Worship, Prayer and Study
LCMS National Convention • July 20-25, 2019 • Tampa, Florida
Worship and prayer resources are available for the 67th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, scheduled for July 20-25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
Bible Study
The “Joy:fully Lutheran” Bible study is based on the 2019 convention theme verse:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus” (1 Thess. 5:16-18 ESV).
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Essayists
Four essayists are scheduled to address convention attendees Sunday through Wednesday.
Sunday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.
“Joy:fully Lutheran — Rejoice. Pray. Give Thanks.”
Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr.
LCMS First Vice-President
Monday, July 22, 10:20 a.m.
“Joy:fully Lutheran — Rejoice”
Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Egger
Professor of Old Testament, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Tuesday, July 23, 9:55 a.m.
“Joy:fully Lutheran — Pray”
Rev. Josemon T. Hoem
LCMS Board of Directors
Pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Murphysboro, Ill.
Wednesday, July 24, 10:05 a.m.
“Joy:fully Lutheran — Give Thanks”
Rev. Dr. Gottfried Martens
Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin-Steglitz, Germany
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Preachers
Pastors from across the Synod will lead worship and preach during the convention.
Sunday, July 21
Morning — 8 a.m.
Reading: Luke 10:38–42
Preacher: Rev. Christopher Esget — Sixth Vice-President, East-Southeast Region
Afternoon — 1:30 p.m.
Reading: Colossians 1:21–29
Preacher: Rev. Robert Zagore — Executive Director, Office of National Mission
Evening — 5:30 p.m.
Reading: Genesis 18:1–14
Liturgist: Rev. William Weedon
Monday, July 22
Morning — 8 a.m.
Reading: Zephaniah 3:14–20
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Daniel Preus — Fifth Vice-President, Central Region
Afternoon — 1:30 p.m.
Reading: John 3:25-30
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz — Executive Director, Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty
Evening — 5:45 p.m.
Reading: Philippians 4:4–7
Liturgist: Rev. William Weedon
Tuesday, July 23
Morning — 8 a.m.
Reading: Luke 18:1–8
Preacher: Rev. Nabil Nour — Third Vice-President, Great Plains Region
Afternoon — 1:30 p.m.
Reading: Ephesians 6:10–20
Preacher: Rev. Prof. Laokouxang (Kou) Seying — Assistant Professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Evening — 5:45 p.m.
Reading: Romans 12:9–13
Liturgist: Rev. William Weedon
Wednesday, July 24
Morning — 8 a.m.
Reading: Isaiah 12
Preacher: Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr. — Fourth Vice-President, Great Lakes Region
Afternoon — 1:30 p.m.
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
Reading: Hebrews 13:7–16
Preacher: Rev. Peter K. Lange — President, LCMS Kansas District
Evening — 5:45 p.m.
Reading: Revelation 5:6–14
Liturgist: Rev. William Weedon
Thursday, July 25
Morning — 8 a.m.
Reading: Mark 10:35–45
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray — Second Vice-President, West-Southwest Region
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Chaplains
Chaplain: Rev. William Weedon — LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain
Assistant Chaplain: To be determined.
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