Breaking down stereotypes

As a missionary in Taiwan, I have always enjoyed reading The Lutheran Witness. After reading the articles, I feel connected with the Church around the world and refreshed in my personal faith. However, as I read the February issue, I noticed something. In all the pictures, whether articles or ads, there seems to be a […]

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Concerning grief

Thank you, Dolores Hatfield, for bringing some much needed practical attention to the subject of grief in your February letter to the editor. Everything stated in “Grief Doesn’t Run on Schedule” should be understood and brought to the attention of well-meaning friends and pastors. Until a person experiences a loss that changes your life forever,

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When ‘Wanting to Do the Right Thing’ Might Get You in Trouble

Haiti, Volunteerism, and a Desire to Help Commentary by Albert B. Collver III and Daniel Mattson The earthquake in Haiti has shaken the entire world and refocused attention on the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, if not the world. People from around the globe have poured out help to this island nation. In particular,

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Being Prepared, Lending a Hand

by Kim Plummer Krull The Haiti earthquake makes us think about how we can help suffering survivors and also about how we can prepare if a disaster hits close to home. Disaster preparation: LCMS World Relief and Human Care offers two disaster preparedness resources for families and congregations: Preparing to Meet the Challenge, a free,

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Working in Partnership to Assist Haitians

by Kim Plummer Krull Many Lutheran partners are working cooperatively with LCMS World Relief and Human Care (LCMS WR-HC), LCMS World Mission, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti on the earthquake response in Haiti. They include but are not limited to the following: MISSION: Haiti, operating through the LCMS Florida-Georgia District (www.flga-lcms.org). Orphan Grain

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