The massive amount of rain has burst dams and blocked roads. Pastors Denninger and Meyer discuss the differences between this disaster and Hurricane Hugo as they determine how to best serve the needs of the community and help with recovery.
Movie review: ‘The Martian’
Filled with suspense and dramatic tension, “The Martian” is a well-executed thriller, and viewers need not be sci-fi fans to enjoy the ride, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Photo gallery: “Let’s Talk Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty”
Members of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod attended the “Let’s Talk Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty” conference on Sept. 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
Memorial Service Sermon for Dr. Maggie Karner
‘Hidden with Christ in God, the life of the crucified and risen Lord was made manifest in Maggie’s life.’
Movie review: ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’
While this sequel has lots of action, it’s also missing some of the things that made the first “Maze Runner” film intriguing and fun, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Mercy Through Chaplains – September 2015
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Specialized Pastoral Ministry and Ministry to the Armed Forces military chaplains deliver Christ’s mercy through their words and service, providing much-needed spiritual care for His people in unique and challenging environments.
New mission journal focuses on Reformation
The edition contains papers presented at the second International Conference on Confessional Leadership this past spring in Wittenberg, Germany.
Photo gallery: Place of Refuge – Milwaukee
A Place of Refuge Ministries of South Wisconsin, which is based in Milwaukee, offers Christian care to women facing crisis pregnancy.
Photo gallery: Prince of Peace Lutheran – Orlando, Fla.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Orlando, Fla., hosted a worship service and Bible class on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Photo gallery: Y4Life servant event in Florida
Lutherans For Life hosted a YFLife servant event on Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Orlando, Fla., area.
New book chronicles early mission in Papua New Guinea
“From Ghosts to God in Enga Land” tells the story of the first LCMS missionaries bringing the Gospel to Papua New Guinea’s Enga people.
Pastoral Education – September 2015
The essentials of pastoral formation remain the same throughout the ages: Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio (prayer, meditation, spiritual affliction and trial).
Photo gallery: Lutherans and supporters protest Planned Parenthood in St. Louis
Lutherans and other supporters protest Planned Parenthood on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, outside the facility in St. Louis.
Photo gallery: Former Iowa webcam-abortion clinic now pro-life health center
Church and community members in Creston, Iowa, on Aug. 15 dedicated a pro-life pregnancy and women’s health resource center — the result of community efforts to repurpose a former Planned Parenthood facility known for conducting controversial telemedicine “webcam” abortions.
New LHM booklet teaches children about Jesus
“Do You Know Who Jesus Is?,” a new booklet for children from Lutheran Hour Ministries, tells the story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
