LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry – April 2016 newsletter
The April 2016 issue of A Pastoral Touch shares information about the SPM Recruitment Task Force, the Zion XVI Conference Sept. 15-18 in Belleville, Ill., and other important items.
‘Free To Be Faithful’ – Spring 2016 newsletter
The spring 2016 Free To Be Faithful Newsletter contains information about several pending U.S. Supreme Court cases affecting religious liberty, including those impacting the pro-life movement and the Catholic organization Little Sisters of the Poor.
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Second Quarter 2016 newsletter
In this issue of So Help Me God from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, information is provided about The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s project Operation Barnabas. Operation Barnabas seeks to train and equip people in our congregations to reach out to veterans and their families.
Life Together with President Harrison – March 2016
Christ came to seek and to save the lost, which is our mission as the church. As we move towards Easter, we remember that Death has already been deprived of his power. The hard part is over, the resurrection is near and it is as if we have only a little toe in the grave! God grant you a blessed Easter in the name of Christ.
Life Together with President Harrison – February 2016
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod President Matthew C. Harrison announces the February edition of Life Together — the Synod’s monthly digital news digest.
Life Together with President Harrison – January 2016
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod President Matthew C. Harrison announces the January edition of Life Together — the Synod’s monthly digital news digest. Pastor Harrison shares highlights from the LCMS to aid the whole church as we live and work together to proclaim the Gospel and bear Christ’s mercy to one another in our congregations, communities and the world.
LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry – December 2015 newsletter
In the December 2015 issue of A Pastoral Touch, LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry (SPM) discusses the opportunity for rostered ministers engaged in Emergency Services Chaplaincy to be grandparented into SPM.
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Winter 2015 newsletter
The winter 2015 Free to be Faithful newsletter contains an excerpt from the essay written by one of the four 2015-16 Free to be Faithful Young Adult Ambassadors.
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – First Quarter 2016 newsletter
In this issue of So Help Me God from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, the topic of suicide is discussed. Specifically, insight into suicides among active and inactive military members is highlighted, along with ways to help prevent suicides.
Life Together with President Harrison – December 2015
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod President Matthew C. Harrison introduces Life Together — a monthly digital news digest. Pastor Harrison shares highlights from the LCMS to aid the whole church as we live and work together to proclaim the Gospel and bear Christ’s mercy to one another in our congregations, communities and the world.
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2015 newsletter
The fall 2015 Free to be Faithful newsletter highlights the candid conversation that took place during the “Let’s Talk Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty” conference, held Sept. 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
So Help Me God: October-December 2015 Newsletter
In this issue of So Help Me God from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, insight is provided about spiritual warfare and how upholding the First Commandment can invite conflict.
LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry – August 2015 newsletter
The August 2015 issue of A Pastoral Touch discusses the opportunity for rostered ministers engaged in Emergency Services Chaplaincy to be grandparented into Specialized Pastoral Ministry.
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2015 newsletter
When it comes to last week Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage, questions abound. To answer those queries, read through the summer issue of the Free to be Faithful newsletter, which includes President Matthew C. Harrison's response to the ruling as well as an update on the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty that will create an enduring LCMS presence in Washington, D.C.
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Third Quarter 2015 newsletter
In this issue from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, the ongoing need for married couples to discuss with each other where they are emotionally is discussed. An article suggesting to married couples what they can do to avoid destroying their marriage is also provided. In addition, a devotional thought to encourage readers in their faith is shared.