Rosin died on Jan. 24 in Shawano, Wis.
From the mission field – Updates on COVID-19
OIM executive director encourages missionaries; LCMS funds grants for coronavirus awareness.
LCMS colleges and seminaries serve students and communities during pandemic
During the COVID-19 shutdown, the Synod’s institutions of higher learning are looking for ways to help while following government-imposed safety mandates.
CPH offers free resources amid COVID-19 shutdown
Resources are available for congregations, families and individuals.
From the mission field – Free, online catechisms
Ceylon Evangelical Lutheran Publishing House has announced the release of downloadable, online versions of Luther’s Small Catechism in multiple languages.
Spring ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ shows Christ’s love for the hurting
Included in the issue are stories about what it looks like, as Christ’s followers, to make disciples for life.
April ‘Witness’ defends biblical teaching about Jesus’ resurrection
The issue also shares tips for talking to friends and family about the resurrection, examines what 1 Corinthians 15 says about the resurrection, and extols hymns that celebrate the resurrection.
Synod chaplain issues Scripture-memory challenge
New memory verses will be posted weekly and shared on LCMS social media.
Concordia Lutheran Ministries adjusts care for seniors and staff during pandemic
The senior care provider is taking extra steps to ensure residents’ safety and keep them connected to the community.
Coronavirus stimulus includes ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ to assist small businesses, including religious nonprofits
On April 2, the U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed that tax-exempt nonprofits such as churches are eligible to apply.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund partners with Synod to assist church workers during pandemic
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LCMS will use Soldiers of the Cross as one means to continue to assist LCMS church workers and their families.
St. Louis-area Lutherans ‘March on the Arch’
The event, organized by the Coalition for Life–St. Louis, saw its largest turnout ever in 2020.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., former LCMS first vice-president
The Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. died March 21.
‘We tremble not, we fear no ill’: As COVID-19 spreads, the Word of God remains
To abide by social distancing guidelines, many LCMS churches are offering online-only services.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Gary M. Arp, president emeritus of LCMS Iowa District East
The Rev. Dr. Gary M. Arp died on March 12. He was 85.
