The mandate forces employers, regardless of their religious or moral convictions, to provide health plans that create access to abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization, and contraception under threat of heavy penalties.
New Lutheran home-school resource available
“Eternal Treasures: Teaching Your Child at Home” covers the how-tos of home schooling from a Lutheran perspective.
Proclaiming the Word in Song: Hymn Suggestions for the One-Year Series
The following list is offered with the intent that the people of God not only hear the Word as proclaimed in the readings and the sermon, but also join in the proclamation of each Sunday or feast.
A Midweek Advent Service
For pastors looking for propers for midweek Advent services, LCMS Worship suggests the following. It is an Advent series drawn from the table on Page 159 of The Lutheran Hymnal.
KFUO Audio: Interview with Stephanie Neugebauer, director, LCMS Life and Health Ministries
World Lutheran News Digest host Kip Allen talked with Stephanie Neugebauer, the new director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries, on Oct. 17 on Worldwide KFUO Radio.
Movie review: ‘Bridge of Spies’
A solid piece of true-storytelling, the film is a measured look at the more mundane side of international espionage.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission documentary: ‘We Believe in the Resurrection’
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Urban and Inner-City Mission presents a documentary that recounts the nearly five-year journey of a church and its community rebounding amid inner-city strife and socio-economic challenges.
KFUO Audio: 2017 Reformation Celebration and Stand with Your Community Grant Program
The Rev. Randy Golter, special assistant to the president and director of the Synod’s Reformation celebration, talked with KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates on Oct. 14 about plans for the 2017 Reformation celebration and the Stand with Your Community Grant program.
LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry — Educational Event Video Presentations
Watch presentations from the 2015 SPM events, LCMS Emergency Services Chaplaincy (ESC) Conference and LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry in the Realm of the Left Hand.
KFUO Audio: Disasters and Mercy
KFUO Radio host Andy Bates talked on Oct. 7 with the Rev. Terry Makelin, the Rev. Tom Heren and the Rev. Seth Clemmer about the life and mercy work of their congregations in the wake of disaster in their communities.
CPH Warehouse Sale set for Nov. 4-10 online, in store
The annual sale offers special prices for Concordia Publishing House products, both on its website and at its St. Louis bookstore.
Movie review: ‘Black Mass’
Appropriately cold and dark, the film at its core confronts the nature and consequences of sin.
LCMS disaster assessment begins
The massive amount of rain has burst dams and blocked roads. Pastors Denninger and Meyer discuss the differences between this disaster and Hurricane Hugo as they determine how to best serve the needs of the community and help with recovery.
Movie review: ‘The Martian’
Filled with suspense and dramatic tension, “The Martian” is a well-executed thriller, and viewers need not be sci-fi fans to enjoy the ride, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Photo gallery: “Let’s Talk Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty”
Members of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod attended the “Let’s Talk Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty” conference on Sept. 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
Memorial Service Sermon for Dr. Maggie Karner
‘Hidden with Christ in God, the life of the crucified and risen Lord was made manifest in Maggie’s life.’
