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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…
Synod Board endorses plans to strengthen CUS schools
By Joe Isenhower Jr. ORLANDO, Fla. — At its Nov. 15-16 meeting here, the LCMS Board of Directors heard and endorsed plans for strengthening in a number of ways the 10 LCMS colleges and universities that make up the Concordia…
Positions (January 2013)
South Wisconsin District Lutheran Church Extension Fund seeks to fill the position of LCEF vice-president. The individual selected for this position will serve on the South Wisconsin District Executive Team and be responsible for the operation and promotion of the…
Letters to the Editor (January 2013)
NIV disappointment I am very disappointed to hear that the 1984 New International Version translation of the Bible will no longer be used in the various worship and education materials. In my opinion, another new translation creates a greater distance…
One school shooting victim has LCMS ties
A child who had attended Sunday school at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newtown, Conn., was among those killed by a gunman Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown. The Rev. Glenn F. Merritt, director of Disaster Response for…
STL neighborhood boosted by grant dollars, plans for new housing
ST. LOUIS, December 11, 2012 – The historic College Hill neighborhood on St. Louis’ north side is getting a $50,000 boost through a Wells Fargo grant program designed to help stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods hard-hit by the economy.
National Lutheran Schools Week resources available
ST. LOUIS, December 6, 2012—Resource materials designed to help The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) schools celebrate “National Lutheran Schools Week” Jan. 27-Feb. 2 are now available free online.
Registration deadline draws near for first Life Conference
By Sarah Schafer January 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion for any reason. Since the 1973 decision, more than 53 million children have been aborted in the United States. To mark…
Synod to share Christmas presents, 'presence' with Sandy survivors
By Kim Plummer Krull As the struggles continue for many Superstorm Sandy survivors in the Northeast, two LCMS districts are joining forces with the Synod’s national office to share a special Christmas gift of help and hope with families who are…
Pastor’s son among those suffering after typhoon in Philippines
By Kim Plummer Krull As the death toll from Typhoon Bopha continues to climb, a Lutheran Filipino pastor is asking for prayers for his young son who suffered a serious injury after the powerful storm blew the roof off the…
Missionaries, children welcome retreat with others 'who understand'
By Kim Plummer Krull Swimming in the pool. Eating yummy Thai food. Being with Dad, who travels to other countries for work. Those are some things Emma Hanson, 12-year-old daughter of LCMS career missionaries Rev. Carl and Chenhsi Hanson, says…
LWML offers Christmas cards
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Christmas card for 2012 depicts Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. The inside of the card features quotes from three corresponding Christmas carols — “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “Christ the Savior is Born” and “We Three Kings”…
LCMS university system records record growth for 20th consecutive year
This fall’s total CUS enrollment in both graduate and undergraduate programs increased 4.1 percent – from 28,421 in fall 2011 to 29,597 this year, an increase of 1,176 students.
Seminary seeks campaign director, planned gift officer
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, seeks to fill two full-time positions: The campaign executive director manages all aspects of campaign planning and execution for a five-year fundraising effort to secure funds for the seminary’s annual operating budget, facilities expansion and enhancements,…
