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From the mission field: Project 24 breaks new ground

The new facility is scheduled to be completed in June.

Response plan underway in Chile

The plan includes providing 40,000 meals to underserved families in Viña del Mar.

From the mission field: Building community in Puerto Rico

Late last year, a short-term volunteer team traveled to Puerto Rico to assist with a building project in Mayaguez.

‘More than just the building’: Restoring a church in Panama

Due to a series of catastrophic events, the sanctuary of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Balboa, Panama, had become unusable.

‘An attitude of lifelong service’: Servant Event registration now open

Events will begin as early as March and continue through August.

CTCR releases end-of-life update, begins work of new triennium

The new report follows and expands on the CTCR’s previous work on end-of-life issues.

Bible camp curriculum shares Jesus abroad and at home

The curriculum, titled “Jesus Frees Us,” uses Old Testament stories to show how Jesus frees His people and how they can respond in love.

Position announcement: Office of International Mission

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) announces an opening for the position of executive director of the LCMS Office of International Mission.

Curriculum helps teach children about international mission

A new edition of Missions Unpacked for Kids, produced by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Short-Term Mission unit, is now available.

Day of Thanksgiving celebrates missionaries

The Aug. 18 event recognized alumni missionaries and sent first-time missionaries to the mission field. 

Mission boards hold last meetings of quadrennium

The boards next meet Sept. 14 and 15 in St. Louis.

From the mission field: Teaching English in the Czech Republic

LCMS missionary Chelsea Irwin recently began teaching English to preschool students in the Czech Republic.

Synod celebrates missionaries entering, returning from field

The Day of Thanksgiving took place May 5 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.

From the mission field: Pastoral education in Africa

The LCMS Office of International Mission worked with Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, to create a curriculum dedicated to providing pastors in Africa with advanced leadership training.

Krikava takes on new role with OIM

The Rev. James Krikava previously served as the regional director for the Synod’s work in Eurasia.

COP, BOD meet in St. Louis

Among other items, the COP discussed the Concordia University System, and the BOD reviewed the Synod’s financial position.