“What They Need to Hear — Sharing Christ with Family and Friends” includes 90 letters written by the Rev. Klemet I. Preus to his elderly father-in-law, who questioned God and the Church.
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2013 LCMS Mercy Essay Contest Finalist
The annual Mercy Essay Contest is sponsored by the LCMS Office of National Mission to encourage seminary students to engage our Lutheran theology of mercy and its implications in life and ministry. Prof. John Pless of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind. coordinates the competition each year.
LCMS releases marriage ‘toolkit’ to aid discussion
As the Supreme Court deliberates two marriage-related cases, the Synod offers these tools to help congregational members, confirmation classes, Bible study groups and others discuss marriage.
LCMS, CPH providing free resources following tornadoes
Free resources from the LCMS include a video, a Bible study, worship helps and opportunities to support the work of LCMS Disaster Response.
Bible study, video complement Luther’s prayer guide
A free, two-part Bible study and video on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther’s “A Simple Way to Pray” are now available for free download.
Bidding Prayer
Unwrapping the Gifts is a bimonthly publication of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Worship Ministry devoted to providing resources for worship.
‘Baptized for This Moment’ convention-themed Bible study available
ST. LOUIS, February 22, 2013—In preparation for this summer’s 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), a special Bible study that relates to the convention theme, “Baptized for This Moment,” is now available.
The Reformation: Questions and Answers
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Unwrapping LSB: Service of Prayer and Preaching
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The Care and Keeping of a Substitute Organist
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A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing…in Canon
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Text, Meet Your Tune!
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The Lutheran Confessions No. 1: About God and Music
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Random Thoughts on Ringing Bells Randomly
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Where’s the Time Signature? Playing the Rhythmic Chorales
By Phil Gehring, author of the Service-Playing Resource Book Musicians are accustomed to finding a time signature at the beginning of any piece of music, right after the key signature. However, many hymnals published over the last few decades do…
Unwrapping the Musical Gifts of God…with Instruments!
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