So Help Me God: October-December 2015 Newsletter
In this issue of So Help Me God from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, insight is provided about spiritual warfare and how upholding the First Commandment can invite conflict.
Journal of Lutheran Mission – September 2015
The September 2015 issue of The Journal of Lutheran Mission focuses on the 2015 Reformation celebration.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – September 2015 newsletter
In the September 2015 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry discusses the oft-forgotten concept of the stewardship of relationships.
LCMS Black Ministry – Third Quarter 2015 newsletter
The third quarter edition of LCMS Black Ministry’s TimeLine newsletter focuses on Rosa Jinsey Young, the young woman who grew up in Wilcox County, Ala., and left a legacy of faith, family and serving others.
LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry – August 2015 newsletter
The August 2015 issue of A Pastoral Touch discusses the opportunity for rostered ministers engaged in Emergency Services Chaplaincy to be grandparented into Specialized Pastoral Ministry.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – August 2015 newsletter
In the August issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry shares Scriptural insight into the “dog days” of stewardship. Relief from these times is the Gospel and the realization of the blessings and bounty the heavenly Father provides us through Jesus.
LCMS Parish Nursing – Summer 2015 newsletter
The Summer 2015 issue of the Parish Nurse Newsletter features articles written by parish nurses and others that share ideas and resources for promoting health of body and soul in congregations and communities, both here in the United States and throughout the world.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – July 2015 newsletter
In this issue from LCMS Stewardship Ministry, the importance of the “why” of stewardship being included in the teaching and preaching of stewardship is discussed. The “how” of stewardship is typically highlighted. However, reminding people of who they are as stewards and the implications of God’s creation and recreation and the Holy Spirit’s work in them to be faithful stewards are essentials elements in teaching stewardship.
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2015 newsletter
When it comes to last week Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage, questions abound. To answer those queries, read through the summer issue of the Free to be Faithful newsletter, which includes President Matthew C. Harrison's response to the ruling as well as an update on the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty that will create an enduring LCMS presence in Washington, D.C.
Journal of Lutheran Mission – June 2015
The June 2015 issue of the Journal of Lutheran Mission reflects on the way in which the Holy Spirit has moved the Gospel from place to place, working when and where it pleases God.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – June 2015 newsletter
In this issue from LCMS Stewardship Ministry, the “why” and “how” of an LCMS congregation’s support of its district and of Synod are discussed. The decision of the amount of a congregation’s Mission Partnership Gift to District is something that every congregation faces in their annual budget process. Prayer and open communication are encouraged by all those involved. What better way can there be to teach members about prayerful individual stewardship than to model it at the congregational level?
LCMS Black Ministry – Second Quarter 2015 newsletter
LCMS Black Ministry is proud to announce the timely re-launch of its quarterly newsletter, TimeLine, starting with this second quarter 2015 issue.
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Third Quarter 2015 newsletter
In this issue from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, the ongoing need for married couples to discuss with each other where they are emotionally is discussed. An article suggesting to married couples what they can do to avoid destroying their marriage is also provided. In addition, a devotional thought to encourage readers in their faith is shared.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – May 2015 newsletter
In this issue from LCMS Stewardship Ministry, the questions of to WHOM the steward should give and WHERE should a steward’s gift be given are addressed. When affirming one’s desire to become a member of a congregation, a person promises to support that congregation with his/her prayers and the gifts God has given to him/her. These promises need to be considered when answering these two questions.
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Spring 2015 newsletter
This month, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on same-sex marriage as it pertains to states’ rights. Learn how we as Lutherans unpack the issue in the spring 2015 issue of the Free to be Faithful newsletter.