What made “Independence Day” special in 1996 makes this sequel just average today, but viewers who liked the first film will likely enjoy this one, too.
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Orientation equips 18 overseas missionaries for service
The missionaries — who will be serving in 11 countries — learn more about their upcoming ministries at the two-week event in St. Louis.
LCMS named among winners of ‘Top Workplaces’ award
The recognition is based on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by a Pennsylvania research firm specializing in organizational health and workplace improvement.
Movie review: ‘The Conjuring 2’
In this scare-a-minute sequel to “The Conjuring,” the Gospel message could have been shared easily, but it’s not.
Students learn new perspectives while studying abroad
The program is organized by a consortium made up of eight Concordia University System schools.
Movie review: ‘The Jungle Book’
The remake of the 1967 classic Disney cartoon is the kind of high-quality film audiences expect, but it might be too intense for young children.
Workshop explores Church’s response to mental illness
More than 100 people attend LCMS Life Ministry’s “The Church and Mental Health” workshop April 9 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Movie review: ‘God’s Not Dead 2’
Don’t be guilted into saying this film is good just because its topic — Christian apologetics and civil liberties — is important, writes reviewer Ted Giese.
Movie review: ‘The Young Messiah’
Viewers looking for a true picture of the young Jesus will best be served by searching Him out in Scripture and avoiding this messy, fictionalized concoction.
Record need expected for Laborers to serve Bethesda
Laborers For Christ is assisting Bethesda Lutheran Communities with upkeep and maintenance on 188 of Bethesda’s 300 program sites in 14 states.
President Harrison provides a Lutheran view of church and state
Dear Brothers in the Office of the Ministry, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from…
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.
CPH’s ‘Barnyard Roundup’ teaches kids about Jesus’ love
Jesus loves you always and forever, no matter what. That’s the message of Concordia Publishing House’s 2016 vacation Bible school.
CPH’s ‘Teaching Faith at Home’ keeps families Christ-focused
The new book shows how teaching catechism at home is key to keeping families connected to the Church.
LFC, Bethesda partnership aims to upgrade, maintain 170-plus sites
LCMS congregations may become engaged and offered volunteer opportunities in the new venture of Laborers For Christ and Bethesda Lutheran Communities.
COP addresses convention, call-list ‘best practices’
They are among a variety of matters covered at the Nov. 16-19 meeting of the LCMS Council of Presidents, which ended in a joint session with the Synod’s Board of Directors.

