Author: The LCMS

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – January 2023 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry reflects on the new year and how stewards can set godly “resolutions” — in a spirit of repentance and faith.

Podcast: 5 Minutes with a Missionary

It’s a window into missionary life. As our missionaries talk about their experiences, savor the uniqueness of the places in which God has called them to serve — while finding common ground with their role and service.

Life Together with President Harrison – January 2023

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, recognizes National Lutheran Schools Week in a discussion with Dr. Alan Freeman, the new director of LCMS School Ministry.

LCMS Worship — January-February 2023 resources

This edition includes Lent resources, prayers, lectionary summaries, and 2022–23 Church Year calendars.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Lenten services – 2023

Based on the theme “Christian Questions with Their Answers” drawn from Luther’s Small Catechism, LCMS Worship provides suggestions for liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects to use during Lent.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – February 2023 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – January 2023 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Since Christ showed mercy to us, we show mercy to others — from Illinois to Cambodia to Germany. Read more in the January 2023 issue.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – First Quarter 2023 newsletter

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to reflect on love, especially the true love that is Jesus and His redemptive act on the cross.

Life Together with President Harrison – December 2022

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, reflects on the Advent season through the words of Matthew 21: "Behold, your king is coming, meek and sitting on a donkey." 

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘No-Cost Revitalization Resources for LCMS Congregations’

Re:Vitality resources are built around a practical process and useful tools that you can adapt to meet the unique opportunities and challenges of your context.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – December 2022 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry reminds steward leaders of their responsibility to plan the stewardship process and to provide faithful teaching and preaching of God’s Word.

LCMS Worship — December 2022-January 2023 resources

Worship resources include Three-Year Series prayers, One-Year Series prayers and lectionary summaries for the 2022-23 Church Year.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – December 2022 newsletter

The LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter encourages us to share the strong faith and fervent love that we know by God’s grace through the coming of Christ.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – January 2023 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Keep the Fire Going with Youth Ministry’

The Rev. Mark Kiessling, director of LCMS Youth Ministry, led a webinar titled “Keep the Fire Going with Youth Ministry” on Dec. 1, 2022.