Read the December ‘Lutheran Witness’ to learn more about the hymnody, poetry and decorations through which Christ is displayed for this world.
New This Week
Bethesda job coaches offer employment advocacy, support
By working with people with disabilities alongside their families, communities and employers, Bethesda aims to raise the percentage of individuals with disabilities in the workforce and make the case to employers for accommodating and hiring employees with disabilities.
CPH releases two-volume companion to LSB
The volumes contain stories, theological commentary and historical background for all of the hymns in ‘Lutheran Service Book.’
Prayerfully consider an end-of-year ‘Together as Synod’ gift
A “Together as Synod,” or undesignated, gift enhances domestic and international efforts to witness and show mercy to others, and to live life together as children of God.
Module 8 of ‘Preach the Word’ addresses preaching of Law and Gospel
The module encourages experienced preachers to “dig further … to proclaim Law and Gospel effectively in specific ways that flow from the biblical text.”
BNM, BIM, COP hold first meetings of new triennium
Among other business, the boards discussed the triennial mission emphasis established at the convention, “Making Disciples for Life.”
November ‘Witness’: State of the Synod
The November 2019 issue of “The Lutheran Witness” includes updates on the Synod’s financial situation and seven mission priorities.
National Offering tops $400,000 to bring ‘Joy to the World’
Gifts made throughout the 2019–22 National Offering cycle will bolster efforts to proclaim Christ in word and deed in challenging urban areas, to new immigrants, among college-age students, alongside partner-church missionaries, and in church-planting efforts both at home and abroad.
‘Making Disciples for Life’ Initial Gathering set for January
The event, which will take place Jan. 9–11 at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis, is open to all LCMS laypeople, pastors and church workers.
LCMS Board of Directors welcomes new members
The LCMS Board of Directors met Sept. 12–13 in St. Louis.
From the mission field – India Evangelical Lutheran Church
In August, pastors of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church gathered at Concordia Theological Seminary, Nagercoil, for the first Pastor’s Refresher Course in a decade.
Obituary: Paula Schlueter Ross, former managing editor of ‘Reporter’
Ross, managing editor of “Reporter” and manager of LCMS News and Information Services, died Nov. 13 at age 66. She retired on Feb. 1, 2019, after nearly 35 years with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Observe ‘Concordia University, Nebraska Sunday’ on Nov. 17
Founded in 1894, Concordia celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Charles S. Mueller Sr., former Southeastern District president
The Rev. Dr. Charles S. Mueller Sr., president emeritus of the LCMS Southeastern District, died Oct. 30.
Dallas Lutheran School to rebuild after October tornado
The Oct. 20 storm that spawned a series of tornadoes in North Texas is now being called the most expensive in state history.
