This month’s column is from Luther’s writings in 1523 on church and state and the types of law that govern each.
How to follow LCMS convention
With a variety of options, staying abreast of what’s happening at the July 9-14 convention will be easy.
A ‘Helping Hand’ in East St. Louis and beyond
LCEF’s Laborers For Christ teams up with Lutheran Housing Support to help congregations and their communities.
Harrison announces slate for LCMS first vice-president
LCMS President/President-elect Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison announces the five nominees who will stand for election at this summer’s Synod convention.
Bringing God’s Word of hope and healing to Ferguson
Ferguson, Mo., native Rev. Micah Glenn is beginning his first call as a pastor with The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. He is the executive director of the Lutheran Hope Center in Ferguson and he will serve nearby Grace Lutheran Chapel in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo.
Items wanted, available (July 2016)
“Available” this month are books, hymn boards, a kneeling rail, hymnals and altar candles.
Draft of revised Small Catechism ‘Explanation’ to be mailed
Reviewers will have until Oct. 31 to share their thoughts on the revised work.
National mission board extends third SPM call
The LCMS Board for National Mission extends a third “specialized pastoral ministry” call to the Rev. Thomas Waynick of Fort Benning, Ga.
Movie review: ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
What made “Independence Day” special in 1996 makes this sequel just average today, but viewers who liked the first film will likely enjoy this one, too.
Surviving Loss
This presentation will address loss from a broader perspective — not just loss from death. The parish nurse will benefit from this discussion about losses due to changing health, lost work, loss of material possessions and all losses that are common to human existence.
Board adopts balanced $96 million-plus Synod budget
The LCMS Board of Directors hears that unit executives trimmed requests by some $8 million to balance the proposed 2016-17 Synod budget.
Orientation equips 18 overseas missionaries for service
The missionaries — who will be serving in 11 countries — learn more about their upcoming ministries at the two-week event in St. Louis.
Harrison Reacts to Texas Abortion Clinic Ruling
Synod President reflects on High Court ruling invalidating Texas law protecting the health and safety of expectant mothers and their babies.
LCMS named among winners of ‘Top Workplaces’ award
The recognition is based on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by a Pennsylvania research firm specializing in organizational health and workplace improvement.
Synod ‘sends’ missionaries to Ferguson, Brownsville
The Rev. Micah Glenn and the Rev. Antonio Lopez will serve in Ferguson, Mo., and Brownsville, Texas, respectively.
Karsten named winner of Reformation hymn competition
The hymn by the Rev. Dr. Wilfred Karsten of Moline, Ill., is for the Synod’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

