Lutheran Hour Ministries

BIM calls missionaries, explores significance of Christianity in Africa

The LCMS Board for International Mission calls six rostered church workers and appoints a layperson for service in Eurasia, East Africa and Latin America.

Resources available for Lent

See what’s available from Concordia Publishing House, Lutheran Hour Ministries and the Synod’s Worship ministry.

Students, teachers can win prizes in coloring contest

Students in preschool through eighth grade are invited to compete for prizes in a coloring contest sponsored by the Petal Pushers® who decorate floats for the Jan. 1 Tournament of Roses Parade.

New LHM booklet teaches children about Jesus

“Do You Know Who Jesus Is?,” a new booklet for children from Lutheran Hour Ministries, tells the story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.

In Ghana, Lutherans respond following dual disasters

When flooding and an explosion devastate parts of Accra, Ghana, on June 3, local Lutherans quickly come together to show mercy to their neighbors in need.

LHM-LCMS partnership provides care for persecuted Christians

A Lutheran Hour Ministries-LCMS Mercy Operations partnership brings needed food, medicine and other supplies to Middle East refugees.

Lutheran Hour float wins Rose Parade award

The Rose Parade float sponsored by Lutheran Hour Ministries — the only Christian-themed entry in the Jan. 1 parade — receives the Princess’ Award trophy.

Synod, Kenya Lutherans fight hunger, share Gospel

U.S. and Kenyan Lutherans work together to distribute food and share the Gospel among more than 500 families in drought-stricken northern Kenya.

International representatives spiritually prepare for disaster

The LCMS International Disaster Response Conference involves 170 pastors and lay leaders from five continents.

LHM seeks decorators for Rose Parade float

Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) is seeking 5,000 volunteers to help decorate the LHM float and several others that will take part in the Jan. 1 Tournament of Roses Parade.

Lutherans ‘encouraged, equipped, empowered’ at Black Ministry Convocation

Sharing your faith and reaching out to others: black, white, Hispanic — everyone! — was a major focus of the LCMS Black Ministry Family Convocation.

BNM welcomes new members as its work continues

At its May 30-31 meeting, the Synod’s Board for National Mission continues work on refining policies and on a theological statement for mission.

ALMA draw: ‘making connections,’ ‘sharing ideas’

Members of the Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies say they gain valuable insights at their annual conference, held earlier this year.

New resources available for Lent

Concordia Publishing House, Lutheran Hour Ministries and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League are offering new Lenten resources for 2014.

LHM’s Rose Parade float wins award

Sharing the message “Jesus Welcomes All,” the Lutheran Hour Ministries entry wins a trophy for “Most Beautiful Float 35 Feet and Under.”

Freitag, Hokana receive awards

Lt. Gen. Merle Freitag of Wildwood, Mo., and Chaplain, Lt. Col., Rev. Dr. Steven Hokana of Fort Bliss, Texas, receive awards during the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces Recognition Dinner.