Celebrating Reformation with Divine Service, Setting Five
The Rev. Will Weedon, LCMS director of Worship, offers some advice to help a congregation sing the Divine Service, Setting Five, for Reformation Day or any other Sunday.
The Liturgy of Baptism & Daily Prayer Offices
Four interviews with the Rev. William Weedon, director of Worship and International Center chaplain, on "The Liturgy of Holy Baptism" as well as eight interviews on "The Daily Prayer Offices." These two series delve deeply into the history, practice and theology of the Church's liturgies of Baptism and Prayer.
Rev. Glenn Merritt discusses LCMS Disaster Response and upcoming conference
Rev. Glenn Merritt, director, LCMS Disaster Response discusses the role the LCMS takes in working with local districts and congregations during times of disaster.
Discover how LCMS parish nurses assist with the care of congregations and their surrounding communities
Discover how LCMS parish nurses assist with the care of congregations and their surrounding communities in both body and soul. This in-depth discussion on the vocation of parish nursing includes information on how to become a parish nurse, educational programs, and the theological framework for this work of mercy in the name of Christ.
KFUO Audio: Maggie Karner discusses marriage ruling in U.S. Supreme Court
Maggie Karner, director, LCMS Life and Health Ministries, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court June 26 ruling on marriage on KFUO Radio's Law & Gospel program.
Fale Explains LCMS’ Unique Disaster Response Work
The Rev. John Fale, associate executive director of LCMS Mercy Operations, explains how The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod shows mercy in the midst of chaos and disaster.
2013 LCMS Mercy Essay Contest Finalist
The annual Mercy Essay Contest is sponsored by the LCMS Office of National Mission to encourage seminary students to engage our Lutheran theology of mercy and its implications in life and ministry. Prof. John Pless of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind. coordinates the competition each year.
The Reformation: Questions and Answers
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Unwrapping Lutheran Service Book: Service of Prayer and Preaching
One of the contributions of the Lutheran Service Book to the worship life of many congregations is the “Service of Prayer and Preaching” (LSB 260-267).
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing…in Canon
What do “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and “All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night” (Lutheran Service Book 883) have in common? Both can be sung as a musical round or canon, a musical composition in which two or more voices sing exactly the same melody but with each voice beginning at a different time, allowing the voices to fit together harmonically.
Where’s the Time Signature? Playing the Rhythmic Chorales
By Phil Gehring, author of the Service-Playing Resource Book Musicians are accustomed to finding a time signature at the beginning of any piece of music, right after the key signature.…
Unwrapping the Musical Gifts of God…with Instruments!
The Good News of the Gospel message has been given to the Church and there are so many ways to illuminate the Word of God through music.