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December ‘Witness’: Reason to rejoice
Read the December ‘Lutheran Witness’ to learn more about the hymnody, poetry and decorations through which Christ is displayed for this world.
Bethesda job coaches offer employment advocacy, support
By working with people with disabilities alongside their families, communities and employers, Bethesda aims to raise the percentage of individuals with disabilities in the workforce and make the case to employers for accommodating and hiring employees with disabilities.
CPH releases two-volume companion to LSB
The volumes contain stories, theological commentary and historical background for all of the hymns in ‘Lutheran Service Book.’
Prayerfully consider an end-of-year ‘Together as Synod’ gift
A “Together as Synod,” or undesignated, gift enhances domestic and international efforts to witness and show mercy to others, and to live life together as children of God.
Module 8 of ‘Preach the Word’ addresses preaching of Law and Gospel
The module encourages experienced preachers to “dig further … to proclaim Law and Gospel effectively in specific ways that flow from the biblical text.”
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Resources
Church Worker Wellness: Week 38 Devotion – Spiritual Wellness
Caring for others calls for us to recognize our own need for the care that comes from others.
December ‘Witness’: Reason to rejoice
Read the December ‘Lutheran Witness’ to learn more about the hymnody, poetry and decorations through which Christ is displayed for this world.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 37 Devotion – Spiritual Wellness
God is good, even in the waiting. Jesus connects with us and gives us this body of believers to hold fast in the waiting.
People & Events
‘Making Disciples for Life’ Initial Gathering set for January
The event, which will take place Jan. 9–11 at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis, is open to all LCMS laypeople, pastors and church workers.
Obituary: Paula Schlueter Ross, former managing editor of ‘Reporter’
Ross, managing editor of “Reporter” and manager of LCMS News and Information Services, died Nov. 13 at age 66. She retired on Feb. 1, 2019, after nearly 35 years with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Commentaries
Your first source for LCMS insight and perspective from ministry leaders.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 38 Devotion – Spiritual Wellness
Caring for others calls for us to recognize our own need for the care that comes from others.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 37 Devotion – Spiritual Wellness
God is good, even in the waiting. Jesus connects with us and gives us this body of believers to hold fast in the waiting.
Movie Reviews
Movie review: ‘Toy Story 4’
The film is engaging and technically superb, but Christian parents may have concerns about its “follow your heart” theme.
Movie review: ‘Aladdin’
“Aladdin” is one of the better recent Disney live-action remakes, but it is still silver next to gold when compared to the 1992 animated film.
Movie review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’
With its themes of sacrifice and failure, “Avengers: Endgame” offers much for Christian viewers to think about.
Supplements
These periodic inserts in the print Reporter provide in-depth information about the Synod’s ministries and initiatives.
‘Reporter’ Insert: Faith comes by hearing
LCMS Pastoral Education highlights the significance of a pastor preaching and God’s people hearing the Word of God.
‘Reporter’ Insert: The journey begins with PALS
LCMS Pastoral Education highlights the path pastors can take to acquire continuing education that promotes and nurtures a desire and energy to learn.
‘Reporter’ Supplement – What we heard: Church workers speak on wellness
In a supplement to the June 2019 Reporter, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod highlights what was learned from worker wellness focus groups conducted in 2019.
Notices
Read notices about districts, colloquies, reinstatements, positions, obituaries and more.
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