The month is an opportunity to support individuals with developmental disabilities, to spread awareness about the progress that has been made, and to reflect on what more can be done.
National News
Council of Presidents signs Harrison’s abortion statement
The statement denounces recent actions of governors in New York and Illinois and affirms the Synod’s commitment to upholding the sanctity of life at all its stages.
‘Joy to the World’ theme of 2019 National Offering
National Offering gifts will benefit both national and international work.
Know before you go — to Haiti or anywhere
Following a fresh round of violent demonstrations in Haiti, the U.S. State Department has upgraded the Travel Advisory for the country to a Level 4 — Do Not Travel.
Concordia, Texas, campus unites as administrator’s son fights life-threatening illness
Owen Coulter, age 5, was released from the hospital on Feb. 7 following a “miracle” recovery from his 56-day ordeal with a viral illness.
Amid bitter cold, Lutherans share warm meal, bed
A reported 90 million Americans have experienced temperatures of zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower this week, and at least 21 deaths have been attributed to the cold.
College students gain tools for evangelism at LCMS U ‘Witness’ conference
The conference, held in Fort Wayne, Ind., offered dozens of sectionals, plenty of opportunities for fellowship, and worship at Concordia Theological Seminary and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Lutheran Federal Credit Union announces winners of Volunteer Leadership Award
The new award recognizes and thanks remarkable volunteers.
Webinars, podcasts support urban mission, church planting
The online resources from LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission and LCMS Church Planting are available at no cost.
Winter ‘Engage’: Changing lives through Christ’s mercy
The issue follows God’s people as they serve those in need in Kenyan refugee camps, immigrant communities and disaster zones.
‘Retention, evangelism, discipleship’: COP focuses on raising up the next generation
The LCMS Council of Presidents held its fall meeting in San Diego Nov. 12-15.
Concordia Historical Institute recognizes excellence in works published in 2017
At its 44th annual banquet, CHI presented awards in the categories of family history, biography and historic preservation, among others.
BOD continues on path toward best corporate stewardship
At its November meeting, the Board heard from its chairman about efforts to increase the efficiencies of corporate Synod so the church can use the savings on its “core competencies.”
LFL sponsors essay contest for elementary, high school students
The national winner in each of the two grade divisions will receive a $250 cash prize, plus free registration and lodging for a Lutherans For Life regional conference.
