The Commission on Worship’s study of 100-plus contemporary songs By David Johnson Endeavoring to faithfully address 2007 Synod Convention Resolution 2-02A, “To Provide Guidance and Direction for Use of Diverse/Contemporary Worship Resources,” the LCMS Commission on Worship sought to begin…

The Board for Mission Services (BFMS) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod seeks nominations for the position of executive director.  This person administers the activities of LCMS World Mission according to the Handbook and Bylaws of Synod, the directives of the…

LCMS Texas District, Austin, Texas, is seeking to fill the position of treasurer.  This position directs all fiscal affairs and is involved in all fiscal planning and budgeting for the district.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all accounting…

The Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., herewith gives notice of intent to promote to a continuing-level appointment the following:  DR. MARGARET BLODGETT, DR. THOMAS FEIERTAG, DR. JAMES FREESE, and DR. TERI KAUL. Any comments concerning this…

WALTER M. SCHNEIDER, Sterling, N.Y., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church -Missouri Synod.  JAMIE SCHUTTE, St. Michael, Minn., and LUCAS E. STOELTING, Clarksville, Tenn., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of…

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase.  Items described as “Wanted” or “Available” are sought or may be obtained for shipping costs only. Wanted Lutheran Service Book, 60 copies needed by…

When she orders church and school supplies for Hales Corner Lutheran Church, Julie Crowe likes to track the discounts from the catalog prices. “I do keep track of the catalog list price and the savings are substantial,” she says of…

Rev. Larry Vogel has accepted the call to serve as associate executive director of the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR). Vogel has served as pastor of Martin Luther Chapel in Pennsauken, N.J., for the past 18 years. …

Prospective students can get a sample of seminary life and curriculum during March visitation events scheduled at the LCMS seminaries in St. Louis and Fort Wayne. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host “Contemplate” March 12-14 for prospective students.  Concordia Seminary,…

Concordia Publishing House is offering English, Spanish, and bilingual vacation Bible school programs for summer 2009. In Gadget’s Garage, available only in English, children meet Gadget, a teen who spends time tinkering in his workshop creating unique inventions, including a robot…

Supporting life The December article titled “LFL invites others to join Jan. 22 March for Life” includes a comment by LCMS President Gerald B. Kieschnick emphasizing that Lutheran citizens should speak out in support of the “God-given blessing of life,…

Resolution 1-09 was adopted at the 2007 Synod convention, asking “that a detailed annual report of the Fan into Flame funds be written by the Synod’s Board for Mission Services, to be published throughout the Synod.”  The Board for Mission…

The Board for District and Congregational Services (DCS) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod seeks nominations for the position of executive director.  This person administers the activities of the DCS team and its services in accordance with the Synod’s objectives and…

The following institutions of the Concordia University System (CUS) are seeking candidates for positions described below: Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., seeks to fill the following faculty position:  counselor education — school counseling. Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, Neb., seeks…

DAVID WELLS, Pfafftown, N.C., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  Correspondence regarding this application should be directed to the undersigned for receipt no later than March 5 Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig,…