LCMS congregations and households have given more than $484,000 to “Together as Synod,” the triennial LCMS National Offering.
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Harrison addresses joys, challenges for Synod
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison discusses chairing his first convention and the joy a Christian has in Christ.
Needed: volunteers to decorate Rose Parade floats
Although the Jan. 1, 2014, Tournament of Roses Parade is still five months away, preparations on the Lutheran Hour Ministries float are well under way.
Final four resolutions pass for Theology, Church Relations Committee
On the last day of business, delegates pass resolutions on confession and absolution, men and women, creation and the doctrine of the call.
Convention’s ‘Life Together’ is in worship
The convention is “a gathering of the people of God,” says the Rev. William Weedon, “and the offering up of prayer becomes our primary business.”
Convention adopts 11 more resolutions on witness
On the final day of the convention, delegates adopt resolutions supporting campus ministry and giving thanks for 100 years of work among Chinese peoples, among others.
Three adopted Administration, Finance resolutions end convention business
OK’d: procedures for veep ranking , floor nominations,; urging ‘conversation’ on CCM opinions
Convention continues, strengthens SMP distance-education program
Delegates adopt two resolutions related to the Specific Ministry Pastor program.
Harrison adjourns 2013 LCMS convention
The 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was adjourned by President Matthew C. Harrison following a prayer service for safe travel.
Omnibus resolutions cover wide-ranging issues
The pastoral calling process, women’s role in church offices and the next LCMS convention are among topics addressed by three resolutions.
Committee 7 wraps up convention business
Committee 7 on Structure and Ecclesiastical Matters brought three resolutions before the convention this morning.
Gieschen says ‘the unbaptized are all around’
On the final morning of the 2013 LCMS convention, the Rev. Dr. Charles Gieschen, professor at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., preached on the grace received in Baptism.
Adopted: resolutions to study call process, encourage daily family devotions
LCMS convention delegates adopt the last of 16 resolutions presented by the floor committee on Life Together.
Delegates support continuing education of pastors
Delegates approve six higher-education resolutions, including one that establishes a standard for continuing education for pastors.
Service of Baptismal Remembrance ‘affirms God’s gift of Baptism’
With the Service of Baptismal Remembrance, LCMS convention delegates and attendees close July 24 business in worship.
Convention elects Nazareth native fifth vice-president
“We are so busy writing programs and doing this and doing that, but we need to be about doing the business of the Church,” says the Rev. Nabil Nour.
