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‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — December 2024

This edition introduces the new LCMS Discipleship Ministry, announces the upcoming LCMS Life and Mercy Conference, and promotes a new media kit for congregations to use during Advent and Christmas.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2024 newsletter

This issue highlights how some states are making legislative strides in protecting unborn children, and features two new books — "Mere Natural Law" and "Stumbling Toward Utopia."

Report to the 2025 District Conventions

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is seeking input from district convention delegates on improving its "Making Disciples for Life" mission and ministry emphasis.

LCMS Worship — November-December 2024 resources

This edition includes midweek Advent service suggestions and home devotions; an Advent/Christmas media kit; 2024-25 hymn suggestions and lectionary summaries; church year calendars; and new stewardship resources.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — November 2024

This edition highlights how the church is caring for people impacted by Hurricane Helene and shares information about a new training program for visitation skills, a grant program for LCMS church plants, and a program from LCMS School Ministry to help strengthen and revitalize Lutheran schools.

Life Together with President Harrison – November 2024

This edition includes videos about LCMS military chaplains, photos and a story on the International Church Relations Conference, a feature on planting international churches, a story on Lutheran foster families, resources and more.

Clarity and Care for Children with Gender Confusion

Dr. Brad Alles provides clear information on gender dysphoria and confusion, as well as guidance for parents caring for children who struggle with it.

Free to worship an extraordinary God

While teaching children in Asia, an LCMS Short-Term Mission team from Roanoke, Va., discovered that God transforms seemingly ordinary activities into extraordinary opportunities to witness His love and worship Him with fellow Christians.

Life Library — Translated Russian Articles (русский)

Для вашего образования и просвещения Лютеранская церковь — Синод Миссури собрала коллекцию документов, статей и информации по вопросам жизни.

Life Library — Translated Spanish Articles (Español)

Colección de documentos, artículos e información sobre temas de vida.

‘O God, Forsake Me Not: Care for First Responders’ — Spiritual Care Companion

This resource has been crafted to equip those who serve first responders in a chaplaincy role, offering spiritual care to those who serve our communities with courage and dedication.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — October 2024

This edition shares information about the next application period for the Million Dollar Life Match, information about the work of Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) after Hurricane Helene, registration for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering, and ideas for showing appreciation to your church workers.