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LCMS World Relief and Human Care – 2020 ‘Sharing’ newsletter: Special edition

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, through LCMS World Relief and Human Care, is assisting others during the coronavirus pandemic.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Ministry in the Epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic’

Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, the Rev. Dr. E. Johnson Rethinasamy presents a free webinar titled “Ministry in the Epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic.”

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – May 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses how stewarding the Gospel after COVID-19 will be different than it was before. Going back to the way things have always been done really isn’t possible.

An unexpected visit

The Rev. Dr. Hans-Jörg Voigt recalls a visit from LCMS President Rev. Dr. John William Behnken soon after the end of World War II and the kindness of Lutherans from America and England.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 57 devotion: Relational wellness

What encouragement do you need today? Who can you encourage?

Church Worker Wellness – Week 56 devotion: Relational wellness

Naming our struggles can be powerful in recognizing the face of God in our lives.

Video: How to do Family Devotions

Pastor Sean Daenzer, director of Worship for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and chaplain for the LCMS International Center, shares how to do family devotions at home.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – April 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses the fact that stewardship always relates to the trust we have in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 55 devotion: Emotional wellness

Christmas, Easter, and the Cross is for you. Christ is with you this week and every week.

Collects for the Present Pandemic

In the rapidly changing circumstances of this global pandemic, pastors will know best how to adjust, compose and extemporize prayers for the needs of services, broadcasts and other occasions.

Prayers to use during the pandemic — Palm Sunday and Holy Week

LCMS Worship provides updated prayers of the church for Series A and One-Year Series that congregations may use on Palm Sunday and during Holy Week.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 54 devotion: Financial wellness

My mom taught me the concept of tithing from the start of that first paper route.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Second Quarter 2020 newsletter

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to use their words to lift one another up in simple ways and glorify the risen Jesus.

Devotional booklets to use during crisis situations

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod provides four devotional booklets to bring God’s comfort and peace during the coronavirus pandemic and other crisis situations.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 53 devotion: Spiritual wellness

People need the healing assurance of forgiveness God offers through His Son Jesus.