The film is “a cut above other films in the faith-based genre,” with “better script, acting, cinematography and design,” writes reviewer Ted Giese.
Military chaplains needed now ‘more than ever’
A new video from the Synod’s armed forces ministry features LCMS chaplains explaining the requirements, rewards and unique environment of serving in today’s military.
Synod, other advocates speak for religious liberty in secularized military
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Madrid allegedly was punished because of his religious beliefs about marriage and sexuality.
Reformation Relevance: ‘Merely a sleep’
An excerpt from a sermon by Martin Luther emphasizes how central the resurrection of Christ is for faith and for the comfort of all Christians.
Churches: ‘hub’ for continuing hurricane recovery in Haiti
LCMS Disaster Response provides ongoing relief to strengthen Haitian Lutheran partners after last October’s Hurricane Matthew.
LCMS congregation reaches out to vandalized Jewish cemetery
All Nations Church in University City, Mo., raises $3,348 to help with repairs and increased security at the St. Louis cemetery.
LCMS Witness & Outreach: re:Vitality and Every One His Witness
re:Vitality and Every One His Witness are separate, robust programs designed to complement and build upon each other. re:Vitality equips congregations and Every One His Witness equips individuals — both with the same purpose: to join in God’s mission to seek and to save the lost.
Worship institute online registration opens
LCMS Worship’s 2017 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music is set for July 25-28 at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill.
LCMS Disaster Response Conference set for Sept. 26-28
The conference will provide opportunities to learn from those who have experienced disaster around the world.
Lutherans help midwestern communities after late-winter tornadoes
Lutheran Early Response Teams join storm-recovery efforts in rural southeastern Missouri and central Illinois.
Synod Snapshot: Boards and Business
News from the February meetings of the LCMS Council of Presidents and Board of Directors.
LWML president presents mission grants in St. Louis
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League’s Patti Ross presents grants of $120,000 for renovations to the Lutheran Church of Nigeria’s seminary, and $25,000 to the Lutheran Young Adult Corps.
Rev. Dr. Albert Marcis was longtime SELC District president
Marcis — who served 25 years as SELC District president — died March 24 in Oviedo, Fla.
Orientation prepares new national, international missionaries for service
Six international missionaries and two national missionaries complete the one-week orientation, which culminated with a “Service of Sending” March 17.
Movie review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The new, live-action film includes some show-stopping musical scenes as well as some blatant homosexual references.
