The January issue offers a broad array of articles to help you and your congregation think about pro-life opportunities.
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January 1, 2023
Compassionate Abortion?
God has given each mother a little neighbor, chosen specifically for her, formed from her body. The suffering involved in loving this neighbor is part of God’s good and gracious will for our lives.
January 1, 2023
Life After Roe
Legislation does not change hearts. Only the Holy Spirit through the proclamation of the Gospel changes hearts.
January 1, 2023
Lutheran Witness: January 2023
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness reflects on the church’s ongoing responsibility to proclaim the Gospel in the wake of Roe v. Wade.
January 1, 2023
A Real Savior for Real Sinners
We will advocate for life. We’ll march. But the greatest thing we can do is speak forgiveness in Jesus.
December 9, 2022
More Million Dollar Life Match grants awarded during Phase 2
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has awarded 48 grants during Phase 2 of the 1 John 3 Initiative Million Dollar Life Match. The program, which offers a total of $1 million in matching grants, seeks to support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.
October 31, 2022
‘Making Disciples for Life’: Staying awake in a world asleep
The Making Disciples for Life fall conference took place Oct. 10–12 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
October 19, 2022
Snippet Update: Michigan Proposal 3
Since the publication of this issue, however, the Michigan Supreme Court ordered that the proposal be added to the ballot on November 8
September 14, 2022
Loving and Serving Local Families
Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream, Ill., serves families in the community through its monthly Breakfast with Baby event.
September 13, 2022
First round of Life Match grants awarded
A second set of applications is currently undergoing the review process, with a third phase to begin on Nov. 1.
September 6, 2022
‘Lifemark’: Motion picture about adoption shares pro-life message
LCMS Life Ministry has developed resources to aid viewers interested in further study and discussion of the issues raised in the movie.
August 11, 2022
Million Dollar Life Match grants awarded
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is pleased to announce that 37 congregations received grants during Phase 1 of the 1 John 3 Initiative Million Dollar Life Match.
August 3, 2022
Abortion: Lessons from the Early Church
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares excerpts of an essay by Hermann Sasse (1895–1976).
June 24, 2022
Joint letter from LCMS President Harrison and presidents of WELS and ELS to U.S. Attorney General
“The increased violence … against churches, pro-life organizations and pregnancy centers are clearly terrorist attacks: they use violence designed to intimidate in order to achieve political ends.”
June 24, 2022
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison addresses SCOTUS decision
Today we rejoice that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned ‘Roe v. Wade’ and pray that all would treasure and protect life as a gift from God.
June 24, 2022
Statement from LCMS Life Ministry on the ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’ ruling
Life is precious, and we applaud the action of the U.S. Supreme Court to correct the egregious and mortal error codified in Roe v. Wade.