The issue includes stories on mission work in Tanzania and Malawi, this summer’s LCMS Youth Gathering and the ordination of pastors in Latin America.
New This Week
October ‘Lutheran Witness’: Saints of the church
The issue includes accounts of remembered saints, saints who played prominent roles in the church but are lesser known, and saints who are still among us.
LEA brings teachers together in St. Louis
More than 2,700 educators attended the Lutheran Education Association’s triennial convocation Oct. 10–12 at the America’s Center Convention Complex.
English Bible Camp curriculum offered for parish use
The curriculum uses stories from the Book of Acts to teach about God’s gifts.
Black Ministry ‘Think Tank’ meets in Memphis
The grassroots group spent two days brainstorming ideas for LCMS Black Ministry.
From the mission field – Men’s Bible study in Taiwan
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Norman Edgar Nagel, professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
A funeral service for Nagel will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Meyer to retire as president of Concordia Seminary
The Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer has served as the seminary’s president since 2005.
Mueller retires, Lange is installed: Synod vice-presidents share thoughts on serving
The Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. retired on Aug. 31, and the Rev. Peter K. Lange took over the position on Sept. 1.
Nurturing singing — and faith — through music education
LCMS church musicians and educators learn strategies for increasing music literacy by developing aural skills.
Weedon retires as International Center chaplain
The Rev. William Weedon, International Center chaplain and director of LCMS Worship, has served in the dual position since its inception in 2012.
Obituary: Dr. Harold James Boldt, former executive director, LCMS Board for Parish Services
Boldt, who also formerly served as director of Elementary and Secondary Schools for the LCMS, died Sept. 19 in Rochester, Mich.
Southern California life conference draws over 300 participants
The Southern California “Defending Life” Conference was held Sept. 6-7 in Gardena, Calif.
Wolfram joins Office of International Mission
Mark Wolfram, who was installed on Aug. 30, will assist LCMS missionaries in making the various transitions required of their missionary service.
Lutheran Young Adult Corps participants sent to serve in St. Louis and Milwaukee
The new participants were blessed during a Sending Service on Aug. 27 at the LCMS International Center chapel in St. Louis.
