In April’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

This issue provides articles about observing Lent and Easter.

Reformation Relevance: ‘Merely a sleep’

An excerpt from a sermon by Martin Luther emphasizes how central the resurrection of Christ is for faith and for the comfort of all Christians.

Audio: Reproaches from Good Friday liturgy in Lutheran Service Book

LCMS Worship provides an opportunity for pastors to learn to chant in the Reproaches from the Good Friday liturgy in Lutheran Service Book: Altar Book.

Kids in the Divine Service: The Liturgy

LCMS Worship offers Kids in the Divine Service bulletin inserts for the Liturgy that complement the Lutheran Service Book.

LCMS Witness & Outreach: re:Vitality and Every One His Witness

re:Vitality and Every One His Witness are separate, robust programs designed to complement and build upon each other. re:Vitality equips congregations and Every One His Witness equips individuals — both with the same purpose: to join in God’s mission to seek and to save the lost.

Serving school children in parochial schools and parishes

Braun’s presentation will provide helpful ideas for parish nurses with or without a school.

2017-18 LCMS Church Year Calendars: Series B and One-Year Series

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Worship Ministry provides the Bible readings for the 2017-18 Series B and One-Year Series church year calendars.

New from CPH: ‘Lutheranism 101 — All About Jesus’

The new book is the seventh in Concordia Publishing House’s “Lutheranism 101” series and is on sale through March 27.

‘Hope and Healing: A Bible Study’ shares Christ’s comfort with victims of sexual assault and violence

In Christ, there is hope and healing for survivors of sexual assault. The perfect peace of the Gospel is vital for women who are suffering.

KFUO Audio: Attorney discusses case of florist sued for marriage beliefs

Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Kerri Kupec and KFUO moderator Kip Allen discuss the case of florist Barronelle Stutzman during a “Free to be Faithful” program.

Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs) are here to help

This collection of resources focuses on the fact that God created us exactly as He planned. We offer them here for you, your congregation and the people you serve.

Photo essay: Teaching the World to See

In both Chicago and Washington, D.C., green hats provided warmth and witness to the world that the LCMS sees with eyes of life.

KFUO Audio: Sweet Cakes by Melissa gets its day in court

Jeremy Dys, senior attorney with the First Liberty Institute, discusses the Sweet Cakes by Melissa court case with KFUO Radio host Kip Allen.

KFUO Audio: Free to be Faithful on campus

Martha Mitkos joined Rev. Marcus Zill on The Student Union radio program to discuss religious liberty and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Free to be Faithful initiative on college campuses.

Video: Watch presentations from the Zion XVI Triennial Conference

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod hosted the Zion XVI Conference entitled “Lutheran Accents in Speicalized Pastoral Ministry” Sept. 15-18, 2016.

March 10 webinar: spiritually preparing youth for college

During the free webinar, LCMS Campus Ministry Director Rev. Marcus Zill will share the “essentials” for helping youth make this transition.