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Video: What is a Foro?
A Foro, Spanish for “forum,” is a system of support used for LCMS missions and sister churches in Latin America and the Caribbean. Watch to see how you can join! View Video Ministry NewsTags: Latin...
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Audio: Listen to presentations from the 2014 International Disaster Response...
Audio presentations from our 2014 International Disaster Response Conference at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Look for updates at www.lcms.org/disaster. Theology of Mercy Pres. Harrison...
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Photo gallery: Mercy grant provides roofs to Malagasy Lutheran churches
In the extreme southern part of Madagascar, the Malagasy Lutheran Church — known locally as the Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy (FLM) — and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod have joined in a project to...
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Video: Get a fresh look inside the Old Latin School
Take a peek as renovations on the “Old Latin School” progress toward the May 2015 dedication of this new education and outreach center in the heart of Wittenberg, Germany. This joint project of the...
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Photo gallery: Bearing Mercy in the Baltics
See how LCMS church partners, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania, are bearing mercy and service through Diaconia work in the Baltics....
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Words of Comfort and Hope for Those Who Feel Alone: A Sermon on Isaiah 51:1-6
God spoke these words through Isaiah for generations not yet born, primarily for those of Judah who would be sent into “Exile” in Babylon about 150 years later. These are words of comfort and hope for...
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The Gospel of Christ Shall Fly Forth
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, shares both the history of LCMS missionary work, and looks to the exciting future as LCMS missionaries continue to...
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Photo gallery: Raising Church Workers for Tanzania
“Today we give thanks to God,” the Rev. Dr. Timothy Quill said March 14, “as we celebrate the graduation of the first pastoral and deaconess classes from the Bishop Makala Training Center” in...
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Video: La Via – See one LCMS family’s journey to the mission field
Follow the Ruesch family as they answer Christ’s call to become LCMS missionaries in Puerto Rico. Over the course of twelve episodes, learn how they enter the mission field and see how their life...
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Giving thanks for care and growth of career missionaries
Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ! “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.” (Ps. 107:1) We are blessed with the gift of faith through Holy Baptism and the preaching of God’s Word in accordance with the...
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Bulletin insert: Nepal earthquake relief
Immediately after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated the people of Nepal on April 25, killing more than 6,000 people and injuring at least 8,174 more, LCMS congregations and members have been asking...
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LCMS Mercy Medical Team in Chesinende, Kenya
The LCMS serves throughout the world, sharing the love of Christ in word and deed. Mercy medical teams (MMTs) are an effective example of this rich outpouring of the Gospel combined with service, as...
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Sudanese church leader visits LCMS International Center
Pictured (left to right back): Dr. Curtis Peters, John Ater Deng, Rev. Larry Vogel, Abraham, Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray. Pictured (left to right front): Rev. Dr. Albert Collver, Dr. John Loum, Bishop...
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Photo gallery: Raising Church Workers for Tanzania
“Today we give thanks to God,” the Rev. Dr. Timothy Quill said March 14, “as we celebrate the graduation of the first pastoral and deaconess classes from the Bishop Makala Training Center” in...
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KFUO Audio: Interview about LCMS Mercy Medical Teams
Since 2006, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Mercy Medical Teams have provided desperately needed health care to thousands of patients in underserved regions around the globe. (LCMS...
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The LCMS: Continuing as a mission church body
As the number of career missionaries has nearly doubled since 2013, leaders of the Office of International Mission discuss the Synod’s coordinated approach to bringing the Gospel to the ends of the...
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OIM Audio: Rev. Ferry Discusses GKLI Convention
As the LCMS begins another convention, another Lutheran church body on the other side of the globe will soon begin a convention as well. The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI) will also host a...
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CSSE in Macau Hosts Graduation Service
“The Lord is our Shepherd,” the Rev. Arthur Rickman, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) area director for Greater China, declared. He preached to teachers, community members, church leaders and...
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Lutherans in Indonesia Gather for Convention
“Shalom! Horas!” These traditional Batak greetings resounded throughout the church building as the Rev. Charles Ferry greeted the members, church leaders, and bishop of the Indonesian Christian...
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LCMS and LCP Encouraged by Agreement
Pres. Antonio Reyes and Pres. Matthew Harrison sign the protocol agreement. On June 8, 2016, the Rev. Antonio Reyes, president of The Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP), and the Rev. Dr. Matthew...
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Water, Water Everywhere
The people of Bangladesh live on and in the water. During the rainy season, the water rises to such levels that people must travel by boat instead of bus, bicycle or car. It’s common to see children of...
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LCMS Provides Life-Giving Water in Bangladesh
By Roy S. Askins During the rainy season of Bangladesh, water is everywhere. Roads become submerged, homes become unlivable, church buildings uninhabitable and schools unusable. Villagers must walk on...
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International School dedicates a new building
By Roy S. Askins A New Building On Sept. 15, 2016, Concordia International School Hanoi (CISH) dedicated their new campus building. CISH, with the aid of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS),...
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Cortright Teaches Theological Education in Asia
The Rev. Dr. Charles Cortright traveled to Asia Aug. 5 to 20 to teach at the invitation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), Office of International Mission (OIM), Asia. He taught in two...
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KFUO Audio: Disaster relief update in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
Relief work continues in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew swept through the Caribbean nation in October 2016. During a February 2017 visit, LCMS Disaster Response Director Rev. Ross Johnson, center,...
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Video: Wittenberg, Germany – The City of Luther and the Reformation
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: Relics – There’s Only One that Counts
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: 16th-century Indulgence Box: Trying to Buy Salvation
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: The Pope Supported the Sale of Indulgences; Christ Gives Grace for Free
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: The Cross Alone Is Our Theology
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: The Common Chest Ensures Everyone’s Needs Are Met
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: Ex-monk Marries Ex-nun: Martin and Katie Luther
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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The Luther Mile
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison leads an informative tour of historic sites at the cradle of the Lutheran Reformation — Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany. Learn more: LutheranReformation.org...
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Video: 16th Century Physicians Mask
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: The Care of Souls: Luther’s Driving Focus
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: The Cranach Bible
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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Video: Professor Luther – The student of scripture
Treasures of the Reformation Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and...
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LCMS receiving reports from missionaries in Caribbean, Mexico after disasters
Even as Hurricane Maria continues her destructive course in the Caribbean and residents surrounding Mexico’s capital city frantically work to dig through rubble left by a major earthquake on Tuesday,...
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Puerto Rico update: Interview with Missionary Matt Ruesch
An LCMS Disaster Response team has been on the ground in Puerto Rico this past week as part of an initial assessment trip. Director of Disaster Response, Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, has been with LCMS...
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Whether in Hong Kong or Taiwan, the Synod’s Asia Mission Doesn’t Change
The Luther Building in Chiayi Taiwan where the regional offices of the Synod’s Asia region will be located. — by Roy S. Askins The Asia region of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has based its...
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