This is the final entry in the 2017 “Reformation Relevance” series.
News
FAQs address bylaw changes on ecclesiastical supervision
The changes were mandated by Resolution 12–14, adopted by the 2016 LCMS convention and endorsed in May by the Synod’s Board of Directors.
Boards and Business: National, International Mission
Both the National and International Mission boards met in St. Louis in October.
‘Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey’: new book on the Christian life from CPH
Author Rev. William Weedon is LCMS director of worship and International Center chaplain.
Rural and Small Town Mission conference ‘all about Jesus’
The conference was held Nov. 9–11 in Kansas City, Mo.
Seminaries plan preaching workshops, lecture and music events
The preaching workshops will focus on helping pastors plan and prepare for Lent.
Movie review: ‘The Star’
Here’s a clean family film that doesn’t disrespect Christianity and provides a positive movie-going experience for young children.
Warehouse fire destroys 1.5 million copies of GOOD NEWS magazine
The magazine is published in 20 languages through the Concordia Mission Society and read in over 100 countries.
LCMS, LCC, NALC release three-year Bible reading guide
The guide is the third joint effort of the three church bodies.
Buckman honored for service to military
Air Force Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James Buckman of Lake Forest, Ill., receives the Bronze St. Martin of Tours Medal.
Nancy Zieman, host of Wisconsin Public Television’s ‘Sewing with Nancy,’ dies at 64
A funeral service is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Peace Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam, Wis.
Registration opens for first Lutheran School Administrators Conference
The event for educators is set for March 11–13 in Orlando.
CUS enrollment falls slightly amid ‘challenging culture’ of higher education
The drop represents less than 1 percent since fall 2016 and doesn’t worry Concordia University System leaders.
November ‘Lutheran Witness’: State of the Synod
The November issue provides both a big picture outlook as well as a series of smaller “snapshots.”
Families with LCMS ties suffer wildfire damages
No members of LCMS congregations died, and no LCMS churches were damaged, but almost 50 LCMS families lost their homes in the fires.
Photo essay: Serving the homeless ‘anything but traditional’
Rev. John Suguitan and Deaconess Kelly Jacobs serve the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless in Cincinnati.
