In this issue, you are provided information about the Global Seminary Initiative (GSI) of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the positive impact this program has on its students and the world.
May, Harrison call for support of Indiana marriage bill
Indiana District President Rev. Daniel May and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison are working together to strengthen — and safeguard — traditional marriage in Indiana.
Synod announces three staff changes
The staff changes at the LCMS International Center involve the Rev. Dr. Edward Grimenstein, the Rev. Dr. Albert Collver III and the Rev. Steven Schave.
LHM’s Rose Parade float wins award
Sharing the message “Jesus Welcomes All,” the Lutheran Hour Ministries entry wins a trophy for “Most Beautiful Float 35 Feet and Under.”
Two college students raise $50,000-plus for LMI
Rebecca Monnier and Louisa Mehl, seniors at Concordia University, Nebraska, raise $50,605.14 for the Lutheran Malaria Initiative.
Seminaries offer workshops on Lenten preaching
Both LCMS seminaries are offering in January one-day workshops on preaching during the seven weeks of Lent, which begins March 5.
Gray installed as director of LCMS Black Ministry
“We are looking to you for leadership,” Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison tells Rev. Roosevelt Gray at his Jan. 7 installation service in St. Louis.
ILC talks with LWF, Catholics
International Lutheran Council reps discuss the relationship of the ILC with the Lutheran World Federation and possible ecumenical relations with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
Pressure Points (January 2014)
In this month’s “Pressure Points,” Dr. Bruce Hartung suggests ways to end an addiction to Internet pornography.
Pressure Points (December 2013)
Here’s some advice for pastors who “walk closely” with their congregation members and feel increasingly down and “edgy.”
Display at LCMS headquarters highlights Nativity
The lighted display shows three Wise Men and their camels, and a shepherd and sheep, making their way toward Baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
Two LCMS schools win U.S. Cellular contest
Dubuque Lutheran School in Dubuque, Iowa, and Valley Lutheran School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, receive checks for $25,000.
Mercy Medical Teams seek volunteers
Volunteers are needed to staff five Mercy Medical Teams that will serve in Madagascar, the Dominican Republic, Kenya and Kyrgyzstan in 2014.
A Light in the Darkness-Typhoon Haiyan Relief
See the effects of a devastating typhoon in Leyte province, Philippines, and watch how the LCMS responds with witness, mercy and life together.
Opportunities ‘to do good’ called ‘massive’
There are still opportunities to help those suffering from disasters — particularly in Colorado and the Philippines.
LCMS Disaster Response by the numbers
A quick look at disaster funds received and what’s still needed.
