This devotional booklet is intended for anyone who is suffering from the brokenness of this world. Whether you have been affected by a natural disaster or other trauma, whether your life is extraordinary or you are struggling with normal stress, this is a devotional booklet for you.
Care for the Aging
This presentation will provide insights into the blessings and challenges that older adults experience, in addition to the blessings and challenges that parish nurses may experience in serving older adults.
Free booklet from LCMS Disaster Response
Trusting in His Love – Even when we don’t understand what’s going on around us.
Official Notice: Concordia University System (October 2016)
An official notice about nondiscrimination at LCMS schools.
Official Notice: LCMS seminaries (October 2016)
A notice about the nondiscrimination policy of LCMS seminaries.
Young Adult Corps offers opportunities to ‘live out’ faith
The new ministry for young people ages 18 to 26 offers placements of 10 weeks or 10 months in Boston, New Orleans and St. Louis.
Longmire is Synod’s 2016 ‘Distinguished Principal’
Susan Longmire, principal of St. James Lutheran School in Shawano, Wis., is chosen one of the nation’s best elementary-school principals.
Lutheran Indian Ministries names new director: Young Eagle
Tim Young Eagle of Milwaukee succeeds the Rev. Don Johnson in the position.
CPH releases ‘Journal Edition’ of Study Bible
Each page includes extra-wide margins to provide space for handwritten notes, and it’s on sale.
Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (October 2016)
A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Official Notice: colloquies (October 2016)
A listing of those who have completed teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (October 2016)
Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.
Items wanted, available (October 2016)
Available this month are hymnals and offering plates.
Pilger sanctuary dedication, 101st anniversary — joy follows disaster
St. John’s Lutheran Church, disaster responders and Synod leaders reflect on tornado recovery and Christ’s mercy.
Reformation Relevance: What is faith?
This month’s column is from Martin Luther’s “Preface to the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans.”
RSO Update (October 2016)
A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed and those whose RSO status has been removed.

