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June 14, 2024
'God's Mission Here' Newsletter — June-July 2024
This edition shares information about an apologetics curriculum for teens and adults, the Synod's directory of Recognized Service Organizations, and a new accountability campaign that shares stories of how donations to LCMS World Relief and Human Care have been used to provide tangible acts of mercy to people all around the world.
May 17, 2019
'Joy:fully Lutheran' in Tampa, Florida
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod gathers in convention July 20-25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla., to worship, encourage one another and make decisions that will guide the next three years of our Gospel proclamation around the world.
July 21, 2019
Answering God’s call
Your church has a place for you! Whether as a pastor, director of Christian Education (DCE), deaconess, music director or educator, each and every church worker vocation helps proclaim the Good News!
July 22, 2019
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces
Follow our LCMS chaplains as they bring the Gospel of Christ and speak life into circumstances of death and hardship, whether on land, sea or air.
July 23, 2019
‘We care for people; that’s who we are’
From flood relief in Houston and Nebraska to hurricane aid in North Carolina and Puerto Rico, from Mercy Medical Teams in Africa to outreach to the imprisoned in Indiana, LCMS World Relief and Human Care delivers the mercy of Christ in everything it does.
March 27, 2020
LCMS President Harrison video: Much cause to rejoice and give thanks
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, brings a message of encouragement and joy to the church during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 13, 2020
Video: An Easter devotion with President Harrison
In uncertain times, we have certain promises through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 30, 2020
President Harrison encourages support for church workers
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison encourages congregational members to support and thank their church workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 7, 2019
The church worker and curious living
Curiosity might kill the cat, but it keeps church workers healthy!
November 5, 2018
Heart, soul, mind and strength: The intimidation, impact and invitation of wellness
There is only so much time, energy, and money in this world and a lot pulling at our attention, particularly as workers in the church. Introducing one tool to help you grow in wellness…
February 27, 2019
My burden for someone else's pain
The church work family bears burdens and sufferings in a unique way. We have our own sufferings. Christ carries our load with and for us.
March 8, 2019
Freedom in ministry life
We don't need to fulfill any church member’s expectations (real or imagined) of what a pastor’s wife, ministry spouse, pastor, teacher, or other church worker should be. We only need to focus on God, the One who calls us free in the grace of Christ.
April 1, 2019
‘Worker-to-Worker’ devotions build one another up in the Body of Christ
"Building Up the Body: Worker-to-Worker" devotions offer words of Law and Gospel encouragement from one LCMS church worker to another.
May 7, 2019
Tiny goals
Sometimes the big things of life get the better of us. Sometimes we know we need to make a change, but the magnitude of change crashes in on us.
June 5, 2019
Fresh produce - alternative provisions for church workers
Giving fresh produce seems like such a small thing, but it shows appreciation to our church workers. Here are creative ideas for providing a little extra for LCMS workers and their families.
July 10, 2019
Advice for those first few years as a church worker
You’ve got a call. It’s a big deal. Now it's time to enter the wonderful and hard world of ministry life.