Early reports from LAC missionaries confirm the impact of this storm on communities struggling to recover from previous storms.
New This Week
‘What a joy’: Day of Thanksgiving celebrates missionaries
On Aug. 26, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod recognized the service of eight missionaries and missionary families who are retiring or leaving the field and welcomed one new missionary.
Fall ‘Engage’: Sent out to serve
The Fall 2022 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ shares stories of those going into the world to proclaim God’s Word.
September ‘Witness’: 500 years of Luther’s New Testament
Luther’s translation of the Bible into the vernacular had a profound influence on the Reformation and the German language.
First round of Life Match grants awarded
A second set of applications is currently undergoing the review process, with a third phase to begin on Nov. 1.
Campus clips: Synod’s schools return to class
Beginning this month, Campus Clips will include updates from LCMS elementary and secondary schools as well as universities and seminaries.
‘Lifemark’: Motion picture about adoption shares pro-life message
LCMS Life Ministry has developed resources to aid viewers interested in further study and discussion of the issues raised in the movie.
Youth Ministry shares Gathering recap
The 15th triennial LCMS Youth Gathering was held July 9–13 in Houston.
Update from Ukraine: Meeting needs physical and spiritual
As war and violence continue to devastate Ukraine, the LCMS has responded in a variety of ways.
LCEF art contest to mark Synod’s 175th
Winning entries will be displayed at the LCEF booth during the 68th Regular Convention of the LCMS, set for July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee.
The sin of racism: A Gospel response
The church needs to condemn all sin, including racism, and articulate God’s love in Christ for all.
Hispanic National Convention celebrates new hymnal, discusses recruitment
The seventh LCMS Hispanic National Convention was held Aug. 2–5 under the theme “For We Are All One in Jesus Christ.”
‘Tell the next generation’: Black Ministry Family Convocation gathers in Mobile
From July 27 to 30, more than 240 people, including 63 children, gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala., under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation.”
LCEF announces Kaleidoscope awards
A total of $592,606 was awarded to 28 LCMS schools throughout the United States.
‘Let Us Keep Awake’ theme of MDFL Fall Conference
The Making Disciples for Life (MDFL) Fall Conference is set for Oct. 10–12 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
From the mission field – Walking together in Brazil
In June, representatives from the LCMS and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil signed a memorandum setting the criteria for the Alliance Missionary Project.
