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LCMS Stewardship Ministry – December 2018 newsletter

In the December 2018 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry examines why modern stewardship is more focused on keeping alive treasured institutions than on sharing the Gospel.

PALS Study Topics — ‘The Pastor’s Life of Prayer’

This PALS course will address the pastor’s personal, family, and corporate life of prayer.

CTCR Bible study — ‘Immigrants Among Us: A Lutheran Framework for Addressing Immigration Issues’

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) has prepared a Bible study titled “Immigrants Among Us: A Lutheran Framework for Addressing Immigration Issues” to complement a 2012 CTCR report of the same name.

CTCR report — ‘The Royal Priesthood: Identity and Mission’

The royal priesthood is all believers whom God has made a kingdom and priests by working faith in Christ in them by the Holy Spirit. Individuals are priests through their Baptism, and as such offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, pray for this world and confess the faith in their daily lives.

PALS Study Topics – Transition: Seminary to Urban & Inner City or Rural & Small Town

This PALS course aims to assist the pastor and his family in making the contextual transition without feeling alienated and isolated.

Life Together with President Harrison – November 2018

In the November 2018 "Life Together News Digest," LCMS President Matthew Harrison highlights what being part of the "priesthood of all believers" means for your life and relationships.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – November 2018 newsletter

In the November 2018 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry stresses the need to return stewardship mentality to one rooted in Scripture and confession.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2018 newsletter

“Free to be Faithful Newsletter” provides update on the U.S. Army dropping its investigation against Southern Baptist chaplain Jerry Scott Squires, who was charged with discrimination against a lesbian soldier who wanted to attend a marriage retreat.

Prayer petition for those affected by California wildfires

LCMS Worship provides “A Petition for the California Wildfires” for congregations to use in worship services this weekend to pray for those affected by the California wildfires.

‘Lutheran Television: Glory Years’

The Rev. Dr. Ardon Albrecht, who held various roles at Lutheran Television for over 17 years, has written an informative account of the network's history.

LCMS Worship – 2018-19 Series C hymn suggestions

LCMS Worship provides hymn suggestions for Series C to use during the 2018-19 church year. Unless otherwise indicated, hymns are from Lutheran Service Book.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – October 2018 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship focuses on the necessary ingredients for a result that is faithful to God and pleasing to the steward.

LCMS Black Ministry – Fall 2018 newsletter

Thanks be to God for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) — a wonderful partner in mission work with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).

LCMS Worship – A Brief Advent Table Grace: 2018

LCMS Worship suggests the following Advent devotions for use at home. Family members may take turns reading the prophecy for each day from Dec. 2 to Christmas Eve.

Life Together with President Harrison – October 2018

LCMS President Matthew Harrison reminds us in October's Life Together News Digest of the gift we’ve been given in our pastors, and Harrison shows how we can respond joyfully in return for these faithful servants during Pastor Appreciation Month.