In a gripping account, Pastor Mark Bersche of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Moore, relates how the massive tornado turned an ordinary Monday into a day he’ll never forget.
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Synod approves $100,000 grant for tornado needs
The grant from LCMS Disaster Response to the Synod’s Oklahoma District will be used to meet immediate tornado-relief needs.
LCMS asks for patience, time following Boy Scouts vote
A May 24 statement from the Rev. Bart Day says Synod leaders “will need some time to evaluate the decision and determine what it will mean for BSA troops in our LCMS congregations.”
Synod provides $70,000 more for ongoing Sandy relief
As recovery efforts continue on the East Coast following the ravages of Superstorm Sandy last fall, the LCMS issues a new $70,000 grant to help 13 families in New Jersey.
June 30 is deadline for housing-donation tax credits
Companies that do business in Missouri are eligible to receive tax credits if they make a donation to Lutheran Housing Support’s Nazareth Homes project by June 30.
Synod vicar bears witness in hard-hit Moore, Okla.
LCMS Vicar Aaron Uphoff shares Christ’s love with hurting people in hard-hit Moore, Okla., hours after the deadly tornado upends homes and lives.
LCMS prepares response to Oklahoma tornado; prayers, gifts requested
In the wake of a monstrous tornado that devastated parts of Moore, Okla., LCMS Disaster Response staff are requesting prayers and gifts to help with the Synod’s ongoing relief effort.
Harrison releases statement on Boy Scouts’ proposed policy change
The May 16 statement from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison voices concerns over the Boy Scouts of America’s proposed policy change on whether or not to allow homosexual Scouts as members.
LCMS issues statement in response to abortion-trial verdict
LCMS Life Ministries issues a statement expressing grief over the loss of lives to abortion, in response to the May 13 murder conviction of Dr. Kermit Gosnell.
LCMS congregation, ministries bring relief after West, Texas, explosion
The Synod joins other Lutheran ministries in bringing hope and relief to LCMS Lutherans and others in West, Texas, after the massive April 17 explosion that caused death and destruction there.
New building brings new hope for Minnesota’s ULC campus ministry
The new Luther House at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, continues the campus ministry of the former University Lutheran Chapel.
LCMS media critic helps spotlight lack of abortion trial coverage
If you know the name Kermit Gosnell, you might credit Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, who helped spotlight mainstream reporters’ lack of coverage of the abortion doctor’s murder trial.
CTCR to publish report on natural knowledge of God
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations adopts a report titled “The Natural Knowledge of God in Christian Confession and Christian Witness.”
Congregations, Disaster Response help flood victims in Illinois
As assessments continue, at least four LCMS families are among those who have reported flood damage to their Illinois homes.
Convention Corner
Check here for a list of important dates related to the election process for LCMS president.
Dates announced for 2016 Youth Gathering
It’s official — the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering will be July 16-20. Stay tuned for the location.
