The 20-member Next Generation Task Force has found that only one in three of the…
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World Mission to share Pentecost 2000 'learnings'
By Paula Schlueter Ross The good news: More than 900 cross-cultural ministries have been started by…
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Interest in 'Luther' brings film to nearly 100 theaters
With re-issue of the movie “Luther” already booked for almost 100 locations this winter, it…
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'Open Arms' conference set for April
An “Open Arms” Leadership Conference, focusing on starting congregations with childcare ministries, will be held…
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Fire destroys Sycamore, Ill., church
Rev. Don Phelps wore two “helmets” at the Feb. 9 fire that destroyed the building…
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Youth Gathering planners expect participants from 23 overseas church bodies
Young people and their adult leaders from 23 Missouri Synod partner churches around the world…
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Youth Gathering registration continues
Registration remains open for the 2004 National LCMS Youth Gathering in Orlando, Fla., with a late-registration…
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Community interest brings back 'Luther' movie
With re-issue of the movie “Luther” already booked for almost 100 locations this winter, it…
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CPH offers modern translation of Johann Gerhard's prayers
Meditations on Divine Mercy, new from Concordia Publishing House, offers a contemporary translation of Lutheran…
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Relocated Blind Mission office still offers resources
Even though Lutheran Blind Mission has moved into its own storefront location, about five miles…
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Family network forms to link workers, provide resources
A new Lutheran Family Ministry Network (LFMN) is being formed to help family-ministry practitioners stay…
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LCMS e-News adds two more newsletters
Two new publications are available via the free, Web-based LCMS e-News subscription service: “Mercy Notes,”…
Pressure Points, with Dr. Bruce Hartung
Q: We have a pretty tense and difficult situation in our congregation. One of our…
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February: Wanted, Available, Positions, Reinstatements
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Nominations: 2004 Synod Convention
The following are nominations for synodical offices, boards and commissions identified by synodical district. Elections…