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LCMS Worship — November-December 2023 resources

This edition includes Advent devotions for the home, Advent media kits, 2023-24 hymn suggestions, prayers of the church, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.

LCMS Worship – Advent midweek service suggestions – 2023

This year's resources focus on the life and ministry of St. John the Baptist, the one appointed by God to prepare the way for the promised Messiah by calling sinners to repentance, even to the point of martyrdom.

Life Together with President Harrison – November 2023

This edition features a video that reflects on the gratitude we in the LCMS should have toward God this Thanksgiving.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2023 newsletter

The Fall 2023 newsletter highlights issues affecting children and families.

LCMS Worship – Advent devotions for the family table – 2023

LCMS Worship offers devotions that fix our attention on the three comings of Christ: once in the flesh, now in His Word and Sacraments, and at the Last Day for judgment and the resurrection — all to save us.

Catechism Memory Cards

Use these memory cards as you help your children learn Scripture and Luther’s Small Catechism.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – November 2023 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Lutherans carry out St. Paul’s direction to “do good to everyone,” both in the United States and across the globe.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – December 2023 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

Anchored in Christ Curriculum

LCMS Disaster Response has developed Bible study resources under the title Anchored in Christ to offer hope, comfort and peace in Christ to a congregation and its surrounding community during a time of crisis.

Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 1

This lesson reminds participants that the Lord has never forgotten and will never forget His children whom He dearly loves and calls to be His own through Holy Baptism. His goodness, mercy and love remain changeless despite the changes and the chaos in our sin-filled world.

Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 2

This lesson reminds participants that Jesus is always with them and that no matter what happens in our life or world, Jesus is with us even to the very end of the age. Even amid significant change or trials, the Lord is with us, and His love and divine care for us never falters or changes.

Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 3

This lesson reminds participants not to be overwhelmed with worry but have a spirit of hope because they are anchored in Christ. Even when weary and worn out, we can look to Jesus and His gifts to find strength, comfort, peace and great hope.

Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 4

This lesson reminds participants to put their full trust in the Lord, recognizing that their certainty in the eternal joy to come enables confidence in Christ through any changes that come in this life. We can trust the Lord because He has never forsaken us and will never let us down.

Quick reference guide and resources in times of disaster

LCMS Disaster Response offers resources to help congregations and laypeople prepare for disasters and provide spiritual and physical care to those affected by a tragedy.

Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training and resources

LCMS congregations may host Lutheran Early Response Team training for individuals in their area to assist with disaster response, and resources are available to help those in need.