The volumes contain stories, theological commentary and historical background for all of the hymns in ‘Lutheran Service Book.’
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Prayerfully consider an end-of-year ‘Together as Synod’ gift
A “Together as Synod,” or undesignated, gift enhances domestic and international efforts to witness and show mercy to others, and to live life together as children of God.
Module 8 of ‘Preach the Word’ addresses preaching of Law and Gospel
The module encourages experienced preachers to “dig further … to proclaim Law and Gospel effectively in specific ways that flow from the biblical text.”
BNM, BIM, COP hold first meetings of new triennium
Among other business, the boards discussed the triennial mission emphasis established at the convention, “Making Disciples for Life.”
National Offering tops $400,000 to bring ‘Joy to the World’
Gifts made throughout the 2019–22 National Offering cycle will bolster efforts to proclaim Christ in word and deed in challenging urban areas, to new immigrants, among college-age students, alongside partner-church missionaries, and in church-planting efforts both at home and abroad.
LCMS Board of Directors welcomes new members
The LCMS Board of Directors met Sept. 12–13 in St. Louis.
Obituary: Paula Schlueter Ross, former managing editor of ‘Reporter’
Ross, managing editor of “Reporter” and manager of LCMS News and Information Services, died Nov. 13 at age 66. She retired on Feb. 1, 2019, after nearly 35 years with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Observe ‘Concordia University, Nebraska Sunday’ on Nov. 17
Founded in 1894, Concordia celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.
Dallas Lutheran School to rebuild after October tornado
The Oct. 20 storm that spawned a series of tornadoes in North Texas is now being called the most expensive in state history.
Lutherans to march for life in nation’s capital
The 47th Annual National March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Walter A. Maier II, former Synod vice-president
A funeral service is set for 11 a.m. Oct. 31 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Synod leaders meet to discuss church worker wellness
The Ministerial Care Coalition, a project of Concordia Plan Services, began in 2014 with the goal of fostering wide-ranging discussion and advocacy of worker wellness in the LCMS.
LEA brings teachers together in St. Louis
More than 2,700 educators attended the Lutheran Education Association’s triennial convocation Oct. 10–12 at the America’s Center Convention Complex.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Norman Edgar Nagel, professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
A funeral service for Nagel will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Mueller retires, Lange is installed: Synod vice-presidents share thoughts on serving
The Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. retired on Aug. 31, and the Rev. Peter K. Lange took over the position on Sept. 1.
Weedon retires as International Center chaplain
The Rev. William Weedon, International Center chaplain and director of LCMS Worship, has served in the dual position since its inception in 2012.
