Worship and Prayer
Worship and prayer resources are offered for delegates and attendees to The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 9-14, 2016, in Milwaukee at the Wisconsin Center.
Bible Study
A special Bible study that relates to the convention theme, “Upon This Rock,” is available. The study’s six lessons are:
- On this Rock
- The Rock at Work
- Living Stones
- Built to Repent
- Built to Confess
- Built to Rejoice
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Convention Essayists
Four essayists are scheduled to address convention attendees Sunday through Wednesday. Presentation times will be announced as they become available.
Sunday, July 10
10:30 a.m. — Upon This Rock: Repent, Confess, Rejoice
Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. — President, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. - View video
Monday, July 11
10:20 a.m. — Upon This Rock: Repent
Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray Jr. — Director, LCMS Black Ministry - View video
Tuesday, July 12
10:05 a.m. — Upon This Rock: Confess
Rev. Daniel Preus — LCMS Third Vice President, Central Region - View video
Wednesday, July 13
9:55 a.m. — Upon this Rock: Rejoice
Rev. Dr. Berhanu Ofgaa — General Secretary, Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus - View video
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Convention Preachers
Pastors from across the Synod are scheduled to lead worship and preach during the convention.
Sunday, July 10
8 to 8:45 a.m. — Matins (LSB 219)
Reading: Col. 1:1–14
Preacher: Rev. Christopher Esget
Sermon Title: “Saints and Faithful Brothers”
1:30 to 1:55 p.m. — Midday Prayer (LSB 296)
Reading: Lev. 19:15–18
Preacher: Rev. Nabil Nour
Sermon Title: “It’s All About LOVE!”
5:30 to 6 p.m. — Evening Prayer (LSB 243)
Reading: Luke 10:25-37
Liturgist: Rev. Will Weedon
Monday, July 11 — REPENT!
8 to 8:25 a.m. — Service of Confession and Absolution
Reading: 1 John 1:8–2:2
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller
Sermon Title: “Saying What God Says”
1:30 to 1:55 p.m. — Responsive Prayer (LSB 285)
Reading: Luke 15:11–32
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz
Sermon Title: “Repentance, Life and Death? No, Death to Life!”
5:45 to 6 p.m. — Closing Worship
Reading: Luke 24:44-48
Liturgist: Rev. Will Weedon
Tuesday, July 12 — CONFESS!
8 to 8:25 a.m. — Matins (LSB 219)
Reading: Matt. 10:24-33
Preacher: Rev. Kou Seying
Sermon Title: “Fear Not: Confess Christ Boldly”
1:30 to 1:55 p.m. — Responsive Prayer (LSB 282)
Reading: Heb. 10:19-25
Preacher: Rev. Dr. John Wohlrabe
Sermon Title: “Held Fast to Hold Fast” (based on Heb. 10:23)
5:45 to 6 p.m. — Closing Worship
Reading: Jude 20-25
Liturgist: Rev. Will Weedon
Wednesday, July 13 — REJOICE!
8 to 8:25 a.m. — Matins (LSB 219)
Reading: Phil. 4:4-7
Preacher: Rev. Allan Buss
Sermon Title: "Joy Has Found Us!"
1:30 to 2 p.m. — Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
Reading: Is. 25:6-9
Preacher: Rev. Dr. John Wille
Sermon Title: “The Lord Has Spoken: Death is Swallowed Up”
5:45 to 6 p.m. — Closing Worship
Reading: Rev. 5:6–14
Liturgist: Rev. Peter Bender
Thursday, July 14
8 to 8:25 a.m. — Matins (LSB 219)
Reading: 1 John 1:1–4
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Scott Murray
Sermon Title: “Joy in Jesus”
11:50 a.m. to Noon — Itinerarium
Reading: Gen. 28:10–17
Liturgist: Rev. Will Weedon
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Convention Chaplains
- Rev. William Weedon — Chaplain
- Rev. Peter Bender — Assistant Chaplain
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