All 62 people on the bus escape safely and without injury, but all of their equipment is lost.
Pittsburgh Lutherans restore LCMS historic cemetery
“We needed the cemetery in pristine condition for the sake of the people there and as a witness to the community,” says a lead organizer of the restoration.
Rev. Dr. Robert Sauer, former LCMS officer, dies
A funeral service is held Sept. 24 at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church in St. Peters, Mo.
Fort Collins, Colo., congregation helps 1,200 evacuees
Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colo., are staffing a local shelter — providing food, clothing and other necessities to weary flood victims.
National, international mission boards examine missiology
The Synod’s two mission boards review a draft of “A Theological Statement for Mission in the 21st Century,” a document mandated by the 2013 Synod convention.
National Mission board clarifies purpose, OKs SPM call process
At the most recent meeting, board members also tweak policies, elect officers and hear staff reports.
Boards gather for President’s Leadership Meeting
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison speaks about challenges and blessings in the Synod today and Dr. Leo S. Mackay Jr. addresses “Excellence into the Future.”
National Disaster Response Conference open to all
Anyone with an interest in responding to victims of natural and man-made disasters is welcome to attend the Synod’s Fifth National Disaster Response Conference, Oct. 7-10 in St. Louis.
Wheat Ridge announces ‘new, improved’ grant programs
Wheat Ridge Ministries in Itasca, Ill., has made changes to two grant programs that will enable grant applications to be submitted — and funded — more often.
LCMS president, officers and board, commission members installed
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, 13th president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, is installed to his second three-year term during a two-hour Service of Installation Sept. 14 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
At least one LCMS church hit by Colorado floods
Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colo., had about an inch of standing water in its basement, damaging carpeting, drywall and furniture in its main conference room and kitchen.
African-immigrant Lutherans choose ministry name, officers
More than 100 people attend a first-of-its-kind conference, which launches the new “African Lutheran Mission in the Americas” organization.
‘Future Search Conference’ sets criteria for Youth Gatherings
Assembling from across the country, 49 ministry leaders representing the LCMS and its partners take part in the conference to evaluate and plan for the church’s future national Youth Gatherings.
LCEF seeks nominations for awards
The awards — honoring LCMS individuals and organizations — will be presented by Lutheran Church Extension Fund at its 2013 Fall Leadership Conference, Nov. 22-24 in San Antonio.
Lutheran Malaria Initiative meets $125,000 challenge grant
The challenge grant, offered by Angel Tear Ministries, enables LMI to put $250,000 toward helping families in Africa, where nearly 700,000 people die annually from malaria.
Patton installed as coordinator of RSOs
Deaconess Cara Patton of Butte, Mont., is installed Sept. 9 as coordinator of the Synod’s Recognized Service Organizations program.
