,” is based on James 5:13-16 and was written by the Rev. Larry A. Miller, pastor of First…
LWML convention registration opens Feb. 1
Registration opens Feb. 1 for the 35th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, June 27-30 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Under the theme “Quenched! by the Water,” from John 4:14, some 3,500 convention-goers and…
'Lutheran Witness' now available digitally from CPH
By Emily Barlean The Lutheran Witness — the flagship magazine of the LCMS — is adapting and growing into the 21st century with the introduction of its new digital edition. “Just as the printing press spread Dr. Luther’s explanation of…
Lutherans advocate for anti-malaria support in D.C.
By Vicki Biggs In Africa, a child dies of malaria every 60 seconds. As part of the ongoing efforts of the Lutheran Malaria Initiative (LMI) to reverse this statistic, leaders from the LCMS, Lutheran World Relief (LWR) and Lutheran churches…
LCMS provides $551,500 in grants for Sandy relief
ST. LOUIS, December 21, 2012—The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has released $551,500 in grants to help in the Superstorm Sandy relief effort, including $200,000 that is being used for a special Christmas initiative.
LCMS President offers new translation of Martin Luther’s book on praying
ST. LOUIS, December 19, 2012—The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), has authored a new translation of Martin Luther’s brief essay on prayer, called A Simple Way to Pray.
Official notice: requests for reinstatement (January 2013)
ROBERT DANIEL MACINA, Castle Rock, Colo., and WILLIAM JOSEPH COLE, Kendall, N.Y., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion–Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. PAULA RAABE, Skokie, Ill., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion–Commissioned…
Items available (January 2013)
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. Notices may be sent to Jennifer Duffy at…
LCEF Fall Conference emphasizes time for witness
By Joe Isenhower Jr. ORLANDO, Fla. — Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison told the 700 Lutherans gathered here Nov. 16-18 for the 2012 Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) Fall Leadership Conference that…
COP continues study, hears from Becket Fund
By David L. Strand ORLANDO, Fla. — Meetings of the Synod’s Council of Presidents (COP) typically are a blend of formal business and theological study of significant issues confronting these leaders in their work. This rule held true — particularly…
