RSTM_Newsletter_StoryIn this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), the Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, president, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), shares an encouraging message for the Synod’s small congregations. In addition, general information about the ongoing Engaging Your Community (EYC) events and monthly free webinars is communicated.

Visit www.lcms.org/rstm to learn more about the ministry of and the resources provided from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM). Also, mark your calendars and be praying for the following upcoming events offered through RSTM:

  • RSTM’s first National Mission Festival – Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, to Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Concordia, Mo. Visit www.lcms.org/rstm if you are interested in participating. Last-minute reservations will be accepted until Jan. 9.

 

  • Don’t They Know We’re Here? free webinar presented by the Rev. Mark Frith, Lutheran Hour Ministries – Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, 1-2 p.m. CST. Visit www.lcms.org/rstm if you are interested in participating.

 

  • Building Partnerships Between Congregations free webinar presented by the Rev. Todd Kollbaum, director, LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, 1-2 p.m. CST. Visit www.lcms.org/rstm if you are interested in participating.