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From the mission field: Living voices of the Gospel in Papua New Guinea
Badu Amos (left), youth director at Timothy Lutheran Church in Birip, Papua New Guinea, teaches a guitar lesson to a recent graduate of Timothy Lutheran Seminary in Birip. (Marie Dicke) The monthly...
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‘Behold the Man’: December LW
During the Christmas season, we give thanks for the incarnation and birth of Jesus Christ, the eternally begotten Son of God. In taking on the flesh of mankind, He brings us a new and deeper...
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Respect for Marriage Act: Misnamed law threatens religious liberty
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) By Matthew C. Harrison As we in the church have been keeping busy with our myriad daily vocations and tasks — contemplating the Advent of Christ as a babe at Bethlehem, His...
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‘Another year of grace’: A message from the Synod president
Stained glass at Martini Lutheran Church in Baltimore depicts the presentation of Jesus at the temple (Luke 2:22). (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) By Matthew C. Harrison Since 46 B.C., when Julius Caesar...
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Pilot program to test SAS resources
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) effort launched in 2019 to raise up church workers through conversations between influencers and the youth in...
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National Lutheran Schools Week 2023: ‘Making Disciples for Life’
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will observe National Lutheran Schools Week (NLSW) Jan. 22–28 under the theme “Making Disciples for Life.” The theme comes from...
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Volunteer in 2023: Register for a summer Servant Event
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) By Sarah Reinsel “I think kids are really excited to get back to everything, whether that’s sports or trips, and that puts us in a great position right now to provide a … great...
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Frith installed as Liberty Network director
The Rev. Mark T. Frith (center) shares remarks following his installation as director of the Champions for Liberty Network at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis on Nov. 29. Frith is joined by...
View ArticleCOP discusses Synod joys, concerns
By Kevin Armbrust The Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan, president of the LCMS Missouri District and newly elected chairman of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Council of Presidents (COP), began the COP’s...
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January ‘Witness’: Life after Roe
Lutherans join thousands of other pro-life supporters for the 2022 National March for Life, held in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) Every January, pro-life advocates...
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Winter ‘Engage’: Lutherans on the move
Lonnie Loehr, a Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) volunteer from Zion Lutheran Church, Pasadena, Texas, takes a break after clearing hurricane debris at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School in...
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From the mission field: Giving thanks for Lutheran Heritage Foundation
At the Lutheran mission in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, a child holds a Bible provided by Lutheran Heritage Foundation. (LCMS/Jana Inglehart) Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF), an LCMS...
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Campus clips: Philanthropy, technology and a visit from Luther
Retired teacher Lowell Petzoldt, dressed as Martin Luther, explains the meaning of “simul justus et peccator” to a student at St. John Lutheran School, Napoleon, Ohio. (St. John Lutheran School) The...
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New CEO for LFCU
Walker Lutheran Federal Credit Union (LFCU) recently announced the appointment of Amanda Walker as its new CEO. “The board conducted a comprehensive, nationwide search,” said LFCU Board Chairman David...
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Applications open for 2023 national development grants
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Office of National Mission (ONM) offers national development grants to aid LCMS congregations, Recognized Service Organizations and...
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LHM float wins award at Rose Parade
Jonathan Schultz, president and CEO of Concordia Publishing House, stands in front of the Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) Tournament of Roses float with his wife, Sue, on Jan. 2. (LHM/Nicole Heerlein)...
View ArticleBOD holds last meeting of 2022
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Board of Directors (BOD) met Nov. 18–19, 2022, in Phoenix. BOD Chairman Rev. Dr. Michael Kumm called the meeting to order. LCMS First Vice-President Rev. Peter...
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God’s abundant grace: A sermon from Luther
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) By Matthew C. Harrison “Christ has created a consoling and blessed kingdom on earth when He says, ‘As my Father has sent me, so I send you.’ Here he has consecrated us all as...
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‘We Preach Christ Crucified’: Getting ready for this summer’s convention
By John W. Sias With fewer than 180 days to go before — Lord willing — the opening day of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), the pre-convention work of assembling...
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Advocate for life all year long
Lutherans march for life in Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) Advocating for life is as important as ever. In addition to the National March for Life, held every January in...
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