In the wake of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the Midwest, the LCMS Central Illinois and Missouri districts’ Lutheran Early Response Teams are preparing to help their neighbors.
Summer Servant Events still taking registrations
The events range in duration from a few days to several weeks and are open to a variety of ages.
Bethesda observes 115th anniversary, celebrates awareness month
Bethesda Lutheran Communities — an LCMS Recognized Service Organization — provides homes and other services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
May ‘Witness’ asks, ‘Who is the Holy Spirit?’
The May issue offers readers an in-depth look at what Scripture and Lutheran theology say about the Third Person of the Trinity.
‘Joy:fully Lutheran’ in Tampa, Florida
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod gathers in convention July 20-25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla., to worship, encourage one another and make decisions that will guide the next three years of our Gospel proclamation around the world.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission webinar: ‘Community Development and Mission’
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Nicole Ridley and Fred Kimbrough of LCMS National Housing Support Corporation presented a webinar on “Community Development and Mission.”
Obituary: Rev. Dr. William ‘Bill’ Meyer, former president of CUS
Meyer, who also served as former executive director of the LCMS Board for Higher Education, died on Feb. 1.
LCMS Convention Workbook now available
The 67th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will take place July 20–25 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.
From the mission field – Healing in Rwanda
In March, Ambassadors of Reconciliation, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, provided reconciliation training for Rwandan pastors and laypeople affected by the 1994 genocide.
LWML headed to Mobile for summer convention
The 38th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will take place June 20–23 under the theme, “In Praise to the LORD!”
Movie review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’
With its themes of sacrifice and failure, “Avengers: Endgame” offers much for Christian viewers to think about.
COP places candidates, thanks Mueller, affirms unity
At its most recent meeting, the LCMS Council of Presidents issued a statement regarding the handling of Synod properties in Hong Kong and the relocation of the Asia Regional Office to Chiayi City, Taiwan.
National Offering to bring ‘Joy to the World’
Congregations are encouraged to set aside Sunday, June 9, as “National Offering Sunday.”
Stewardship devotional emphasizes ‘Simple Gifts’
The new resource from LCMS Stewardship Ministry is now available for free download.

