This issue of “The Lutheran Witness” explores suffering, dying, death and comfort in light of Christ and His cross.
‘Boards and Business’ — LCMS Board of Directors
Actions at the Board’s May 19-20 meeting in St. Louis include adoption of a prudent, lean Synod budget, contingent on further expense reductions.
Project aims to improve technology at Milwaukee school
The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through June 16.
Celebrating the Reformation’s 500th across the Synod
Here’s a list of events planned by LCMS congregations, districts and schools to celebrate the special observance.
Missionaries plan visits to stateside congregations
Over the next two years, every LCMS missionary family will make home visits to share their experiences with supporters.
Reformation Relevance: Jesus sweetens even death
Read how a Christian’s death “is the beginning of life” in this excerpt from Martin Luther’s “Fourteen Consolations” of 1520.
‘Boards and Business’ — Council of Presidents
At its April 22-25 meeting, the council hears reports and conducts business including the placement of pastoral candidates and assignment of vicars throughout the Synod.
Seminary to host deaf-ministry Church Interpreter Training
The workshop — June 25 to July 3 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne — is designed to improve the skills of deaf-ministry interpreters in church settings.
Partnership provides respite after disasters
LCMS Disaster Response and the Florida-Georgia District work together to provide respite, counseling and aftercare for pastors and their families following catastrophic events.
2017-18 ‘Chapel Talks’ now available
The resource contains an opening and closing service and 42 weekly chapel talks for use with students of all ages in Lutheran schools.
KFUO program addresses religious freedom in the military
KFUO moderator Kip Allen interviews Roger Drinnon (pictured) on the topic May 17 on Worldwide KFUO radio.
Discover ways to support LCMS missionaries
For two months every two years, each LCMS missionary family returns to the United States. This is an opportunity for the congregations, groups, and individuals of the LCMS to renew or consider beginning their support of a missionary.
Prayers, generosity enable LCMS mercy efforts after 2017 storms
Spring 2017 flooding in Missouri and tornadoes in Texas are only part of a string of destructive calamities straining available disaster-response resources.
CPH’s ‘From Atheism to Christianity’ tells story of C.S. Lewis
The 214-page book by the Rev. Dr. Joel Heck relates how an avowed atheist became one of the world’s most famous Christians.
Photo essay: One Foundation
A new addition to a multi-use building in Santiago, Dominican Republic, will now house a regional disaster-response/mercy center.
LWML convention offers family-friendly events
The 75th Anniversary Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League — June 22-25 in Albuquerque, N.M. — offers events and programs for all family members.
