Rev. Warren W. Schmidt June 15, 1936 – February 23, 2025 Rev. Warren Walter Schmidt, 88, died peacefully in the Good Shepherd Care Community in Concordia, Missouri on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Warren was born on June 15, 1936, in Salina, Kansas to the late Rev. Walter G. Schmidt and...
Rev. Alger J. Tormoehlen February 9, 1932 – February 7, 2025 Rev. Alger John Theodore Tormoehlen asleep in Jesus on Friday, February 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Lois Ella Tormoehlen (nee: Severin) for 69 years. Loving father of Karen (Steve) Zielke, David (Pam) Tormoehlen, and Kathy Cox. Cherished grandfather of Philip (Carrie)...
On the Mount of the Lord, He Was Provided So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.” Genesis 22:14 The Sacrifice of Isaac is not so much about Abraham or...
Joyful Hope April 26–28, 2024 So often in our lives, joy is fleeting and hope feels uncertain. Our circumstances get us down and we long for relief. How did the apostle Paul face tough times like imprisonment—with joy? He was imitating Christ and waiting for His return! Paul had...
Ellen M. Hetz May 21, 1940 – January 26, 2024 Ellen Marie Hetz (nee Stahl) was born to John and Alfretta (nee Wilkening) Stahl on May 21, 1940. The oldest of four girls, she was baptized at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Miami Street in St. Louis in June of...
Lloyd W. Haertling December 15, 1932 – July 17, 2023 Lloyd Haertling passed away on July 17, 2023 at the age of 90. Lloyd was the beloved husband of the late Wanda Haertling (nee Mueller); loving father of Kenda (Larry) Pavel and Lori (Pete) Sides; cherished grandfather of Nathan and...
Paul W. Schmalz September 11, 1944 – June 10, 2023 Paul W. Schmalz died at Overland Park, Kansas on June 10, 2023. He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on September 11, 1944, and baptized at Trinity Church. He was the second of three sons of the Rev. Alfred C....
James C. Johnson September 2, 1945 – May 18, 2023 James Carlton “Jim” Johnston, of Rolla, Missouri passed away on May 18, 2023 at the age of 77. Jim was born on September 2, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Paul Johnston and Ruth (Papke) Johnston. On June 15,...
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...