“Aladdin” is one of the better recent Disney live-action remakes, but it is still silver next to gold when compared to the 1992 animated film.
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Volunteer for ‘Project Restore’ in Nebraska
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont, Neb., is seeking volunteers for the ongoing recovery effort, which is expected to take at least a year.
CTCR report looks at ‘Christians and Social Media’
The report seeks to consider how Christians can “best use — or, if necessary, avoid the use of — this technology to glorify our God and Savior, build up the Body of Christ and extend His kingdom in the world.”
Summer Servant Events still taking registrations
The events range in duration from a few days to several weeks and are open to a variety of ages.
Bethesda observes 115th anniversary, celebrates awareness month
Bethesda Lutheran Communities — an LCMS Recognized Service Organization — provides homes and other services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
May ‘Witness’ asks, ‘Who is the Holy Spirit?’
The May issue offers readers an in-depth look at what Scripture and Lutheran theology say about the Third Person of the Trinity.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. William ‘Bill’ Meyer, former president of CUS
Meyer, who also served as former executive director of the LCMS Board for Higher Education, died on Feb. 1.
From the mission field – Healing in Rwanda
In March, Ambassadors of Reconciliation, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, provided reconciliation training for Rwandan pastors and laypeople affected by the 1994 genocide.
LWML headed to Mobile for summer convention
The 38th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will take place June 20–23 under the theme, “In Praise to the LORD!”
Movie review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’
With its themes of sacrifice and failure, “Avengers: Endgame” offers much for Christian viewers to think about.
COP places candidates, thanks Mueller, affirms unity
At its most recent meeting, the LCMS Council of Presidents issued a statement regarding the handling of Synod properties in Hong Kong and the relocation of the Asia Regional Office to Chiayi City, Taiwan.
National Offering to bring ‘Joy to the World’
Congregations are encouraged to set aside Sunday, June 9, as “National Offering Sunday.”
Stewardship devotional emphasizes ‘Simple Gifts’
The new resource from LCMS Stewardship Ministry is now available for free download.
‘I am not ashamed of this Gospel’: LCMS Black Ministry Director Gray leads convocation at CTSFW
Gray, a graduate of CTSFW, spoke about the pastoral ministry and the history of LCMS Black Ministry.
Seminaries to livestream Call Day services online
Those seeking or sharing information on social media about both Call Day services are encouraged to use the hashtag #LCMSCallDay.
Society of Creation to host conference at LCMS International Center
The conference will study various topics related to the age of Earth.
