The project, over 30 years in the making, was begun in 1983.
Christmas is in the air… and in The Lutheran Witness!
The December issue features articles on candlelight services, Advent activities and Christmas programs, as well as a holiday gift guide for Lutherans.
Reformation Relevance: Preaching on the preaching of John the Baptizer
This is the final entry in the 2017 “Reformation Relevance” series.
FAQs address bylaw changes on ecclesiastical supervision
The changes were mandated by Resolution 12–14, adopted by the 2016 LCMS convention and endorsed in May by the Synod’s Board of Directors.
‘Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey’: new book on the Christian life from CPH
Author Rev. William Weedon is LCMS director of worship and International Center chaplain.
LCMS, LCC, NALC release three-year Bible reading guide
The guide is the third joint effort of the three church bodies.
LCMS, LCC and NALC compile three-year schedule of daily Bible readings
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has joined with the Lutheran Church—Canada and the North American Lutheran Church to compile a three-year plan of daily Bible readings and a year-long series of weekly readings on Martin Luther’s approach to the Scriptures.
KFUO Audio: U.S. Air Force colonel suspended for marriage beliefs
Free to be Faithful® program on KFUO.org discusses the case of U.S. Air Force Colonel Leland Bohannon, who was suspended from command in May 2017 after he refused to sign a certificate of appreciation and publicly affirm the same-sex spouse of a retiring subordinate.
A Brief Advent Devotion for the Family Table
LCMS Worship suggests the following Advent devotions for use at home. Family members may take turns reading the prophecy for each day from Dec. 3 to Christmas Eve.
November ‘Lutheran Witness’: State of the Synod
The November issue provides both a big picture outlook as well as a series of smaller “snapshots.”
Photo essay: Serving the homeless ‘anything but traditional’
Rev. John Suguitan and Deaconess Kelly Jacobs serve the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless in Cincinnati.
CPH Warehouse Sale Nov. 2-6 online, in store
The annual sale offers discount prices for Concordia Publishing House products, both on its website and at its St. Louis bookstore.
Luther film ‘package’ includes DVD, Bible study
“Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” is now available with a six-week Bible study.
Reformation Relevance: The marks of the Church
Indicating where the Church is located are God’s Word; Holy Baptism; the Sacrament of the Altar; the Office of the Keys; called ministers; prayer, praise and thanksgiving to God; and the sacred cross.
The Blessing of Synergy in Team Ministry
Muench’s presentation will discuss the value of working as a team.
Oct. 29 church bulletin insert, flier for disaster relief efforts
As of Oct. 19, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s California-Nevada-Hawaii District reports several members have lost homes to California wildfires.
