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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.

Psalm 91 memory challenge

Join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we memorize Psalm 91 together.

Prayers to use during the pandemic — Series A and One-Year Series

LCMS Worship is providing updated prayers of the church for Series A and One-Year Series that can be used by your congregation March 22 and March 29.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘A Welcoming Church’

Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, former Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) vice-president Kaye Wolff presents a free webinar titled “A Welcoming Church.”

Church Worker Wellness – Week 52 devotion: Vocational wellness

Saying, “If you want me to” to God can be scary.

LCMS president’s message and resources for coronavirus pandemic

Tips and encouragement for LCMS congregations and individuals as they respond to COVID-19.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 51 devotion: Spiritual wellness

There are others on this path with us. There are angels watching over us, and there are Everlasting Arms beneath us.

Propers in Time of Pestilence

When calamity and death strike, we do not put God on trial to accuse or excuse His unexplainable actions in the world. Instead, we implore His grace in the name…

Church Worker Wellness – Week 50 devotion: Physical wellness

The Light of God still shines when living with cancer and while caring for someone with cancer.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – March 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses the recurring question of the theology of electronic giving. It can certainly be used for God’s glory, but it also can be abused.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 49 devotion: Spiritual wellness

When might you be most vulnerable spiritually as a pastor or church worker?