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LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – February 2021 newsletter

The LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter reminds us to bring the eternal message of the Gospel to those around us, especially during these uncertain times.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – March 2021 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month to use in church publications.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – January 2021 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses the difficulty and frequent failure of many New Year’s resolutions, especially when they rely on our own efforts. It discusses how we can re-frame our resolve according to our God-given vocations.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘A Place Not Forgotten’

Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Rev. John Schmidtke presented a free webinar on “A Place Not Forgotten.” Ministry in the urban context is challenging as ministries deal with poverty, crime, lack of opportunity and a host of social issues.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Lenten services – 2021

LCMS Worship provides suggestions for liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects to use during 2021 midweek Lenten services.

Life Together with President Harrison – January 2021

In this month's Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, discusses the vocation of Christians to pray during these times of turmoil — economic, racial, medical and political.

LCMS Life Ministry — Winter 2020 newsletter

The Winter 2020 News and Notes newsletter announces the virtual LCMS Life Conference to be held in March 2021.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – January 2021 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Christ commands His followers to serve others. In the LCMS World Relief and Human Care newsletter, read about how the church continues to do this while obeying COVID-19 restrictions.

Preach the Word – Module 9 – Preaching in a Post-Christian World – Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz

Communicating the Gospel to our post-Christian culture, by keeping in mind the question, "What are my people actually hearing me say?"

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Life Ministry Overview’

Hosted by LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission, Deaconess Tiffany Manor, director of LCMS Life Ministry, presented a webinar titled “Life Ministry Overview” on Jan. 7, 2021.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – January 2021 newsletter

The LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission newsletter reminds us that God guides us, even though times of transition and change.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – February 2021 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month to use in church publications.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – First Quarter 2021 newsletter

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to consider the wonder of God and His love for us. God has transformed and redeemed our hearts, which we should guard through His Word.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – December 2020 newsletter

The LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission newsletter discusses ways a deaconess can assist the pastors of local congregations and organizations.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – December 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses our cultural understanding of the word “gift,” which involves a change of ownership and warns that using it to talk about stewardship may lead to confusion, especially in the Christmas season.