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Number of Lutherans worldwide climbs to nearly 66 million
Membership among Lutheran churches in the last two years increased by 570,000, bringing the number…

Lutheran singles to gather
Lutheran “singles” — never married, divorced or widowed — are invited to attend a get-together…

Library for Blind offers audio, too
The Library for the Blind, a ministry of Lutheran Blind Mission, St. Louis, offers free,…

'Open Arms' conference set for April
An “Open Arms” Leadership Conference, focusing on starting congregations with childcare ministries, will be held…

Fire destroys Sycamore, Ill., church
Rev. Don Phelps wore two “helmets” at the Feb. 9 fire that destroyed the building…

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…

Youth Gathering registration continues
Registration remains open for the 2004 National LCMS Youth Gathering in Orlando, Fla., with a late-registration…

Community interest brings back 'Luther' movie
With re-issue of the movie “Luther” already booked for almost 100 locations this winter, it…

CPH offers modern translation of Johann Gerhard's prayers
Meditations on Divine Mercy, new from Concordia Publishing House, offers a contemporary translation of Lutheran…

February: Wanted, Available, Positions, Reinstatements
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…

Nominations: 2004 Synod Convention
The following are nominations for synodical offices, boards and commissions identified by synodical district. Elections…

"Letters" February 2004
Take from districts? I write in response to “Directors adopt policy in principle to set…

Lutherans can help earthquake victims in Iran
Lutherans can help the tens of thousands of injured and homeless after the massive Dec.…

CPH releases spring catalog
Children’s, educational and devotional items — including gift books for Easter, confirmation, Mother’s Day and…