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Six Mission Minutes: Good to Give Thanks
Psalm 92 begins with an invitation: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord. To sing praises to your name, O Most High.” In this season of thanks, we
Sharon Comfort Dog Begins Her Service
On Oct. 3, 10 members of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Federal Way, Washington, traveled to Illinois and returned with a golden retriever. Though simple on paper, it was the
YLI Resources for Launching The Next Generation
The Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Report is an incredible resource designed to help cultivate and raise up new servant leaders. (Have you downloaded it yet? If not, go here!) Since
Six Mission Minutes: Breath-Giving
Across the NOW District, you can find breathtaking views. You might say that about the Oregon Coast, the High Cascades in Washington, or the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, to name
Putting the YLI into Practice at Camp Lutherwood
Every spring, the Northwest District Youth and Family Ministers gather for a conference of collaboration, education, and sabbath. During the 2025 conference, the Oregon circuit churches expressed a desire and
Join Us in Prayer Along with Church of All Nations, Hong Kong
Greetings in Christ Jesus, whose call to proclaim the gospel sends his servants all over the world. Indeed, Isaiah’s words are being fulfilled in Christ Jesus, “Sing to the Lord
Student Food Pantry Provides Needed Support
Each week, 300–400 students from the local community utilize the student food pantry at Grace Lutheran Church in Eugene, Oregon. Students from the University of Oregon, Lane Community College, Gutenberg
Six Mission Minutes: Investing in God’s Temple
The rededication of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Waldport, Oregon celebrated its restoration after a fire and revealed that the church is much more than a building. In 1 Corinthians
Storytime Blesses the Twin Falls Community
Stories at Sunset is an amazing ministry idea implemented at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. Think of it like a drive-in experience, but with book reading instead of
Six Mission Minutes: Stories at Sunset
Bedtime routines for kids often include picking out pajamas, reading a book, saying prayers, goodnight kisses, and being tucked in so that children can go to sleep. What does our
A Ribbon Cutting at Grace Childcare Center
After many years of planning, praying, groundbreaking, and construction, Grace Lutheran Church in Caldwell, Idaho held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their brand new childcare center! With Mike Madison of LCEF,
Hope Lutheran Church and School’s Urban Miracle
“Many of our students do not come from Christian backgrounds, and so many of them are hearing about Jesus for the first time,” said Hope Senior Pastor Peter Mueller. In
NOW Youth, Adults Gather for Fellowship in NOLA
On Monday, July 21, NOW District attendees at the LCMS Youth Gathering joined for a special evening of fellowship and fun at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans. The event
Transitional Kindergarten Program Comes Alive in Seattle
Hope Lutheran School in Seattle, Washington opened the first transitional kindergarten program in the area in Fall 2025. They were the beneficiaries of a generous Catalyst Grant from the NOW
Six Mission Minutes: Salvation in the Flood
In Psalm 69, David lifts his prayer to the Lord because the waters are up to his neck. It happens to all of us engaged in mission on behalf of
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