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In midst of flood heartaches, Lutherans offer help, hope
As the recovery begins, Missouri Synod Lutherans are reaching out to their hurting neighbors with food, shelter and the love of Christ.
Nebraska, other states face historic flooding
On Thursday, March 21, Synod representatives will visit Nebraska to conduct an assessment of damage with the district president and other officials.
Candidates announced for LCMS president, vice-presidents
Those named on the ballots are the Synod clergymen who received the most nominations from LCMS congregations, and who have agreed to serve, if elected.
Disaster Response deploying $600,000 grant for mercy work in Puerto Rico
The grant, given to the LCMS by the Harold C. Smith Foundation, will be deployed over the course of three years.
Council of Presidents signs Harrison’s abortion statement
The statement denounces recent actions of governors in New York and Illinois and affirms the Synod’s commitment to upholding the sanctity of life at all its stages.
Know before you go — to Haiti or anywhere
Following a fresh round of violent demonstrations in Haiti, the U.S. State Department has upgraded the Travel Advisory for the country to a Level 4 — Do Not Travel.
‘An inexpressible treasure’: CTCR releases report on Holy Baptism
Other newly available documents from the CTCR are a discussion guide and Bible study to accompany the 2018 report on the royal priesthood and a Spanish-language version of the Bible study for the 2012 report on immigration.
Armed Forces Sunday resources available for congregations
The deadline for ordering the resources is March 4.
Amid bitter cold, Lutherans share warm meal, bed
A reported 90 million Americans have experienced temperatures of zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower this week, and at least 21 deaths have been attributed to the cold.
Older adults: an overlooked ministry resource?
Some 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day. Many older adults are healthy, active and want to serve others.
College students gain tools for evangelism at LCMS U ‘Witness’ conference
The conference, held in Fort Wayne, Ind., offered dozens of sectionals, plenty of opportunities for fellowship, and worship at Concordia Theological Seminary and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg continues mission of sharing the Gospel
Almost four years after its dedication in 2015, the center continues to host visitors, worshipers, students and neighbors who stop by to talk, learn and reflect.
Webinars, podcasts support urban mission, church planting
The online resources from LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission and LCMS Church Planting are available at no cost.
‘Retention, evangelism, discipleship’: COP focuses on raising up the next generation
The LCMS Council of Presidents held its fall meeting in San Diego Nov. 12-15.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Edwin S. Suelflow, former South Wisconsin District president
Suelflow, who served as SWD president from 1988 to 1994, died on Dec. 31, 2018.
