The theme of the 2020 Pasadena Tournament of Rose Parade is The Power of Hope and the theme of the Lutheran Hour Ministries Float is Anchored in Jesus. The LHM Float Committee invites children to participate in our annual float coloring contest. Please complete all information on the coloring contest entry form. We regret that we cannot judge entries with …
2019 NLSA School Shepherd Announced!
The Lutheran School Shepherd Award was established by National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) to honor a faithful pastor who provides outstanding encouragement, support and service to his school. Pastors who are considered for this prestigious award understand and articulate a clear philosophy of Lutheran education and provide spiritual encouragement, guidance and support for the school entrusted to their care. He …
2019 NLSA Schools of Distinction
Recently, the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) Commission met to accredit schools and conduct the business of the organization. The 2019 commission accredited 131 schools at its annual meeting in July. Several of the schools were awarded special recognition as Schools of Distinction. Miriam Webster’s dictionary defines distinction as “an accomplishment that sets one apart.” This year, six schools distinguished …
2019-2020 Chapel Talks and NLSW Materials Are Available Now!
We are pleased to announce that BOTH the 2019-2020 Chapel Talks and National Lutheran Schools Week (NLSW) materials have been released and are available for schools to access and use in their planning for the upcoming school year! Following the theme of “Joy:Fully Lutheran” used by the 2019 LCMS Convention, both resources explore 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 and focus on joy …
LCMS School Ministry Mailing (May 2019)
The May 2019 edition of the LCMS School Ministry Mailing is available for use and distribution! Articles this month include the following: Alight – “May is a Thoughtful Month”Early Childhood Devotions – “REAL. PRESENT. GOD. Jesus and the Children”Family Matters – “REAL. PRESENT. GOD. Present in the Journey Ahead”Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – “Students who are Gifted and Talented, Part …
2019 LCEF Kaleidoscope Fund
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is proud to announce the 2019 Kaleidoscope Fund grant process opened April 1 with a proposal submission deadline of May 31. The committee will then select ministries from these proposals to apply for a grant. Funds will be granted in amounts between $15,000 and $75,000. This year, LCEF is narrowing the focus of impact for …
LCMS School Ministry Mailing (April 2019)
The April 2019 edition of the LCMS School Ministry Mailing is available for use and distribution! Articles this month include the following: Alight – “Were You There?”Early Childhood Devotions – “REAL. PRESENT. GOD. Jesus’ Death and Resurrection”Family Matters – “REAL. PRESENT. GOD. Really Alive”Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – “Students who are Gifted and Talented, Part 1”Growing in Governing – “Four …
LCMS School Ministry Mailing (March 2019)
The March 2019 edition of the LCMS School Ministry Mailing is available for use and distribution! Articles this month include the following: Alight – “Discipline is an Act of Love”Computer File – “Games FOR Learning”Early Childhood Devotions – “REAL. PRESENT. GOD. Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet”Family Matters – “REAL. PRESENT. GOD. Real Growth”Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – “Students with Intellectual …
LCMS School Ministry Mailing (February 2019)
The February 2019 edition of the LCMS School Ministry Mailing is available for use and distribution! Articles this month include the following: Alight – “I ♥ Lutheran Schools”Computer File – “Virtual and Augmented Reality”Early Childhood Devotions – “REAL. PRESENT. GOD. Jesus Loves All People: Zacchaeus”Family Matters – “REAL. PRESENT. GOD. God IS Love”Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – “Students with Intellectual …