Movie Reviews
Movie review: ‘The Case for Christ’

The film is “a cut above other films in the faith-based genre,” with “better script, acting, cinematography and design,” writes reviewer Ted Giese.

News
Military chaplains needed now ‘more than ever’

A new video from the Synod’s armed forces ministry features LCMS chaplains explaining the requirements, rewards and unique environment of serving in today’s military.

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Synod, other advocates speak for religious liberty in secularized military

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Madrid allegedly was punished because of his religious beliefs about marriage and sexuality.

Resources
Video: If not us, then who?

Who better to deliver the Gospel to our nation’s troops on the front lines of conflict – while also caring for their families – than an LCMS chaplain? Could that chaplain be you?

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In April’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

This issue provides articles about observing Lent and Easter.

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Reformation Relevance: ‘Merely a sleep’

An excerpt from a sermon by Martin Luther emphasizes how central the resurrection of Christ is for faith and for the comfort of all Christians.

LCMS Notices
Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (April 2017)

A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

LCMS Notices
Official Notice: colloquies (April 2017)

A listing of those who have completed teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

LCMS Notices
Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (April 2017)

Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.

LCMS Notices
Items wanted, available (April 2017)

Available this month are light bulbs and ballast.

LCMS Notices
RSO Update (April 2017)

A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed and those whose RSO status has been removed.

Resources
Audio: Reproaches from Good Friday liturgy in Lutheran Service Book

LCMS Worship provides an opportunity for pastors to learn to chant in the Reproaches from the Good Friday liturgy in Lutheran Service Book: Altar Book.

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Churches: ‘hub’ for continuing hurricane recovery in Haiti

LCMS Disaster Response provides ongoing relief to strengthen Haitian Lutheran partners after last October’s Hurricane Matthew.

Resources
Kids in the Divine Service: The Liturgy

LCMS Worship offers Kids in the Divine Service bulletin inserts for the Liturgy that complement the Lutheran Service Book.

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LCMS congregation reaches out to vandalized Jewish cemetery

All Nations Church in University City, Mo., raises $3,348 to help with repairs and increased security at the St. Louis cemetery.

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LCMS Witness & Outreach: re:Vitality and Every One His Witness

re:Vitality and Every One His Witness are separate, robust programs designed to complement and build upon each other. re:Vitality equips congregations and Every One His Witness equips individuals — both with the same purpose: to join in God’s mission to seek and to save the lost.

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