- Sep2023
“Passing the Promise” Workshop
September 28, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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...
- Aug2023
Passing on the Mantle
August 30, 2023
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...
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...
“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...
We are halfway through celebrating our church workers as part of “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers”. A very beautiful aspect of our Lutheran services is the first article gift of music. Directors of Parish Music, kantors, choir leaders, organists, and more work hard to create music that enhances and supports our...
A Different Path, But Still Useful
August 23, 2023
A Different Path, But Still Useful Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. 2 Timothy 4:11 There are a variety of paths to service in the Church. Some are led by the Spirit from an early age toward such service. For...