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LCMS Worship — April-May 2024 resources

This edition includes worship institute information, Prayers of the Church, stewardship resources, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.

PALS Study Topics — ‘Doing Law and Gospel Preaching’

This presentation, with workbook for group discussion, helps pastors reaffirm the law/gospel heart of their preaching while also encouraging them to explore the art.

White Paper — CTSFW Deaconess Formation: Knowledge, Skills & Virtues

“The mission of Concordia Theological Seminary is to form servants of Jesus Christ who teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all.”

PALS Study Topics — ‘Premarital Pastoral Care’

This video course addresses many of the issues pastors face in providing premarital pastoral care.

Life Together with President Harrison – April 2024

This edition features a video message from President Harrison on church planting, stories about the Synod’s response after Chilean wildfires and LWML mission grants, a feature on how parents can help their children understand God’s gift of sexuality, a story on Lutheranism in Rome, resources and more.

PALS Study Topics — Pastor as Chief Steward

Rev. Wayne J. Knolhoff presents at the issue of stewardship in three sessions.

PALS Study Topics — Thinking About Stewardship

Dr. Biermann that presents on the idea of stewardship.

‘Sacred Melodies: Hymn-Inspired Devotions’ — Spiritual Care Companion

These devotions were crafted to give you encouragement and assurance, based upon the Word of God. No matter what your circumstances may be, you are loved by Christ.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — April 2024

This edition shares information about LERT training, the upcoming LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference and the Synod's emphasis on worker wellness.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – Special 2024 RSO Edition ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Recognized Service Organizations are fostering the mission and ministry of the church through their work in Latin America and Florida.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Second Quarter 2024 newsletter

The 'So Help Me God' newsletter reminds readers that the Lord God loves you and sustains you through dark times.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – May 2024 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

Spanish resources to use during crisis situations

Recursos para brindar el consuelo y la paz de Dios durante una crisis.

Worship resources to use during crisis situations

LCMS Disaster Response provides these worship resources to bring God’s comfort and peace during a crisis.

LCMS Worship — March-April 2024 resources

This edition includes Lent and Easter media kit, Easter Vigil children's coloring book, worship institute information, Prayers of the Church, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.