I was happy to read the August story about encouraging young musicians to help with worship in their congregations (“Music to the Ears: Inspiring Children to Enrich Worship”). We have done that in our parish for many years. However, I was disappointed that the article did not mention the Lutheran Summer Music program, which encourages
From Appalachia to Africa, LCMS world Relief and Human Care helps people meet their daily needs.
Regarding editor’s glitches in the September issue of The Lutheran Witness: Page 2 promoted an online presentation by CPH to be held Sept. 11, but we didn’t receive the Witness until after that date. Also, Page 17 used an illustration that I presume was meant to represent music, but several of the “notes” aren’t notes.
The Lutheran Church is certainly not ‘short on saints,’ for in the wider sense, we are all saints together by God’s grace.
For Christians, Advent heralds more than the beginning of the Christmas season.
One Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all–in Howard, South Dakota.
By observing a family pet, a pastor uncovers some lessons in Christian living.
by Dr. William B. Knippa Our pastor recently accepted another call, and it’s been a blow to all of us in the congregation. He’s the most incredible pastor our church has known. We all thought he and his family were happy here. I’m especially worried about how this will affect my 14-year-old son, who greatly
For many of us, 2008 has provided a roller-coaster ride: the cost of gas has been up—way up! Our stock portfolios (and job prospects), down—way down.
The ancient Romans called the spirit that guides something and gives it its character a “genius.” [Luther’s] view of God and human beings served as the “genius” for his thinking.
Christopher Mitchell’s article, “God’s Design for Marriage” (August), was very good and a much-needed perspective of God’s will for our married lives. However, Dr. Mitchell misquoted when he wrote that “one holy catholic and apostolic church” comes from the Apostles’ Creed. It is, as Dr. Mitchell would agree, from the Nicene Creed. Thank you, Dr.
Our Synod is engaging 21st-century mission with an international force.