Project 24 opens a new boarding facility in Kenya; missionaries in Papua New Guinea publish a paper against sorcery-accusation-related violence.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Alvin V. Kollmann, former Southern Illinois District president
Kollmann, who served as president of the LCMS Southern Illinois District from 1976 to 1994, died October 7 at the age of 88.
Official notice: Nominating Ballots and Voter Registration
Official nominating ballots for the offices of President, First Vice-President, and regional vice-presidents have been mailed, on October 1, 2018, to every member congregation of the Synod according to the list of member congregations maintained by the Synod’s Department of Rosters, Statistics, and Research.
In the Fall ‘Engage’: Crossing barriers and borders
The Fall 2018 issue of Lutherans Engage the World looks at a few of the ways God is working through Lutherans around the world.
In the October ‘Witness’: Ministry and mental health
The October issue of The Lutheran Witness examines topics relating to ministry and mental health.
Official notice: LCMS seminaries (Oct. 2018)
A notice about the nondiscrimination policy at LCMS seminaries.
Official notice: Concordia University System (Oct. 2018)
A notice about the nondiscrimination policy at LCMS colleges and universities.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Oct. 2018)
A listing of those who have applied — and been approved — for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Official notice: Colloquies (Oct. 2018)
A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod
Items wanted, available (Oct. 2018)
Wanted this month are Bible textbooks and liturgy books. Available are paraments and an organ.
RSO update (March-September 2018)
A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed and those whose RSO status has been removed.
From the mission field – Lithuania rehab center
On Aug. 18, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania (CELCL) dedicated a new chapel and residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Garliava, Lithuania.
Share it! – Encouraging good health
Answers to the question, “How does your congregation or school encourage good health among members, students and/or workers?”
