When flooding and an explosion devastate parts of Accra, Ghana, on June 3, local Lutherans quickly come together to show mercy to their neighbors in need.
New England delegates re-elect Yeadon
At the New England District convention, the Rev. Timothy Yeadon is elected to his second term as district president.
Movie review: ‘Jurassic World’
It’s not a great film but certainly very good, writes reviewer Ted Giese. Parents should take the movie’s PG-13 rating seriously, though, as some scenes may be too intense for young children.
Northwest District re-elects Linnemann
Delegates to the LCMS Northwest District’s 64th convention elect the Rev. Paul Linnemann on the first ballot to his third term as district president.
Catechism survey yields helpful, positive results
The 2015 online survey — about updating the “Explanation” of “Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation,” in keeping with the 2013 Synod convention Resolution 3-13A — is now complete.
Parish Education – June 2015
Each church has the responsibility to offer lifelong biblical instruction to its members of all ages. Parish education is Christ-centered, biblical instruction for every person in the Church.
Snow elected to first term in Nebraska District
The Rev. Richard Snow of Battle Creek, Neb., succeeds the Rev. Dr. Russell Sommerfeld as district president.
Walk draws church, area leaders to College Hill
The June 6 “Peace and Praise Walk” focuses on the need, efforts and potential to revitalize the North St. Louis neighborhood.
South Wisconsin District elects Wille to fourth term
District convention delegates re-elect District President Rev. Dr. John C. Wille and all four vice-presidents.
North Wisconsin District re-elects Lueck president
Delegates to the district’s 51st convention re-elect the Rev. Dwayne M. Lueck unanimously on the first ballot.
Mission journal discusses global Christianity’s ‘shift’
The June 2015 issue of the “Journal of Lutheran Mission” reflects on the way in which the Holy Spirit has moved the Gospel from place to place.
CPH celebrates 50 years of Arch Books with new releases
New from Concordia Publishing House is “Arch Books Treasury: Vintage Collection 1964-65,” a compilation of the 12 original children’s books.
Seminary offers ‘Faith and Writing’ workshop
The Rev. Travis Scholl will co-lead the July 28-30 creative-writing workshop at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Rocky Mountain District re-elects Anderson
Delegates elect the Rev. Allen Anderson by acclamation to his second term as district president.
Texas District re-elects Hennings to top post
The Rev. Ken Hennings is elected to his fourth term as president during the district’s June 4-6 convention.
Atlantic District delegates elect Lecakes president
The Rev. Derek G. Lecakes of Niskayuna, N.Y., will succeed the Rev. Dr. David Benke as the district’s new president.
