Shining the Light of Christ

Shining the Light of Christ Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life.  Philippians 2:14-16a There is a narrative in our culture that Christians...

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Call Day 2023

While we can receive called workers throughout the year into the Missouri District, in April our two seminaries host “Call Day” where vicars and deaconess interns get their year-long assignment and students finishing their education receive Call placements. This year, we were blessed with two deaconess interns, eight vicars, three...

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Teach Your Children Well

Teach Your Children Well But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ...

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This Joyful Eastertide

This Joyful Eastertide Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  1 Peter 1:3 There are a number of ways in...

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Rev. Frank Eberhart Obituary

Rev. Frank Edward Eberhart December 12, 1941 – April 04, 2023 Born on December 12, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, to Joseph and Eleanor Eberhart.  He attended Mount Calvary Lutheran School in Denver, St. John’s High School in Winfield, Kansas, Concordia Junior College in Austin, Texas, Concordia Senior College in Fort...

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Cross and Resurrection - Inseparably Together You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.   John 5:39 There exists a unity to the Old and New Testaments in the central message of Jesus Christ.  From the...

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