LCMS Stewardship Ministry – October 2016 newsletter
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin sentences and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.
LCMS Black Ministry – Third Quarter 2016 newsletter
The third quarter 2016 edition of Black Ministry’s TimeLine newsletter includes individuals’ stories that exemplify Jesus at the center of their lives and how God is glorified as a result.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – August 2016 newsletter
In the August 2016 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry shares that the first step to embracing a stewardship of life is recognizing our dependence upon the Lord and our interdependence with the world. God’s stewards are called to see all of creation as a gift, allowing them to be totally “other” centered.
Life Together with President Harrison – August 2016
The unity on issues such as preaching, communion, marriage and abortion that was shown at our National Convention was truly encouraging. Legal challenges may face our churches and we're providing resources to help. But today we encourage you to grab hold of the Scriptures in these wild times. It's time to "get at it! Let's make sure the we, the original Protestants, know our Scriptures."
LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry – August 2016 newsletterr
The August 2016 issue of A Pastoral Touch shares information about the Zion XVI Conference Sept. 15-18 in Belleville, Ill., the first LCMS SPM online learning group and other important items.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – July 2016 newsletter
In the July 2016 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry highlights that stewardship, when it is taught from the position of the Scriptures and Confessions, becomes not about the ask but all about the thank you.
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Third Quarter 2016 newsletter
In this issue of So Help Me God from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, the topic of serving our neighbors when they are hurting is discussed. Suggestions as to what we should say and do at these times are shared. In addition, advice on how to uphold the Eighth Commandment on Facebook is given.
Life Together with President Harrison – June 2016
President Harrison shares some thoughts on the recently completed LCMS presidential election and what the LCMS will be focusing on the next few years.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – June 2016 newsletter
The June 2016 issue of StewardCAST focuses on celebrating stewardship, both as individual stewards and as congregations.
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.
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.
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.
Life Together with President Harrison – April 2016
President Harrison discusses religious freedom, neighborhood outreach, gay marriage and abortion in this month's video. We will speak the truth and we will do it in love and President Harrison has encouraging words for the church in a time when we have many questions about our future.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – April 2016 newsletter
In the April 2016 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry looks at how people today are living longer and the unique challenges this creates for congregational leaders and laypeople.
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.