Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.
Positions (March 2017)
Positions are available with the LCMS Office of International Mission and Concordia University System schools.
Luther movie premieres
More than 1,500 people watch “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World” at premieres in Houston, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Fort Wayne, Ind.
Camp Restore seeks volunteers for cleanup after NOLA tornado
Some 800 homes are in need of repair after an EF-3 tornado roars through New Orleans East Feb. 7.
Project aims to provide digital resources for Latin America pastors
The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through March 19.
Black convocation to offer ‘inspiring, helpful’ sessions
Registration is open for the 2017 LCMS Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation, set for July 12-16 in Birmingham, Ala.
2016 LCMS ‘Handbook’ available online
The updated “Handbook” includes the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod and features a revised and expanded index and a first-time separate red-lined edition.
Feb. 15 webinar topic: caring for creation with youth
The Rev. A. Trevor Sutton is scheduled to lead webinar discussion on the topic of “Going Green — Biblical Truth or Brief Trend?”
March for Life president returns to KFUO program
Jeanne Mancini is set to be moderator Kip Allen’s guest for Worldwide KFUO’s Feb. 15 “Free to be Faithful” program.
LCMS Lutherans join hundreds of thousands to march for life
Hundreds from the LCMS march and sing for life at the Jan. 27 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
‘Life 360°’ conference addresses current life issues
The 2017 LCMS Life Conference focuses on life from conception to natural death.
‘Mighty Fortress’ VBS celebrates Jesus’ victory
Concordia Publishing House’s new vacation Bible school program teaches children they can trust God to be their mighty fortress, their sure defense, even when times are tough.
Wanted: groups, individuals to lead English camps in Poland
Ten teams of four to five people are needed to serve in July and August.
LEA honors 10 educators with 2017 awards
Heading Lutheran Education Association’s distinguished-educators list is the Rev. William “Bill” Beckmann, recipient of the “Christus Magister” award.
Free: resource to guide church-planting efforts
The new “Mission Field: USA — A Resource for Church Planting” addresses cultural changes and integrates the “Witness, Mercy, Life Together” emphasis into a framework for doing missions.
