In addition to the first-time gift matches, two additional gift-match opportunities are open to all, both first-time contributors and those who already have a record of giving.
New This Week
PALS facilitators gather for learning, support
PALS, or Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support, is an ongoing effort of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education to help new pastors and their wives transition from seminary through the first three years of ministry.
Obituary: Rev. Norman Luther Groteluschen, former president of the LCMS Mid-South District
Groteluschen died on July 23 at the age of 96.
LCMS missionaries displaced by Ethiopia flooding
The seminary of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) in Addis Ababa was also severely damaged, and several people died.
‘To live is Christ’: Pohjola consecrated as bishop of Finnish Lutheran Church
The consecration took place amid persecution from the Finnish government stemming from Pohjola’s endorsement of a 2004 booklet written by Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a medical doctor and longstanding member of the Finnish parliament.
Suicide prevention resources focus on biblical response
National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 5–11, and World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10.
After a pandemic year, CUS heads back to school
After a year of cancellations, postponements and multiple adjustments in classroom and campus life, CUS students are anticipating a more typical academic year.
August ‘Witness’: Church workers needed
In the August issue of LW, the Rev. Dr. James Baneck, executive director of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education, explains why and how the Church Worker Recruitment Initiative will be vital to the work of the LCMS.
Haiti suffers 7.2 magnitude earthquake
LCMS World Relief and Human Care Disaster Response has begun to evaluate and respond to the situation.
Concordia Deaconess Conference celebrates 40 years
The organization was not able to observe its 40th anniversary last year due to the pandemic, so chose instead to commemorate the anniversary at this year’s conference.
From the mission field — Everyday miracles
The Rev. Dr. Christian Tiews, LCMS missionary to Germany, shares a story about how God is using Word and Sacrament to build up His church.
LCMS pastor’s daughter wins National Right to Life oratory contest
Anna Young, a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashville, spoke about “female empowerment.”
SLED prepares tomorrow’s school leaders today
The School Leadership Development Project (SLED) was created two decades ago to identify, encourage and prepare leaders to serve in the Synod’s early childhood, elementary and secondary schools.
First respite retreat held for commissioned ministers
The retreat consisted of three days of worship, learning and fellowship offered at no cost to participants.
Mid-South District re-elects Paavola
The 21st convention of the LCMS Mid-South District was held July 1–3 in Memphis.
