The Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Walton of Orlando, Fla., was elected to his fourth term as president of the LCMS Florida-Georgia District at the district’s 33rd convention.…
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Synod, partners continue to offer helping hand in wake of five disasters
Lutherans are bringing help to the hurting — both physical and spiritual — in the wake of three devastating hurricanes, a major earthquake and menacing wildfires.…
Love in action: disaster donations are helping
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is also providing aid through its Kaleidoscope Fund.…
Oct. 1 church bulletin insert, flier for disaster relief
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and local districts will continue providing long-term recovery and care for disaster victims, including those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.…
Photo gallery: Responding to Hurricane Irma in Florida
LCMS World Relief and Human Care is working with the LCMS Florida-Georgia District to bring relief and the hope of the Gospel to Hurricane Irma victims.…
KFUO Audio: Why Do Christians Show Mercy?
The Rev. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, and the Rev. Michael Meyer, manager of LCMS Disaster Response, joined host Kip Allen on September’s “Free to be Faithful” program on Worldwid…
Sept. 24 church bulletin insert, flier for hurricane relief
As the news reports become fewer, headlines fade and people grow weary of hearing about catastrophes, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and district efforts will continue toward long-term recovery an…
Sept. 17 church bulletin insert, flier for hurricane relief
The LCMS encourages congregations to use the church bulletin insert and flier to inform members how they can join relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.…
Disaster: what to know before you give or go
It is important to make sure we help, not hinder, the relief effort.…
Partnership provides respite after disasters
LCMS Disaster Response and the Florida-Georgia District work together to provide respite, counseling and aftercare for pastors and their families following catastrophic events.…
Rev. Dr. Albert Marcis was longtime SELC District president
Marcis — who served 25 years as SELC District president — died March 24 in Oviedo, Fla.…
Conference emphasizes disaster response, preparedness for Church
The 2016 LCMS Disaster Response Conference — under the theme of “Showing Christ’s Mercy; Bringing God’s Peace” — reaches a broad audience with theology, case studies and practical applicat…
Visits help disaster responders plan further aid for Hurricane Matthew victims
Synod disaster responders visit victims to assess the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew amid flooding in the Carolinas and an outbreak of cholera in Haiti.…
Disaster responders plan more aid for victims of Hurricane Matthew
Disaster responders look to provide food, water, spiritual care and roofs for Haiti’s victims of the hurricane while assessing the full impact of the storm.…
Disaster responders to deliver aid, await full impact of Hurricane Matthew
LCMS disaster responders send relief to Haiti after Hurricane Matthew hits there and monitor the storm’s path as it heads for the United States.…
COP deals with many topics at first post-convention meeting
The Sept. 9-13 LCMS Council of Presidents meeting features an agenda with numerous guest speakers and topics.…