American Sign Language version

LCMS President Harrison’s video message has been interpreted into American Sign Language by the Rev. Thomas Dunseth.

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In his latest video, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, brings a message of encouragement and joy to the church during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Join with Pastor Harrison as he rejoices, prays and give thanks for all that God is doing in and through the LCMS.

This video also highlights some resources available from Concordia Plan Services, Concordia Publishing House and the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations that may be beneficial to pastors and congregation members.

“And there is much more cause to rejoice and give thanks,” says Harrison, for “our enemy has been defeated, and our Lord Jesus Christ lives and reigns victorious.”

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Coronavirus resources

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Concordia Plan Services, Concordia Publishing House and other LCMS entities have compiled resources to assist congregations, schools, church workers and members during the coronavirus pandemic.

Visit lcms.org/coronavirus