Like all of the books in the children’s series, the new additions retell Bible stories using rhyme and colorful illustrations.
Concordia Publishing House
Legal-resources webpage debuts at LCMS site
Under five tabs, the new webpage currently offers 31 documents.
(Commentary) Annual statistical reporting: beyond the numbers
Synod Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias provides more insight about Synodwide statistics for 2015, compared with previous years’ stories about numbers reported by LCMS congregations and districts.
10 years of ‘Lutheran Service Book’
The Good Shepherd Institute — Nov. 6-8 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. — commemorates a decade of the LCMS hymnal.
Puig was first executive secretary for LCMS Hispanic Ministry
A joint memorial service for Rev. Carlos H. Puig and his wife, Joan, is set for Oct. 22 at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Houston.
CPH releases ‘Journal Edition’ of Study Bible
Each page includes extra-wide margins to provide space for handwritten notes, and it’s on sale.
History, heritage surround Synod leaders’ installation
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and others elected to LCMS posts this year are installed Sept. 10 in St. Louis.
‘Called to Vote’ offers Christian approach to elections
The downloadable study is designed to “spark thoughtful and biblical conversation about voting in a democracy and our duty as Christian citizens.”
CPH book provides steps for ‘Surviving Divorce’
“Without This Ring: Surviving Divorce,” by Donna Pyle, is designed to provide “Christ-centered steps toward hope and healing.”
Convention delegates select emphases for national witness
The LCMS turns its attention toward revitalization, work among Hmong and Hispanic peoples and establishing Rosa J. Young academies.
Ordained, commissioned ministers and lay nominees elected to boards, CTCR
Convention delegates elect ordained, commissioned and lay nominees to LCMS boards and the Commission on Theology and Church Relations.
Church reaches out after Kansas shooting
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newton, Kan., helps its “shaken” community after the deadly Feb. 25 rampage in nearby Hesston, Kan.
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.
Resources available for Lent
See what’s available from Concordia Publishing House, Lutheran Hour Ministries and the Synod’s Worship ministry.
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.
Official Notice: audits
Here’s how to receive information on audits and summary budgets of the LCMS and its entities.