Christian viewers may want to ask, “Are personal evil deeds permissible providing something evil is being avenged?” writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Great Expectations Newsletter – May 2014
In this issue from LCMS’ Office of National Mission, the importance of supporting those adult children who are raising their own children, and at the same time, parenting their elderly parents, is discussed. Some ways a congregation can minister to and help these individuals are outlined and explained.
Pressure Points (June 2014)
The Rev. Dr. Bruce Hartung discusses how congregations can be welcoming and supportive to new church workers.
Movie review: ‘Godzilla’
In “Godzilla,” “viewers of every stripe will have an opportunity to ask where they place their trust — in God, in man or in nature?” writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission: Engaging Your Community (KFUO interview with Rev. Todd Kollbaum)
Rev. Todd Kollbaum discusses how rural and small town churches can engage their communities.
Movie review: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’
The new film is a great analogy of David and Goliath, minus one key element, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Great Expectations Newsletter – April 2014
In this issue from LCMS’ Office of National Mission, the topic of helping versus enabling older adults in their spiritual lives is discussed. Some ways a congregation can handle the fine line between these two concepts — and, at the same time, equip older adults in a congregation to better care for themselves spiritually — are outlined and explained.
LCMS Disaster Response reaches out following storms in central, southern United States
LCMS Disaster Response is reaching out with mercy to help LCMS congregations in Arkansas and Mississippi as they help their members and neighbors affected by the April 27-28 tornadoes that killed at least 30 people and shattered dozens of homes and businesses across the central and southern United States.
Movie review: ‘Heaven is for Real’
The new movie is ‘heartwarming’ but lacks ‘a heavenly roadmap,’ writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Pressure Points (May 2014)
The Rev. Dr. Bruce Hartung discusses the issue of computer use by pastors: how much is too much?
Exsultet and the Preface for the Great Vigil of Easter
Learn how to chant the Exsultet and the Preface for the Great Vigil of Easter! Listen here to Pr. Sean Daenzer as he chants it for you.
CPH to release new devotional for parents
“Blessings and Prayers for Parents,” to be released June 2, may be pre-ordered from Concordia Publishing House.
LIRS provides free ‘Refugee Sunday’ resources
The kit to help congregations, schools and campus ministries mark the June 22 observance is due to be mailed in mid-April.
Harrison encourages church workers in videos
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison encourages clergymen in their preaching and urges congregations to encourage their church workers.
The Newsletter of The 72 – March 2014
In this issue from LCMS’ Witness & Outreach Ministry, you will read about the work that has been done and is currently being done through The 72 program. You are provided feedback from a few congregations who have worked with The 72 this past year. In addition, information about The 72 training module updates and upcoming training events for those new to The 72 program is provided.
LCMS debuts mission journal
The first issue of the new e-publication addresses whether there is a distinctly LCMS approach to mission.
