The program (Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support) was begun in 1998 and operates in 31 of the Synod’s 35 districts.
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Movie review: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
Director/screenwriter Rian Johnson has made a perfectly good film that some viewers will love but others may find frustrating because of the unexpected plot.
Boards and Business: National, International Mission
Both the National and International Mission boards met in St. Louis in October.
Movie review: ‘Blade Runner 2049’
Similar to the original, but “darker” and “grimmer,” “Blade Runner 2049” ponders what it means to be human.
Lutheran school students among Las Vegas shooting victims
Twin sisters Natalia and Gianna Baca, seniors at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, are injured but recovering.
Movie review: ‘It’
The new film, based on Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel of the same name, tackles, among other things, the topic of fear.
‘Texas Strong’: Service to neighbor
Amid loss and devastation, the people of Texas serve each other as LCMS congregations like Trinity Klein lead the way.
As residents return home, pastors provide care in Harvey’s wake
Residents in hard-hit areas need basic supplies like food and water and help with cleanup, “but most of all, they need to hear that God is with them.”
New book on Law/Gospel distinction features 13 essays
“The Necessary Distinction: A Continuing Conversation on Law & Gospel” features essays by authors from the LCMS, North American Lutheran Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Movie review: ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
“While not bright and cheerful, ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ is entertaining and interesting, well-made, with a lot of heart,” writes reviewer Ted Giese.
Missionaries blessed for service in seven countries
After a two-week orientation, 10 missionaries are “sent” to serve in Germany, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Peru, Spain and Uganda.
Movie review: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
The new film is “fun and entertaining” and “well worth a watch for Spider-Man fans,” writes reviewer Ted Giese.
‘A global perspective’ — linking congregations, missionaries
A story from “Lutherans Engage the World” that addresses opportunities for LCMS congregations to support LCMS mission work.
Boards and Business: International, National Mission
Reports on recent meetings of the Synod’s Boards for International and National Mission.

