When flooding and an explosion devastate parts of Accra, Ghana, on June 3, local Lutherans quickly come together to show mercy to their neighbors in need.
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New England delegates re-elect Yeadon
At the New England District convention, the Rev. Timothy Yeadon is elected to his second term as district president.
Northwest District re-elects Linnemann
Delegates to the LCMS Northwest District’s 64th convention elect the Rev. Paul Linnemann on the first ballot to his third term as district president.
Catechism survey yields helpful, positive results
The 2015 online survey — about updating the “Explanation” of “Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation,” in keeping with the 2013 Synod convention Resolution 3-13A — is now complete.
Snow elected to first term in Nebraska District
The Rev. Richard Snow of Battle Creek, Neb., succeeds the Rev. Dr. Russell Sommerfeld as district president.
Walk draws church, area leaders to College Hill
The June 6 “Peace and Praise Walk” focuses on the need, efforts and potential to revitalize the North St. Louis neighborhood.
South Wisconsin District elects Wille to fourth term
District convention delegates re-elect District President Rev. Dr. John C. Wille and all four vice-presidents.
North Wisconsin District re-elects Lueck president
Delegates to the district’s 51st convention re-elect the Rev. Dwayne M. Lueck unanimously on the first ballot.
Rocky Mountain District re-elects Anderson
Delegates elect the Rev. Allen Anderson by acclamation to his second term as district president.
Texas District re-elects Hennings to top post
The Rev. Ken Hennings is elected to his fourth term as president during the district’s June 4-6 convention.
Atlantic District delegates elect Lecakes president
The Rev. Derek G. Lecakes of Niskayuna, N.Y., will succeed the Rev. Dr. David Benke as the district’s new president.
Southern District elects Schultz to fifth term
Delegates to the district’s 74th convention re-elect the Rev. Kurtis Schultz as district president.
Board adds missionaries, focuses on their care
The LCMS Board for International Mission continues successful recruitment efforts toward doubling the number of LCMS career missionaries on the field to 136 by 2016.
Steinbronn re-elected in New Jersey
New Jersey District convention delegates elect the Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn to his second term as district president.
Kansas delegates elect Lange new district president
The Rev. Peter K. Lange of Topeka, Kan., succeeds the Rev. Keith Kohlmeier, who held the post for the maximum 12 years.
‘Free to be Faithful’ sponsors essay contest for college students
Those chosen as “Free to be Faithful young adult ambassadors” will be asked to attend a Sept. 8-10 conference in Washington, D.C.
