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LCMS National Mission – Bulletin Blurbs and Newsletter Articles – December 2025

New content is available each month for congregations to feature in church publications.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – ‘Sharing’ newsletter – Fifth Issue of 2025

From California to Sierra Leone, Lutherans are working together to share Christ’s love and mercy with others.

LCMS Worship – 2025-26 hymn suggestions for Series A and One-Year Series

In the Lutheran church, hymns are not “filler” or background music. They are an integral part of proclaiming the Word of God.

LCMS Worship – Advent devotions for the family table – 2025

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.

LCMS Worship – 2025-26 Lectionary summaries: Series A and One-Year Series

Lectionary summaries of the Three-Year Series A and One-Year Series readings throughout the church year are designed for worshipers to read in weekly Divine Service bulletins.

A day in the life of an immersive Spanish student

Learning Spanish through immersion is a big undertaking. Yet, it is well worth it. And chances are, you will receive much more than an expanded Spanish vocabulary.

‘Christian Character and Calling’ Bible Studies

This series of Bible studies encourages teens to ponder Scripture as they discuss topics related to Christian living and God’s calling for them in their daily lives.

National Lutheran Schools Week Resources

LCMS School Ministry provides resources for preschools, elementary schools, and high schools to use while proclaiming and celebrating God’s work among us.

‘Digging Deeper’ Bible Studies

This series of Bible studies provide an in-depth guide for parents to study with youth and dive deeper into important faith topics.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — November 2025

This edition contains information about the installation of a new director for LCMS Church Planting, a grant that supports the nurture of children in worship and prayer, resources for National Adoption Month and Advent, and more.

’10 Vital Conversations for Supporting Church Workers’ – Bible study

Explore 10 Scripture-based conversations that help congregations support church worker wellness, ministry health, and long-term resilience.

Podcast: LCMS Worship Institute

This podcast brings home selected recordings of the presentations, workshops and services from LCMS Worship Institutes.

Memory Verses

The LCMS invites everyone to memorize a Bible verse each week. Shareable graphics are available to use in your congregation, school, and home.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Advent services – 2025

The suggestions include liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and preaching with notes and sermon manuscripts prepared by the Rev. Sean Smith on the theme “Advent Songs of Salvation.”

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – November 2025 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

The classic hymn “Rock of Ages” can teach us a valuable lesson about Christian stewardship.