The Rev. Ross Johnson, co-director of LCMS Disaster Response, gives an update from the Philippines on the Synod’s response to Typhoon Haiyan.
3,100 educators meet for LEA’s 2013 convocation
The educators — from 36 states and nine countries — came together in Milwaukee for Lutheran Education Association’s 11th convocation.
LFL conference: Speak out, share God’s love on life issues
Some 300 people hear about life concerns at the Lutherans For Life national conference, Nov. 8-9 in Urbandale, Iowa.
Mission agencies to meet in January
The 2014 national conference of the Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies, or ALMA, is planned for Jan. 30-31 in St. Louis.
LCMS team reaches typhoon-ravaged area
The Rev. Glen Merritt and other LCMS Disaster Response staff visit “a totally devastated area” on the southern end of Leyte, the Philippines.
Grant to help Illinois congregation reach out after tornado
The $10,000 grant from LCMS Disaster Response to St. John’s Lutheran Church, New Minden, Ill., will be used to help survivors get back on their feet after deadly storms rip through five states.
Tornadoes damage two Illinois churches, members’ homes
No LCMS members were injured by the multi-state storms, according to initial reports, but the homes of at least 17 Synod families sustained severe damage.
New LCMS nonprofit in India completes first projects
The India Lutheran Development and Relief Agency provides three Lutheran schools in India with new restrooms, computers, study rooms and roofs.
CPH offers last of Self-Study (NIV) Bibles
There are only a few thousand left at Concordia Publishing House, and this particular translation won’t be reprinted.
Gray begins work as director of Black Ministry
The Rev. Roosevelt Gray Jr. begins work as director of the ministry serving predominantly black communities and African immigrants.
Historical Institute presents awards for 2012
Concordia Historical Institute presents “Awards of Commendation” to 23 historians Nov. 7 for exemplary accomplishment in the field of American Lutheran history.
Johnson installed as director of LCMS Disaster Response
The Rev. Ross E. Johnson, installed Nov. 13, will succeed the Rev. Glenn Merritt in the post.
Donofrio installed as KFUO assistant director
The Rev. Craig J. Donofrio, formerly of Pasadena, Calif., is installed Nov. 11 as assistant director of Broadcast Services for KFUO Radio.
LCMS team prepares to deploy to Philippines
Objectives include working collaboratively with the LCMS partner church there and LCMS staff members in the Asia Pacific region and “to get on the ground and see what the needs are as soon as possible.”
Pastor completes 24-hour ‘ultramarathon’ to raise mission funds
The Rev. Mark Junkans of Houston — whose 119-mile ordeal raised $80,000-plus — said he “never thought of giving up” because he “wanted to make a difference for the kingdom of God.”
President’s first Twitter discussion wide-ranging
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison answers dozens of questions, ranging from deep theological inquiries to off-the-wall personal trivia.
