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Building Hope: A Parsonage for Funny River
In the small, tight-knit community of Funny River, Alaska, the local LCMS congregation at Funny River Community Lutheran Church had a pressing need. They wanted to build a parsonage: a
Kuna Lutheran Church Puts Down Roots
Big things are happening in Kuna. We repeat: Big things are happening in Kuna. On Sunday, Nov. 17, Kuna Lutheran Church in Kuna, Idaho welcomed visitors from near and far
‘Color Me Thankful’: A Thanksgiving Message and Video
Greetings in Christ, Here we are entering the holidays, a time of gratitude. Can you describe what you are grateful for this holiday season? You are likely used to asking,
Special Grant Opportunity Available for NOW District Pastors
A partnership between the NOW District, LCEF, and Lilly Endowment Inc. has made a new grant available for three NOW pastors in 2025 called the Ministerial Excellence Fund (MEF). Applications
YLI Report Intro Letter from President Von Behren
October 2024, Servants of the Lord Jesus in the NOW District, The Psalmist rounds out his prayerful song in Psalm 48 with the hope that the promise of God’s steadfast
MAP-West Coast: 10 Years in the Making
October 2024 marks a monumental point for the NOW District: the 10-year anniversary of MAP-West Coast! If you’re not familiar, MAP was created by the three West Coast districts of
A Special Gathering for NOW Pastors’ Wives
Dear Pastor Wives in the NOW District, You are officially invited to the 2025 Pastors’ Wives Retreat! Picture yourself arriving at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at Washington Square… familiar
Six Mission Minutes Episode 5: The Lord is Good!
Psalm 100:5 says the “Lord is Good. His steadfast love endures forever.” However, we often hear the phrase, or see it on our t-shirts, “life is good.” Peter was wearing
YLI Report Survey Findings: Showing Up Matters
Introducing… the Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Report Survey Findings! This document, officially launched during a workshop at the 2024 All Workers Conference by YLI Survey Analysis Team members Jackie Druckhammer
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