My First Catechism, an illustrated version of Luther’s Small Catechism for children, is now available…
Pastor fights to regain access at racetracks
By Kim Plummer Krull A veteran LCMS chaplain is fighting to regain access at two Northern…
Items wanted, available (Sept.)
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…
`What a Way` initiative awards scholarships, launches Web site
The Synod’s “What a Way” initiative officially got under way this summer by awarding 24…
Requests for reinstatement (Sept.)
KRISTEN M. DAMROW, Neosho, Wis.; CAROLYN R. GAST, Shelby Township, Mich.; MARY HEINE, Ft. Morgan,…
Kids play, recall storms during `hope` camp
When 11 children arrived at Carol Joy Holling Camp near Ashland, Neb., for a July…
Positions (Sept.)
Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, seeks a full-time editor of music/worship materials. The editor will…
Robbers loot Nigerian church, beat president, treasurer
The president and treasurer of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria (LCN) have been released from…
Aug. 2 storm inflicts damage at `island` camp
Strong winds in a pre-dawn Aug. 2 storm toppled scores of trees at Lutheran Island…
Wheat Ridge announces medical-mission service
Wheat Ridge Ministries is offering a new service to connect short-term medical-mission volunteers with Lutheran…
Tax-exempt code prohibits political endorsements
As this year’s general election approaches, the Synod’s tax and compliance director is reminding congregations…
Bjarne Wollan Teigen dies; rep to talks with LCMS
Dr. Bjarne Wollan Teigen, former president of Bethany College, Mankato, Minn., and a principal in…
Dittmer on youth gathering: `You can be proud of your kids`
By Joe Isenhower Jr. “You can be proud of your kids. They’re living out their faith.” That’s…
National offering receives $222,959 at opening worship
Delegates and guests contributed $222,959.26 toward the “One Mission Ablaze! National Offering” at the convention’s…
''Pressure Points'' with Dr. Bruce Hartung (August 2004)
Two readers write of similar dynamics in different contexts: Q: Never again! Points of order, parliamentary…
Kidwell, Lewis take top Int`l LLL, LHM posts
The International Lutheran Laymen’s League and its media outreach arm, Lutheran Hour Ministries, have announced…