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Day 1 of the 2023 LCMS National Convention
We Preach Christ Crucified – Day 1 of the 2023 LCMS National Convention Saturday, July 29 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary Several things come to mind for
Lutheran School Encouragement Grant Update
In 2022, the NOW District Office received $500,000 in PLACE funds to support K-12 Lutheran School ministry in the greater Portland area. They launched the Lutheran School Encouragement Grant and
Connecting with the Community, One Cut at a Time
There’s a buzz in Boring, Oregon over a new business venture that officially held its grand opening earlier this year. Introducing Homestead Barbershop, which is owned and operated by former
Preparing for the 2023 LCMS Convention
July 29 – August 3 Baird Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin The 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will be held from July 29 to Aug. 3, 2023, at the
Introducing… the 2023 Catalyst Grant Award Recipients!
It’s a new year, which means a fresh crop of Catalyst Grant awards! This year we have a total of four recipients who demonstrated plans to actively build bridges to
Youth Workers Retreat Promises Collaboration, Planning
The South Idaho Youth Workers Retreat on Aug. 14-16 is set to gather ministry leaders, volunteers, and their families for a two-day event aimed at enhancing engagement and empowering those
Blessing Kids in Need in SE Idaho
In a moment when inflation has risen and real economic wealth has declined, especially for those with lower incomes, the opportunity for kids to get a backpack filled with a
Real Inspiration at NOW Start’s ‘Germinate’ Event
Last month, NOW Start Network hosted its first in-person event in several years… and it was a HUGE success. “Germinate” saw 32 leaders gathered at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Puyallup,
Overcoming Obstacles to Bless Pastors’ Wives
The 2023 Oregon Pastors’ Wives Retreat was an event coordinated by a group of determined women in the NOW District. These planners faced many challenges in getting it off the
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