Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.
Positions (March 2016)
Positions are available with Concordia Plan Services and Concordia University System schools.
Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (March 2016)
A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Items wanted, available (March 2016)
“Available” this month are hymnals and choir robes.
Official Notice: colloquies (March 2016)
A listing of those who have completed teacher and pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Worldwide Mercy — March 2016
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and its members are carrying Christ’s mercy to the world and bearing witness to God’s great love for all people. Read about the many forms of mercy, and find a list of free resources that are available for your use.
‘Stand’ grants enable mercy, witness outreach
Part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, $1 million is awarded in “Stand With Your Community” grants.
Ten new missionaries, families start two-week orientation
The missionaries are called by the Synod’s Office of International Mission to serve in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Congregational Anniversaries (March 2016)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
Planners announce convention theme: ‘Upon This Rock’
The 66th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is set for July 9-14 in Milwaukee.
Movie review: ‘Risen’
The film is respectful of the Christian faith in its consideration of what a nonbeliever would have to “reconcile” should he come in contact with the risen Christ.
‘Crowdfunding’ project aims to provide books for kids in Kenya
There are just two weeks left to raise the remaining $1,023 for the “Christ’s Care for Children: Libraries in Kenya” project.
Table Prayers for the Season of Easter
LCMS Worship offers brief table devotions during the Easter season.
Lutheran, Anglican leaders discuss religious freedom
The Feb. 8 Faith and Freedom Forum at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, features presidents of Lutheran Church—Canada, the Anglican Church in North America and the LCMS.
Official Notice: Convention delegate names, addresses (March 2016)
Names and addresses of all voting delegates to the 2016 LCMS convention will be available March 1.

