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God turns obstacles into opportunities

Denise Lewis served in Słupsk, Poland, with a team from her congregation, Resurrection Lutheran Church and School, in Newport News, Va., in July 2022. She shared a reflection on her volunteer service.

Life Together with President Harrison – January 2023

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, recognizes National Lutheran Schools Week in a discussion with Dr. Alan Freeman, the new director of LCMS School Ministry.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Lenten services – 2023

Based on the theme “Christian Questions with Their Answers” drawn from Luther’s Small Catechism, LCMS Worship provides suggestions for liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects to use during Lent.

Lent, Holy Week and Easter media kit — This is love

Advertise your Lent and Easter services by using these free, customizable resources.

Lent, Holy Week and Easter media kit — Death is Defeated

Advertise your Holy Week and Easter services by using these free, customizable resources.

Lent, Holy Week and Easter media kit — Life and Death are at Stake

Advertise your Holy Week and Easter services by using these free, customizable resources.

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

Since Christ showed mercy to us, we show mercy to others — from Illinois to Cambodia to Germany. Read more in the January 2023 issue.

Advent and Christmas media kit — Rejoice: The Lord is at Hand

Advertise your congregation’s service schedule with free, customizable resources and invite community members to worship and "Rejoice."

Advent and Christmas media kit — Behold

Advertise your Advent and Christmas services by using these free, customizable resources.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – First Quarter 2023 newsletter

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to reflect on love, especially the true love that is Jesus and His redemptive act on the cross.

Life Together with President Harrison – December 2022

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, reflects on the Advent season through the words of Matthew 21: "Behold, your king is coming, meek and sitting on a donkey." 

CTCR evaluation – ‘Lutheran World Federation’

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides an overview of the Lutheran World Federation as a resource in advising partner churches about the LWF and the Commission’s concern over their joint membership with the LWF.

‘Text, Music, Context’: A Resource

A Resource for Reviewing Worship Materials provides a process for pastors, musicians, and others involved in worship planning to work through in assessing a variety of worship materials.

Lutheran Service Book Hymn Selection Guide

The Lutheran Service Book Hymn Selection Guide is a companion resource to the LSB, and it provides helpful information to pastors and musicians as they plan services.

Lutheran Hymn Index

Have you ever wondered if your favorite hymn is in more than one Lutheran hymnal? The Lutheran Hymn Index is the resource to examine.