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...

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 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 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...