For a limited time, Concordia Publishing House is offering a free Bible study about embryonic stem cell research and why it is incompatible with the Bible and the Christian faith. “Changing Currents: Embryonic Stem Cell Research” was written by Robert…

The Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is experiencing an unprecedented increase in building loan requests and, in order to meet those requests, is now offering a nine-month, fixed-rate term note at 6.136 percent APY (6 percent base rate).  APY is…

Each year, Austin, Texas-based Lutheran Social Services of the South (LSSS) sponsors a Christmas-card design contest among the children it serves. This year’s winning card, designed by a resident at an LSSS children’s residential treatment center, features a colorful Christmas…

The international mission organization Lutherans in Medical Missions (LIMM) this fall is funding two projects that rely on short-term volunteers: A LIMM grant of $10,000 will be used by Extra Mile Ministries to fund a new ministry to victims of…

Television stations coast to coast will air animated holiday specials from Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) between Nov. 23 and Dec. 25. “Little Shepherd” and “Red Boots for Christmas” will air on stations with a potential of reaching more than 55…

Lutherans in Medical Missions (LIMM) will host its Third Annual Needs and Resources Forum March 30-31 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in St. Louis. Theme of the forum will be “Medical Missions: Acts of Mercy and Healing — Gifts in…

Two faculty members at Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., have been appointed to oversee the school’s academic programs. Dr. Mary Scott of Irvine is new provost and executive vice president, and Dr. Peter Senkbeil of Orange, Calif., is associate provost. “After…

When Concordia Publishing House hosted a party Sept. 30 for its south St. Louis neighborhood, 297 children and 158 adults showed up for the free food, games, entertainment, and craft activities. This year marked CPH’s 11th annual neighborhood party, dubbed “Operation…

Lutheran chaplains, pastoral counselors, and others who work in specialized ministry settings will continue a 40-year tradition when they gather Feb. 8-11, 2007, in San Antonio, Texas. Zion XIII, the 13th triennial conference hosted by the Inter-Lutheran Coordinating Committee (ILCC)…

MATTHEW E. THOMPSON, Windsor, Calif., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  ELIZABETH A. LEWIS, Silver City, N.M.; LINDA PLOPPER, Grafton, Wis.; LINDA RADUE, Grafton, Wis.; LOUISE REABE, Granger, Ind.; KAREN SHIMKUS,…

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Funding the mission God be praised for the report from the Blue Ribbon Task Force for Funding the Mission. The most promising recommendation is the call for a “stewardship renaissance” based on biblical stewardship.  A fresh LCMS stewardship emphasis, blessed…

Heeding the call This is in response to the September commentary by Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto. As a veteran of the Vietnam era (U.S. Navy Hospital Corps, 1969-73), I am not sure what path Dr. Siemon-Netto would have advised in those…

The Synod’s Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support (CMGS) has launched an “e-newsletter” that is distributed free via e-mail to those who request it. Issued twice a month, “Focus on Workers of the Church” is designed to “renew and exhilarate”…

By Maggie Karner “If you’re so ‘pro-life,’ then why can’t you support stem-cell research?  Shouldn’t being pro-life also be about finding cures to save future lives?” demanded the e-mail across my screen. Ironically, the writer was absolutely correct.  Being pro-life…