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.
CPH Warehouse Sale Nov. 2-6 online, in store
The annual sale offers discount prices for Concordia Publishing House products, both on its website and at its St. Louis bookstore.
Gifts to Global Mission Fund can be doubled in November
A donor is offering to match — up to $100,000 — contributions to the fund, which supports Gospel outreach and humanitarian efforts worldwide.
Letter: Volunteers needed in Texas
The Rev. Ken Hennings, president of the LCMS Texas District, thanks those who have helped and invites additional volunteers.
Luther film ‘package’ includes DVD, Bible study
“Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” is now available with a six-week Bible study.
LCMS statistics for 2016: membership down, contributions up
But only about 70 percent of the Synod’s 6,100 congregations reported.
Reformation Relevance: The marks of the Church
Indicating where the Church is located are God’s Word; Holy Baptism; the Sacrament of the Altar; the Office of the Keys; called ministers; prayer, praise and thanksgiving to God; and the sacred cross.
COP reviews Koinonia Project outcomes, hears president’s report
The council also discussed plans to study church-worker health and well-being.
