Both the National and International Mission boards met in St. Louis in October.
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Rural and Small Town Mission conference ‘all about Jesus’
The conference was held Nov. 9–11 in Kansas City, Mo.
Seminaries plan preaching workshops, lecture and music events
The preaching workshops will focus on helping pastors plan and prepare for Lent.
Warehouse fire destroys 1.5 million copies of GOOD NEWS magazine
The magazine is published in 20 languages through the Concordia Mission Society and read in over 100 countries.
Registration opens for first Lutheran School Administrators Conference
The event for educators is set for March 11–13 in Orlando.
CUS enrollment falls slightly amid ‘challenging culture’ of higher education
The drop represents less than 1 percent since fall 2016 and doesn’t worry Concordia University System leaders.
Families with LCMS ties suffer wildfire damages
No members of LCMS congregations died, and no LCMS churches were damaged, but almost 50 LCMS families lost their homes in the fires.
Photo essay: Serving the homeless ‘anything but traditional’
Rev. John Suguitan and Deaconess Kelly Jacobs serve the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless in Cincinnati.
Gifts to Global Mission Fund can be doubled in November
A donor is offering to match — up to $100,000 — contributions to the fund, which supports Gospel outreach and humanitarian efforts worldwide.
Letter: Volunteers needed in Texas
The Rev. Ken Hennings, president of the LCMS Texas District, thanks those who have helped and invites additional volunteers.
LCMS statistics for 2016: membership down, contributions up
But only about 70 percent of the Synod’s 6,100 congregations reported.
COP reviews Koinonia Project outcomes, hears president’s report
The council also discussed plans to study church-worker health and well-being.
Plans underway for 45th annual March for Life
The national event will take place in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, with regional events planned for dates in January and February.
Built on the rock: New church, pastor, publishing house in Sri Lanka
The Ceylon Evangelical Lutheran Church (CELC) held its first convocation Sept. 1-2.
Pless to lead Advent preaching workshop at Concordia Theological Seminary
The workshop is $40/person and will take place on Nov. 7.
LCMS receives ‘Above and Beyond’ award from U.S. Department of Defense
The award was presented at a banquet in Jefferson City on Aug. 25.
