Meeting in convention, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod votes to encourage the church body’s leadership “to continue discussions with the LCMS to strive for true unity based on full agreement in doctrine and practice.”
Manteno, Ill., church rebuilds after storm
Despite a damaging storm in June, Risen Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manteno, Ill., is still on target for holding their first worship service in the new building before Thanksgiving.
LMI program highlights in Africa
Find a list of program highlights from the Lutheran Malaria Initiative’s work in Africa from the August issue of the LMI Update.
LMI’s outreach manager talks about her trip to Kenya
Dionne Lovstad-Jones, manager of Development Outreach for the Lutheran Malaria Initiative (LMI) for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, talks about her trip to Kenya in the August 2013 issue of LMI Update.
Sem’s Lay Bible Institute to focus on Psalms
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host its fall Lay Bible Institute on four consecutive Wednesday evenings — Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23.
Buchholz to lead Lutheran Hour Ministries
Kurt Buchholz of Glen Arm, Md., will begin serving Aug. 30 as executive director of Lutheran Hour Ministries in St. Louis.
Pressure Points (August 2013)
This month’s column discusses the danger of a “pastors-only” group, and a pastor’s servant attitude.
National Offering tops $484,000
LCMS congregations and households have given more than $484,000 to “Together as Synod,” the triennial LCMS National Offering.
Harrison addresses joys, challenges for Synod
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison discusses chairing his first convention and the joy a Christian has in Christ.
Needed: volunteers to decorate Rose Parade floats
Although the Jan. 1, 2014, Tournament of Roses Parade is still five months away, preparations on the Lutheran Hour Ministries float are well under way.
Col. George ‘Bud’ Day dies
Col. George “Bud” Day — an LCMS member who was one of the most highly decorated military officers in U.S. history — died July 27 in Shalimar, Fla.
Final four resolutions pass for Theology, Church Relations Committee
On the last day of business, delegates pass resolutions on confession and absolution, men and women, creation and the doctrine of the call.
Convention’s ‘Life Together’ is in worship
The convention is “a gathering of the people of God,” says the Rev. William Weedon, “and the offering up of prayer becomes our primary business.”
Convention adopts 11 more resolutions on witness
On the final day of the convention, delegates adopt resolutions supporting campus ministry and giving thanks for 100 years of work among Chinese peoples, among others.
Three adopted Administration, Finance resolutions end convention business
OK’d: procedures for veep ranking , floor nominations,; urging ‘conversation’ on CCM opinions
Convention continues, strengthens SMP distance-education program
Delegates adopt two resolutions related to the Specific Ministry Pastor program.
