LCMS Disaster Response is mounting a full-scale response in conjunction with the affected districts, district disaster response coordinators and the Synod’s Lutheran Early Response Team network.
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Two new preaching stations open in Uruguay
LCMS missionaries in Uruguay work with pastors of the Lutheran Church of Uruguay and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil to bring the Gospel to the Uruguayan people.

BOD looks to 2023 and beyond
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors met Aug. 25–26 in St. Louis,

LCMS response to Hurricane Ian underway
The response includes a center of operations at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Fla.

‘Reporter’ supplement: Hispanic Heritage Month
This bilingual supplement to the October 2022 Reporter highlights Hispanic Heritage Month with four features on the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

LCMS Disaster Response: Proclaiming the Gospel at all times
As Hurricane Ian continues its path of destruction, damage assessment begins.

Mine collapse closes Lutheran high school
Due to mine subsidence, Lutheran High School in Springfield, Ill., had to relocate before the start of the school year.

Relief efforts begin after Hurricane Fiona
Early reports from LAC missionaries confirm the impact of this storm on communities struggling to recover from previous storms.

‘What a joy’: Day of Thanksgiving celebrates missionaries
On Aug. 26, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod recognized the service of eight missionaries and missionary families who are retiring or leaving the field and welcomed one new missionary.

Fall ‘Engage’: Sent out to serve
The Fall 2022 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ shares stories of those going into the world to proclaim God’s Word.

September ‘Witness’: 500 years of Luther’s New Testament
Luther’s translation of the Bible into the vernacular had a profound influence on the Reformation and the German language.

First round of Life Match grants awarded
A second set of applications is currently undergoing the review process, with a third phase to begin on Nov. 1.

Campus clips: Synod’s schools return to class
Beginning this month, Campus Clips will include updates from LCMS elementary and secondary schools as well as universities and seminaries.

‘Lifemark’: Motion picture about adoption shares pro-life message
LCMS Life Ministry has developed resources to aid viewers interested in further study and discussion of the issues raised in the movie.

Youth Ministry shares Gathering recap
The 15th triennial LCMS Youth Gathering was held July 9–13 in Houston.