Summer Off-Campus Workshop
The Art of Living by Faith: The Theology of Luther’s Catechisms
As we move into a post-Christian age the task of catechesis becomes an ever more urgent and vital task of the church. Fewer and fewer people standing on the doorstep of the church have any Christian memory from childhood regarding the Gospel, Trinity, prayer, worship, and the Christian life. More needs to be done and yet there is less time in which to do it. In some ways, this new situation is ideal for recovering the purpose and goal of Luther’s catechisms that seek to form people in the basics of the Christian faith. As such, they function as handbooks, even field manuals for the Christian life. After looking at the overarching coherence of the catechisms, we will explore selected themes from their texts. Click here for more details!
Lutheran Heritage Tour III
Footsteps of Luther and Bach Tour
October 29-November 10, 2012
Hosted by President and Myrna Baneck
Click here to download the Lutheran Heritage III brochure for more information.
For more information call or email Myra Bitterman at 701-223-7835 or myrabitterman @ satromtravel.com
| Sights to see: | We will visit the sights of: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | Wittenberg | Luther’s birth place | 95-Thesis |
| Eisleben | Dresden | Luther’s House | Bach’s Church |
| Leipzig | Erfurt | Lutheran Churches | Wartburg Castle |
| Eisenach | Mainz | Castles | Augustinian Monastery |
| Worms | Rothenburg | Christmas Shops | Hofbrau Haus |
| Neuschwanstein | Oberammergau | ||
| Munich |
Caring for orphans through Project 24
The goal of Project 24 is to establish and support 24 orphanages in Kenya, six in each of the four synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya, a mission partner of the the LCMS. To read the entire article, Click Here
3 North Dakota congregations who are striving to improve their ministries by working together
The attached newsletter comes from the St Paul Institute for Education. They are headquartered in Concordia Missouri and focus on rural ministry. A number of ND congregations have used their material to examine how their congregational culture affects their ministry, to explore how they might better reach out into their communities with the Gospel and how small congregations can provide a more effective ministry when they work together.
Beginning on page 2, there is an article focusing on 3 North Dakota congregations who are striving to improve their ministries by working together: Trinity, Hazen; St John, McClusky; and St John, Underwood. Collectively, they worship about 120 on a given weekend.
In the North Dakota District, 37 (out of 86) congregations worship fewer than 100 people on a given Sunday. It is important that these discussions on how together pastoral care can be provided to widely scattered small groups of people not only continue; but, that new organizational models actually be tried.
Click here to read the article.
ND Author Publishes Book
Pastor Tom Eckstein, Concordia Lutheran, Jamestown, has finished his book, “Bearing their Burden – Speaking the Truth in Love to People Burdened by Homosexuality.” His book is available for purchase online. Click Here to download the book cover and endorsements.
Listen to Pastor Eckstein’s interview about his new book on Issues Etc. November 10, 2010
Listen to Pastor Tom Eckstein (Concordia, Jametown) refute pro-homosexuality arguments on Issues etc!
Listen to Pastor Tom Eckstein (Concordia, Jamestown) talk about Infant Baptism on Issues etc.
Click Here to read sermon manuscripts for an 8 part sermon series on Stewardship by Pastor Tom Eckstein (Concordia, Jamestown)
“Building Homes and Hope in Haiti”
Gives the people of our LCMS a chance for hands on support of the thousands of victims of the tragic January 12th earthquake in Haiti. Hundreds of thousands of folks have been living in make shift shelters and refugee camps for over 4 months now and together we can make a difference.
Please take a minute to look at the attachments and pictures. Here is a link to the article on the LCMS World Relief & Human Care web site: http://www.lcms.org/ca/worldrelief/dnews/bhhh.pdf
And, here is a link to a few short videos about the project: http://www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=16815
I pray that your hearts are moved to action and you encourage others to respond as our fellow Lutherans in Haiti reach out with mercy and love to so many in need. We can make a difference today and for an eternity. ~ Rev. Glenn F. Merritt, Director of Disaster Response
Check the District Calendar for dates and information on District/Synod events!
The Lutheran Hour Ministries Program Broadcast Guide
| Station | City, State | Freq | Band | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBRF | Fergus Falls, MN | 1250 | AM | Sun | 10:35 AM |
| KTRF | Thief River Falls, MN | 1230 | AM | Sun | 11:30 AM |
| KDKT | Beulah, ND | 1410 | AM | Sun | 7:30 AM |
| KFYR | Bismarck, ND | 550 | AM | Sun | 7:30 AM |
| KBTO | Bottineau, ND | 101.9 | FM | Sun | 8:00 AM |
| KDLR | Devils Lake, ND | 1240 | AM | Sun | 10:30 AM |
| KFGO | Fargo, ND | 790 | AM | Sun | 7:30 AM |
| KFNW | Fargo, ND | 1200 | AM | Sun | 4:30 PM |
| KQLX | Lisbon, ND | 106.1 | FM | Sun | 10:00 AM |
| KQLX | Lisbon, ND | 890 | AM | Sun | 10:00 AM |
| KBMW | Wahpeton, ND | 1450 | AM | Sun | 7:00 AM |
| KEYZ | Williston, ND | 660 | AM | Sun | 8:30 AM |
| KMSD | Milbank, SD | 1510 | AM | Sun | 7:00 AM |
| KOLY | Mobridge, SD | 1300 | AM | Sun | 9:05 AM |
(Dates and times subject to change)
