“Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” Hannah Knehans DFLM
Happy Wednesday! Today, as part of “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” learn about Director of Family Life Ministry Hannah Knehans who serves at Trinity in Springfield. A Lutheran teacher and pastor’s kid, Hannah has had a focus on family ministry since she was quite young. She took advantage of homeschooling with...
“Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” DCE Cynthia Twillman
Today for “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” hear from Cynthia Twillman who serves as Director of Christian Education (DCE) at King of Kings in Kansas City. A Concordia University, St. Paul alum, she has been in the ministry for 28 years! What a blessing! Here is her story: Upon graduating...
God at Work Through Youth
God at Work Through Youth Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall...
Rev. Henry Schaefer Obituary
Rev. Henry L. Schaefer September 18, 1930 – May 6, 2024 Rev. Henry L. Schaefer was born on September 18, 1930 in Monroe, Louisiana and called to his heavenly home on May 6, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn J. “Enderson” Schaefer on...
“Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” Rev. Daniel Warner
We are so excited that “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” 2024 is officially underway! Sunday, August 25, 2024, churches around the District are taking a special offering to help future church work students. So we’d like to introduce you to some amazing church workers from across Missouri. We pray that you...
Help Wanted…Help Provided
Help Wanted…Help Provided Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 Some churches and Lutheran schools alike may feel like they have “Help Wanted” sign hanging in their...
Rev. Dr. David Wiesner Obituary
Rev. Dr. David E. Wiesner March 19, 1933 – August 7, 2024 Rev. Dr. David Emil Wiesner was born on Sunday, March 19, 1933 to Dan Wiesner and Viola Wiesner (nee Broeg) of Waukon, Iowa. The youngest of two sons born, he was baptized into the Lutheran faith (LCMS) at Trinity...
A Good Work!
A Good Work! The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1 There are many different reasons why boys and men decide they would like to be pastors. Some are influenced by the example of their pastor or encouraged...