The Christus Magister award — Lutheran Education Association’s top honor — was awarded to Rachel Klitzing of Irvine, Calif.
‘Mercy centers’ up and running in Puerto Rico
The new “mercy centers” have been dubbed “CARD” for Casa de Amparo y Respuesta a Desastre (House of Refuge and Disaster Response).
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (April 2018)
A listing of those who have applied — and been approved — for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Official notice: Colloquies (April 2018)
A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Items wanted, available (April 2018)
Wanted this month is a piscina; available are furnishings and a sound mixer.
April ‘Lutheran Witness’: Christian missions through the lens of Easter
Readers can join with all the saints in heaven and on earth as they travel through time and across space to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.
Spring ‘Engage’: How God opens doors for the Gospel
In unique ways and in diverse locations around the world, Lutherans are faithfully carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.
LCMS adds Better Business Bureau Accreditation
The LCMS was previously recognized by another watchdog, Guidestar, as a Platinum-level participant in its Exchange program.
Business/Finance administrators – Internationally deployed
The LCMS Office of International Mission announces openings for internationally-deployed business and finance administrators.
Wanted: Nominations for convention
The Oct. 20 deadline may seem a long way off, but the time is now to submit nominations for the 74 officer, board and commission positions to be elected at the next LCMS Convention, July 20–25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
New international missionaries blessed for service
The missionaries will serve in the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, the Czech Republic and Russia.

