Mercy — from its scriptural foundation to how it appears in our daily lives — is the focus of the magazine’s March issue.
Worldwide Mercy — March 2016
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and its members are carrying Christ’s mercy to the world and bearing witness to God’s great love for all people. Read about the many forms of mercy, and find a list of free resources that are available for your use.
‘Stand’ grants enable mercy, witness outreach
Part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, $1 million is awarded in “Stand With Your Community” grants.
Ten new missionaries, families start two-week orientation
The missionaries are called by the Synod’s Office of International Mission to serve in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Planners announce convention theme: ‘Upon This Rock’
The 66th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is set for July 9-14 in Milwaukee.
Movie review: ‘Risen’
The film is respectful of the Christian faith in its consideration of what a nonbeliever would have to “reconcile” should he come in contact with the risen Christ.
‘Crowdfunding’ project aims to provide books for kids in Kenya
There are just two weeks left to raise the remaining $1,023 for the “Christ’s Care for Children: Libraries in Kenya” project.
Lutheran, Anglican leaders discuss religious freedom
The Feb. 8 Faith and Freedom Forum at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, features presidents of Lutheran Church—Canada, the Anglican Church in North America and the LCMS.
Confessional Lutherans, Anglicans draw closer
Participants in the Anglican Church in North America, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church—Canada’s ongoing ecumenical dialogue release an interim report on their work so far.
BNM meeting includes calls for strengthening Lutheran families
The Feb. 12-13 meeting of the LCMS Board for National Mission includes reports on Millennials and steady declines in Synod membership.
Rast reappointed as Fort Wayne seminary president
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., since 2011, is reappointed to another five years in the post.
BIM calls missionaries, explores significance of Christianity in Africa
The LCMS Board for International Mission calls six rostered church workers and appoints a layperson for service in Eurasia, East Africa and Latin America.
Health Ministry offers online parish-nursing course
The “Introduction to Parish Nursing in a Lutheran Setting” program includes videos, supplemental print materials and guided discussions and activities.
CPH’s ‘Barnyard Roundup’ teaches kids about Jesus’ love
Jesus loves you always and forever, no matter what. That’s the message of Concordia Publishing House’s 2016 vacation Bible school.
Fourth creation conference to discuss human origins
Dr. Robert Carter of Creation Ministries International will be among the speakers addressing “Adam and Eve: Myth or Reality?” at the June 10-11 event in St. Paul, Minn.
KFUO Audio: Interview about LCMS Mercy Medical Teams
KFUO Radio host Andy Bates talks with Tracy Quaethem and volunteers about LCMS Mercy Medical Teams. Quaethem, of LCMS Life and Health Ministries, shares details about the program, and past participants share personal stories from serving in Madagascar, Kenya and other underserved regions.
