2015 Te Deum VBS Now Available
Higher Things is once again pleased to offer an entire Vacation Bible School package! The year’s “Te Deum” VBS ties in with the theme of the our 2015 Conferences and bring the worship, Word, and fun of Higher Things to younger children.
The Year of Flow?
Your browser does not support the HTML 5 audio tag. Click Here to Download this episode Program segments: • Cindy Jacob’s "Word of the Lord" for 2015 • Furtick Says 2015 is the Year of Flow • Sermon Review: It’s…
Consider The Odds
January 14, 2015 Daily Devotion from Lutheran Hour Ministries
4. Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Encyclical on the Environment – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 1/13/15
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute “Two Things Pope Francis Will NOT Say in His Encyclical on the Environment” by Jennifer Roback Morse The Ruth Institute Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog
2. The Firing of Atlanta’s Fire Chief for Stating the Biblical View of Homosexuality in a Book – Travis Weber, 1/13/15
Travis Weber of the Family Research Council
Family Research Council
1. Jesus: Prophet, Priest and King – Pr. Matt Richard, 1/13/15
Dr. Matt Richard of Zion Lutheran-Gwinner, ND
Now in Print!!
For Theophilus by Rev. Thomas Eckstein, Concordia, Jamestown. This book contains meditations on the Gospel of Luke. This is a great devotional book for older children (especially Confirmation age) and adults who want to dig deep into the teachings of Christ as found in Luke’s Gospel – with emphasis on the Person and Work of …
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DCE Installation at St. Andrew, West Fargo
Emily Jane Leising will be installed as the Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry of St. Andrew LCMS in West Fargo on Sunday, January 25th, 2pm. Emily is a 2014 graduate of Concordia University-Seward, NE where two of her sisters are currently attending. She holds her DCE certification as well as her Lutheran Elementary …
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Photo gallery: 2015 TABOO National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference
See photographs from the 2015 TABOO National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference at Saint Louis University.(Read more…)
Video: La Via: Episode 1 “Here I Am”
Join the Ruesch family as they follow the Lord’s call to serve as LCMS missionaries in Puerto Rico. “Here I Am,” the first episode of the series, begins with the need for a pastor in Puerto Rico and the Rueschs’ willingness to serve. Accompany them to Puerto Rico with upcoming weekly episodes.
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Credit union to benefit LCMS members gets charter
The Lutheran Federal Credit Union could become operational as early as the second quarter of 2015.(Read more…)
La Via: Episode 1 “Here I Am”
Join the Ruesch family as they follow the Lord’s call to serve as LCMS missionaries in Puerto Rico. “Here I Am,” the first episode of the series, begins with the need for a pastor in Puerto Rico and the Rueschs’ willingness to serve. Accompany them to …
Schools Connecting Through Social Media
Schools Connecting Through Social Media
In the “information age,” social media outlets have become a favorite way to share pictures and news. For organizations, social media tools can also give a glimpse of culture and personality; that is, a quick look at a Facebook page can provide a sense of what it’s like to be “part” of that organization. Our Mid-South District Lutheran Schools have certainly caught on to this notion and they are making the most of the opportunities that social media provides.
Facebook is the tool of choice for our Lutheran schools. Nearly all of our elementary schools in the Mid-South District have a presence on Facebook – and they do an amazing job of keeping those pages updated with current information and wonderful pictures. November and December were especially busy months, with numerous posts from Thanksgiving and Christmas programs and student outreach projects. Parents love to “like” and share these pictures with friends and family, giving others a look at the vibrant life of their child’s Lutheran school. In the Mid-South District, Lutheran elementary school Facebook pages have a combined 6,286 “likes” – that’s an impressive number of connections being made!
Hats off to our Lutheran Schools and Early Childhood Centers on their outstanding social media efforts. Together, they provide an exciting and inspiring look at Lutheran education in the Mid-South District.
Convention Schedule Highlights
Dear Members of the North Dakota District, LC-MS, I less than a week, the North Dakota District Convention will be in full swing! You are all welcome to take in the speakers, guest preachers, and fellowship. The convention will be held at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Here are some of the highlights: Monday, …
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Thy Strong Word – Revelation 15 “The Seven Angels With Seven Plagues”
Revelation 15 “The Seven Angels With Seven Plagues” with guest Rev. John Lukomski of St. Paul/Trinity Lutheran Church in Southern Illinois.
What Happens to the Sacrament (the Reliquae) after Distribution?
It is not by accident that there is a great deal of reverence in the Divine Service associated with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The Words of our Lord are chanted deliberately and carefully,[1] the body and blood of Christ are adored (e.g., genuflection and the elevation of the elements), and the Sacrament is distributed and received with reverent solemnity.
All of this is fitting, for the Sacrament of the Altar is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is indicated by the Words of our Lord Himself: “Take, eat; this is my body; take drink, this is my blood.” But what about after the distribution, or even after the Divine Service? What happens . . . Read All
Faith’n’Family – Missionary Family Stories: Beckendorf Family, Lutheran Bible Translators, Botswana
Featuring the Beckendorf Family.
His Time – “Science for Seminaries” Program, Abraham Justified by Faith
(1) Dr. Timothy Saleska and Dr. Joel Okamoto talks about the Science of Seminaries, (2) Rev. Bruce Skelton looks at Romans 4:1-25 and gives today’s sermonette.
Mmm… Foundation… (John 1:43-51)
Today’s Greek Tuesday text, John 1:43-51 sets the foundation for the entire Gospel as it touches on several themes of the book. And Jesus is sarcastic, too!! Stick around for this quick side trip to the Gospel of John before we head back to Mark for the next six weeks. Videos used: Honest Trailers – […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Mmm… Foundation… (John 1:43-51)
Today’s Greek Tuesday text, John 1:43-51 sets the foundation for the entire Gospel as it touches on several themes of the book. And Jesus is sarcastic, too!! Stick around for this quick side trip to the Gospel of John before we head back to Mark for the next six weeks. Videos used: Honest Trailers – […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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The Nature of God
22 So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. 24 The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, [2] 25 nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. (Acts 17:22-25 (ESV)
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Te Deum: More at Concordia Nebraska!
We are offering a non-housing registration option for 250 people at Te Deum – Nebraska
Commentary: ‘News’week on the Bible
By on January 13, 2015
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