By Kim Plummer Krull Printed e-mail messages and pictures from the congregation’s many friends in…
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Volunteers needed later, for 'long-haul' response in Japan
Thanking concerned volunteers for their many offers to serve in Japan, Maggie Karner, director of…
Blanke: Prayers needed for Japan's 'new reality'
As people in Japan adjust to “a new reality” after the devastating March 11 earthquake…
Materials available for 'Concordia Sunday'
Free materials are available from the Concordia University System (CUS) to celebrate “Concordia Sunday,” a…
Japan disaster FAQs provide answers
A PDF of “frequently asked questions” — and answers — related to the March 11…
Japanese pastor provides March 15 update
In an e-mail to the LCMS, Rev. Manabu Wakabayashi, a pastor of the Japan Lutheran…
At a glance: Lutherans in Japan
By James Heine Japan is a nation of some 126.5 million people. It is one…
Japan 'help page' offers news, resources
The Japan Earthquake Relief “help page” — located online at www.lcms.org/help — offers a variety…
Gifts for Japan relief approach $100,000
As of March 15, monetary gifts approaching $100,000 have been given for the Synod’s response…
Synod commits $200,000 for two Japan churches
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is making available an initial $200,000 to two Lutheran church bodies…
Japan missionary's update expresses 'reason to hope'
“God gives us reason to hope and hold on to His promises, in spite of…
'Continue to pray,' says JLC president
In a March 12 e-mail sent to LCMS leaders, Rev. Yutaka Kumei, president of the…
LCMS missionaries share earthquake experiences
Two LCMS missionaries serving in Japan were in Tokyo when the March 11 earthquake devastated…
LCMS missionaries, partner church staff OK after Japan quake
Initial contact with LCMS missionaries and partner church staff in Japan indicates that they are safe…
Caucus discusses future of LCMS black ministry
With the elimination of the Synod’s Board for Black Ministry Services — a result of…
Leaders stress partnerships for rural, small-town ministry
By Roland Lovstad Craig Pankow refuses to accept the notion that his small-town congregation in…
