Ohio Lutheran passionate about support for Japanese partners

James Domingo typically sits in the pew at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Solon, Ohio. On…

Leaders address timing for response to Japan

By Kim Plummer Krull Acknowledging the frustration of watching the growing crisis in Japan unfold,…

Collver provides Japan update in KFUO interview

In a March 17 interview on KFUO Radio, Dr. Albert B. Collver III, the Synod’s…

World Mission relocates Tokyo missionaries

LCMS World Mission moved a career missionary family and three GEO missionaries and their spouses…

Volunteers needed later, for 'long-haul' response in Japan

Thanking concerned volunteers for their many offers to serve in Japan, Maggie Karner, director of…

Blanke: Prayers needed for Japan's 'new reality'

As people in Japan adjust to “a new reality” after the devastating March 11 earthquake…

Materials available for 'Concordia Sunday'

Free materials are available from the Concordia University System (CUS) to celebrate “Concordia Sunday,” a…

Japan disaster FAQs provide answers

A PDF of “frequently asked questions” — and answers — related to the March 11…

Michigan congregation reaches out to Japanese friends

By Kim Plummer Krull Printed e-mail messages and pictures from the congregation’s many friends in…

Japanese pastor provides March 15 update

In an e-mail to the LCMS, Rev. Manabu Wakabayashi, a pastor of the Japan Lutheran…

At a glance: Lutherans in Japan

By James Heine Japan is a nation of some 126.5 million people. It is one…

Japan 'help page' offers news, resources

The Japan Earthquake Relief “help page” — located online at www.lcms.org/help — offers a variety…

Gifts for Japan relief approach $100,000

As of March 15, monetary gifts approaching $100,000 have been given for the Synod’s response…

Synod commits $200,000 for two Japan churches

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is making available an initial $200,000 to two Lutheran church bodies…

Japan missionary's update expresses 'reason to hope'

“God gives us reason to hope and hold on to His promises, in spite of…

'Continue to pray,' says JLC president

In a March 12 e-mail sent to LCMS leaders, Rev. Yutaka Kumei, president of the…