With re-issue of the movie “Luther” already booked for almost 100 locations this winter, it will continue “in theaters as long as there is a demand,” said Dennis A. Clauss, the film’s executive producer. Clauss, who also is church and…

Registration remains open for the 2004 National LCMS Youth Gathering in Orlando, Fla., with a late-registration fee of $50 to be added for those who register after Feb. 28.  The registration fee before that date is $225 per participant. Gretchen Jameson, communications…

Young people and their adult leaders from 23 Missouri Synod partner churches around the world are expected to attend the 2004 National LCMS Youth Gathering, July 24-28 in Orlando, according to Gretchen Jameson, communications manager for the Gathering and for…

Rev. Don Phelps wore two “helmets” at the Feb. 9 fire that destroyed the building at 327 S. Main Street in Sycamore, Ill. — as chaplain for the local fire department and as pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, whose…

The following are nominations for synodical offices, boards and commissions identified by synodical district.  Elections will occur during the July 10-15 convention in St. Louis.  The Committee for Convention Nominations expresses its appreciation to all who allowed their names to…

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 Christian Faith and Life, Cambodia-English booklet by…

Two new publications are available via the free, Web-based LCMS e-News subscription service: “Mercy Notes,” produced by LCMS World Relief and Human Care, provides news, information and resources on government and social issues from a Lutheran perspective. “New LCMS Hymnal,”…

A new Lutheran Family Ministry Network (LFMN) is being formed to help family-ministry practitioners stay in touch and to help LCMS District and Congregational Services — Family Ministry develop resources for them, says Rev. Jeffery Schubert. Schubert, director of LCMS…

Even though Lutheran Blind Mission has moved into its own storefront location, about five miles from its former site at the Synod’s International Center in St. Louis, the ministry continues to offer free resources and other services for blind and…

Children’s, educational and devotional items — including gift books for Easter, confirmation, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day — are among more than 150 new and current products featured in Concordia Publishing House’s “Spring 2004” catalog. New Easter books for children…

Lutherans can help the tens of thousands of injured and homeless after the massive Dec. 26 earthquake that left as many as 34,000 people dead in southeastern Iran. Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Baltimore, and its church and non-governmental partner organizations…

Take from districts? I write in response to “Directors adopt policy in principle to set districts’ funding for Synod” in the December Reporter. Some districts — certainly this one — have experienced stagnating and declining income from congregations for the…

Praying in Jesus’ name Regarding my decision to pray in Jesus’ name at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting (“Letters,” Oct. ’03): I am concerned that some Christian leaders believe that keeping the right and left kingdoms separate…

The 10th annual Arizona Lutherhostel, sponsored by the Association of Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA), will be held March 15-19 at “Picture Rocks” near Tucson, Ariz. Lutherhostel events are designed to provide opportunities for older adults to experience intellectual, social and…

A training event to prepare workers for Harvesters for Christ is set for May 13-16 in St. Louis. Rev. Al Tormoehlen, director of the outreach program, said that Harvesters for Christ volunteers “have a passion for the lost and are…