St Matthew Lutheran Church

05/12/2026

In two months’ time, over 1,300 delegates — as well as many exhibitors, presenters and other attendees — will travel to sunny Phoenix for the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Wait, didn’t we just do this? Why do we gather every three years as a Synod? What exactly happens at convention, and why does it matter?

This issue of The Lutheran Witness seeks to answer these questions — to give you a sneak preview of the business that will be conducted and the major discussions that will take place at the convention in July.

Link in comments.

05/12/2026

Welcome Jack and Savannah Engelder from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne-CTSFW, to the Missouri District!

Pictured from left: Russell Hawk, chair of the Redeemer Lutheran Church Board of Elders; Rev. Stephen Moser, associate pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church; Rev. Samuel Powell, third vice president of the Missouri District; and Jack and Savannah Engelder (Not pictured: Ashley Lehr)

05/12/2026

The LWML Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for President to be elected at the 2027 LWML Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The President provides visionary leadership, presides over board meetings, and represents LWML nationally. Do you know a leader with steadfast faith who can unite women around Christ's mission?

Nominate her at www.lwml.org/nominations

05/12/2026

Our editorial staff developed six questions, which were sent to the five candidates for LCMS president with the request that they limit their responses to 100 words. Read their responses at the link in the comments.

05/12/2026

Tomorrow’s pastors are in your congregation and in your family right now.

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

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05/09/2026

Every Wednesday at lunchtime, join your brothers and sisters in Christ by pausing to pray the Litany. The Litany is an ancient order of prayer that Christians have used for hundreds of years. It is a prayer that is relevant every day of our lives, in times of hope, fear, joy and grief.

Pray the Litany:

Lutheran Service Book, pp. 288–289

Online: https://thelc.ms/4amTz3b

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Faced with false confession or schism, he chose the hard path, navigated extreme challenges, and helped establish our church body.

05/09/2026

“A true Lutheran relies on God’s Word and would not worry about it even if the whole world mocked and despised him for it.” C.F.W. Walther, Law and Gospel

Blessings to you today, the commemoration of C.F.W. Walther, from all of us at Concordia Historical Institute! Let us know in the comments: Do you have a favorite quote or work by C.F.W. Walther, or a piece of Waltherian history that you find particularly encouraging or edifying?