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).
Leader, participant study guides
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Essayists
Four essayists are scheduled to address LCMS Convention attendees July 21–24.
10:30 a.m. Sunday
“Joy:fully Lutheran — Rejoice. Pray. Give Thanks.”
Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr.
LCMS First Vice-President
10:20 a.m. Monday
“Joy:fully Lutheran — Rejoice”
Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Egger
Professor of Old Testament, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
9:55 a.m. Tuesday
“Joy:fully Lutheran — Pray”
Rev. Josemon T. Hoem
LCMS Board of Directors
Pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Murphysboro, Ill.
10:05 a.m. Wednesday
“Joy:fully Lutheran — Give Thanks”
Rev. Dr. Gottfried Martens
Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin-Steglitz, Germany
Biographies: Essayists
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Preachers
Pastors from across the LCMS will preach during worship services at the convention July 21–25.
8 a.m. Sunday
Reading: Luke 10:38–42
Preacher: Rev. Christopher Esget — Sixth Vice-President, East-Southeast Region
1:30 p.m. Sunday
Reading: Colossians 1:21–29
Preacher: Rev. Robert Zagore — Executive Director, Office of National Mission
5:30 p.m. Sunday
Reading: Genesis 18:1–14
Liturgist: Rev. William Weedon
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8 a.m. Monday
Reading: Zephaniah 3:14–20
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Daniel Preus — Fifth Vice-President, Central Region
1:30 p.m. Monday
Reading: John 3:25-30
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz — Executive Director, Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty
5:45 p.m. Monday
Reading: Philippians 4:4–7
Liturgist: Rev. William Weedon
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8 a.m. Tuesday
Reading: Luke 18:1–8
Preacher: Rev. Nabil Nour — Third Vice-President, Great Plains Region
1:30 p.m. Tuesday
Reading: Ephesians 6:10–20
Preacher: Rev. Prof. Laokouxang (Kou) Seying — Assistant Professor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
5:45 p.m. Tuesday
Reading: Romans 12:9–13
Liturgist: Rev. William Weedon
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8 a.m. Wednesday
Reading: Isaiah 12
Preacher: Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr. — Fourth Vice-President, Great Lakes Region
1:30 p.m. Wednesday
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
Reading: Hebrews 13:7–16
Preacher: Rev. Peter K. Lange — President, LCMS Kansas District
5:45 p.m. Wednesday
Reading: Revelation 5:6–14
Liturgist: Rev. William Weedon
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8 a.m. Thursday
Reading: Mark 10:35–45
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray — Second Vice-President, West-Southwest Region
Biographies: Preachers
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Chaplains
Chaplain: Rev. William Weedon — LCMS Director of Worship and International Center Chaplain
Assistant Chaplain: To be determined.
Biographies: Chaplains
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