The Synod’s “What a Way” initiative officially got under way this summer by awarding 24…
Kids play, recall storms during `hope` camp
When 11 children arrived at Carol Joy Holling Camp near Ashland, Neb., for a July…
Robbers loot Nigerian church, beat president, treasurer
The president and treasurer of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria (LCN) have been released from…
Aug. 2 storm inflicts damage at `island` camp
Strong winds in a pre-dawn Aug. 2 storm toppled scores of trees at Lutheran Island…
CPH releases Small Catechism for children
My First Catechism, an illustrated version of Luther’s Small Catechism for children, is now available…
Wheat Ridge announces medical-mission service
Wheat Ridge Ministries is offering a new service to connect short-term medical-mission volunteers with Lutheran…
Items wanted, available (Sept.)
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…
Tax-exempt code prohibits political endorsements
As this year’s general election approaches, the Synod’s tax and compliance director is reminding congregations…
Requests for reinstatement (Sept.)
KRISTEN M. DAMROW, Neosho, Wis.; CAROLYN R. GAST, Shelby Township, Mich.; MARY HEINE, Ft. Morgan,…
Bjarne Wollan Teigen dies; rep to talks with LCMS
Dr. Bjarne Wollan Teigen, former president of Bethany College, Mankato, Minn., and a principal in…
Dittmer on youth gathering: `You can be proud of your kids`
By Joe Isenhower Jr. “You can be proud of your kids. They’re living out their faith.” That’s…
National offering receives $222,959 at opening worship
Delegates and guests contributed $222,959.26 toward the “One Mission Ablaze! National Offering” at the convention’s…
''Pressure Points'' with Dr. Bruce Hartung (August 2004)
Two readers write of similar dynamics in different contexts: Q: Never again! Points of order, parliamentary…
Kidwell, Lewis take top Int`l LLL, LHM posts
The International Lutheran Laymen’s League and its media outreach arm, Lutheran Hour Ministries, have announced…
Fiedler joins Foundation staff
Leonard “Len” Fiedler joins the LCMS Foundation staff in August as senior vice president for…
Altar, painting of Christ survive church fire
The undamaged altar and an oil painting of Christ in Gethsemane above it “stood out…
