The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

LifeTogether

With President Harrison

April 2016

April 2016 update from President Harrison. View video

Video: Planting Gospel Seeds

The “Planting Gospel Seeds While Serving Human Needs” program helps congregations develop ways to enable their neighbors to break the cycles of poverty and struggle. View video

Photo of the Month

Children lead a Palm Sunday procession to Immanuel Lutheran Church on the Eila Rubber Plantation in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka on Sunday, March 20, 2016. View gallery

Feature KFUO Radio Interviews

Refusing to make a cake — The story of Aaron and Melissa Klein
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The importance of family structure for the health of children
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New missionaries ‘sent’ for service worldwide

From: Reporter Online
Ten new missionaries — along with their seven spouses and 19 children — are blessed for service in the Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, South Korea, Panama and Peru. Read more

Can or should?

From: The Lutheran Witness
We can become so preoccupied with whether we can that we don’t stop to think if we should. Read more

Home is where the (learning by) heart is

From: Lutherans Engage the World
Using a weekly resource the Rev. Peter Bender compiles called “The Congregation at Prayer,” members of Peace Lutheran Church in Sussex, Wis., engage in a life of catechesis and prayer. Read more

When trolls attack

From: Leader Blog
One of the most discouraging things about social media is the existence of trolls. I’m not talking about your high school friend that disagrees with every single political article you post or your non-denominational cousin that takes issue with your beliefs about Baptism. Read more

Theological education and the Global Seminary Initiative — A review and look to the future

From: Journal of Lutheran Mission
What can and should a seminary look like? Read more

Feature Resources

KFUO interview on governmental hostility to religious organizations and Free to be Faithful bulletin insert

Every One His Witness trifold brochure

Domestic violence resources

Upcoming Events

2016 National Disaster Response Conference
Oct. 18-20, in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Lutheran Young Adult Servant Event
June 2-5, in St. Louis, Mo.

Webinar: Welcoming Your New Pastor
April 21, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central time

Webinar: The Value of Strategic Planning
May 12, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central time

2016 National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference
Nov. 3-5, in Wichita, Kan.

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