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Maui Wildfires: How You Can Help
On Aug. 8, 2023, a wildfire ripped across the island of Maui and caused mass devastation to Lahaina and surrounding areas. Hundreds have lost lives – and many, many more
25 Years of Sharing God’s Love, Grace, and Service at Shoshone Mountain Retreat
July 30, 2023, was a big day in Idaho, as Shoshone Mountain Retreat celebrated its 25th anniversary. This marked 25 years of campfires, 25 years of outdoor worship, 25 years
Back2School Gets 1000+ Kids Ready For Success
For the past 14 years, Gate City Community Church of Chubbuck, Idaho has put on an event aimed at providing school supplies to kids in need. Five years ago, Grace
Raising Up Pastors in the LCMS – Video
The 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was held from July 29 to Aug. 3, 2023, at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 1,000 delegates
Day 6 of the LCMS National Convention
We Preach Christ Crucified – Day 6 of the LCMS National Convention Thursday, August 3 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary Much important business awaited the delegates this
Day 5 of the LCMS National Convention
We Preach Christ Crucified – Day 5 of the LCMS National Convention Wednesday, August 2 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary Upon awakening to the chirping of my
Day 4 of the 2023 LCMS National Convention
We Preach Christ Crucified – Day 4 of the LCMS National Convention Tuesday, August 1 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary Toothpicks pried between the eyelids. A sort
Day 3 of the 2023 LCMS National Convention
We Preach Christ Crucified – Day 3 of the LCMS National Convention Monday, July 31 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary The delegates from the Northwest District to
Day 2 of the 2023 LCMS National Convention
We Preach Christ Crucified – Day 2 of the LCMS National Convention Sunday, July 30 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary The morning light was still peeking out
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