On Sunday, January 19, The LCMS will observe Life Sunday, calling attention to the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Historically, this has meant expressing our opposition to the abortion of life at its beginning. This year, we focus on the attack of life through the legalization of physician-assisted suicide (PAS).
Read MoreEffective January 1, 2020, the District office has had two staffing shifts. Debbie Borchardt, previously part-time office assistant, has taken on additional duties as Commissioned Workers Support. Sarabeth Marcello, previously Communications Manager and Administrative Assistant for Commissioned Workers, has shifted to Communications Director.
Read MoreThe name of Jesus carries more power and meaning than we often realize in our everyday lives. He is Savior, Messiah, beginning and end, always with us. When we carry His name with us, we bring the Good News of salvation to all who are willing to listen.
Read MoreThe Winter 2019 Engaged in Mission magazine is now available! From Elk River to Rochester to Nicaragua, we’re amazed at the ways God is moving to bring people closer to Him. This quarter's issue features stories of how congregations, schools, and ministries in our District are finding new and innovative ways to network and collaborate together—all to the glory of Christ our King!
Read MoreThe season of Advent helps us anticipate and prepare for the promised Christ child who delivers us from our sins. Advent invites us to prepare the way for the Lord—in our daily lives, in our places of work, in our communities, in our priorities, and in our conversations.
Read MoreHow can we turn the holiday of Thanksgiving into a year-round grateful attitude? Look with me at Paul’s example and exhortation to the Philippians and Corinthians to learn how we can “Rejoice in the Lord always.”
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