• “Passing the Promise” Workshop

    September 28, 2023News

    Passing the Promise October 7, 2023  from  8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. Hanover Lutheran Church 2949 Perryville Rd. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 hanoverlutheran.com/passingthepromise   Did you know, right now in America, by age 30, only 20% of children raised “in the church” remain active “in the church” (Barna). Fortunately, we can...

  • The Beautiful Bride

    September 26, 2023News

    The Beautiful Bride Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any...

  • Safe and Secure Sheep

    September 19, 2023News

    Safe and Secure Sheep My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.  I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.  My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no...

  • The Unity of the Body of Christ

    September 12, 2023News

    The Unity of the Body of Christ There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.   Ephesians...

  • September 5, 2023News

    Diversity According to God’s Design For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.  Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let...

  • Passing on the Mantle

    August 30, 2023News

    Passing on the Mantle So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen in front of him, and he was with the twelfth. Elijah passed by him and cast his cloak upon him.   1 Kings 19:19 “God of the...

  • August 25, 2023Uncategorized

    Our week of learning more about church workers in our District for “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” wraps up with a feature on pastors. These shepherds of our congregations work hard to bring us Word and Sacrament ministry. Today, read about Rev. Sam Powell. This native of Missouri attended Concordia, Nebraska...

  • August 24, 2023Uncategorized

    “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” continues today by highlighting Deaconess Ministry. Deaconesses share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through works of mercy, spiritual care, and teaching the Christian faith. They can serve in missions, congregations, and other organizations like hospitals, retirement communities, and more. So let us introduce you to Deaconess...