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LCMS Stewardship Ministry – June 2016 newsletter

The June 2016 issue of StewardCAST focuses on celebrating stewardship, both as individual stewards and as congregations.

Bible Study with Luther: Galatians 3:19-29

Distinguishing between the Law and the Gospel is one of the highest and most precious arts which every Christian would do well to learn.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – July 2016 bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin sentences and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church bulletins and newsletters, respectively.

Theology of the Cross vs. Theology of Glory with Implications for Parish Nurses

The Rev. Dr. Leopoldo A. Sánchez’s presentation will help the parish nurse recognize the difference between the Theology of the Cross and the Theology of Glory and respond appropriately to persons who explain their condition with an inappropriate understanding of one, or both, of these theologies.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission — June 2016 newsletter

The June 2016 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ emphasizes the importance of congregations implementing agreed-upon strategic plans and following through on them. Congregational leaders need to give as much attention to the process of implementation as they do to the process of planning. Helpful suggestions to keep the ball rolling on strategic planning are provided.

LCMS Black Ministry – Second Quarter 2016 newsletter

The second quarter 2016 edition of Black Ministry’s TimeLine newsletter highlights opportunities for congregations and individuals to share Christ with our neighbors.

Luther on The Third Article of the Creed

Luther says that this article on the Holy Spirit is about us being made holy.

Bible Study with Luther: Galatians 3:10-18

From Adam to Abraham, from Moses to Paul, and to you and me God has always justified sinners in the same way—by faith.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – May 2016 newsletter

In the May 2016 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry highlights how faithful whole-life stewardship goes well beyond envelopes and offering plates, budgets and balance sheets. Stewardship is not just one of the things we do in our life with the Lord; stewardship is our life.

KFUO Audio: LCMS Disaster Response’s Camp Courage resources

KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates hosted a discussion on May 17 about the LCMS Disaster Response campaign to raise funds for Camp Courage supplies. Rev. Ross Johnson, director, LCMS Disaster Response; Rev. Michael Meyer, manager, LCMS Disaster Response; Gail Pawlitz, educator and editor; and Leah S. Sieveking, LCMS Mission Advancement talk about the new Camp Courage resources to serve children affected by disaster.

Formula of Concord Study: Introduction

The authors of the Formula developed a strategy to bring unity and peace among Lutherans without compromising the truth. This goal led them to adopt an irenic but firm tone in the Formula.

KFUO Audio: The vocation of chaplains

During an interview with KFUO Radio’s Joanie Harwell on May 13, the Rev. Tristan Engle, who is preparing to serve as a U.S. Navy chaplain, and the Rev. Craig Muehler, director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, talk about becoming a chaplain in the armed forces.

Adoration of the Holy Trinity: Dürer’s Vision

In his oil painting, "Adoration of the Holy Trinity," Albrecht Dürer gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to see a dazzling vision of Heaven with your very own eyes.

Life Together with President Harrison – May 2016

Are we seeing a religious litmus test for serving in public office? Recent events may suggest we are. Also, in this edition of Life Together, see how the LCMS is sending missionaries into challenging settings in the United States, including Ferguson, Mo., and hear what one man considers to be the best job in the world. All this and more in this month’s Life Together Digest with President Harrison.

Faithful Women of the Reformation

When asked to make a list of notable women of the reformation, most people's list might trail off after Katie Luther...