In this devotion, Luther Wayne Kendrick ’72 M.Div., reminds us that there is one name above all others. Read today’s God Pause.
Volunteer to Serve at Baccalaureate
We have the opportunity to serve our graduates and their loved ones by offering a beautiful worship service with Holy Communion. We will have four communion serving stations, which means we will need 12 people to serve bread, wine, and grape juice. Please let me know if you would like to serve in this way. We also have the opportunity to serve as an usher or greeter. The service is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. You would need to report to the chapel by 1:30. Please contact Steve Thomason to get on the list sthomason002@luthersem.edu.
What do Gaza, Namibia, and Sudan have in common?
Answer: All three countries face imminent and overwhelming famine! Read more, especially about Sudan’s current crisis, and browse our Luther Seminary Library Guide on Famine and Food Security; Hunger in Biblical Perspective.
Scholarly articles on Bible, Theology, and Religion
Need help in locating scholarly articles on Bible, theology, or religion? Whether you’re seeking full-text articles on a specific scripture passage or specific theological topic, the popular Atla Religion Database is usually the best place to start. However, Atla Religion has recently undergone several changes to its user interface that might cause some frustration. This brief YouTube tutorial will help you navigate the new platform. You can also get help from Luther Seminary Library’s online tutorials.
God Pause for May 23: John 14
In this devotion, Mark Niethammer ’09 M.Div., wonders if Jesus should really know better than to tell us not to worry. Read today’s God Pause.
Looking for an Online Course This Summer?
Register for CL4560: Money and Mission of the Church! Grace Pomroy’s popular course just moved from RFS to fully online. Choose from an asynchronous or a synchronous section. This course includes a study of biblical texts related to giving and stewardship of resources, the meaning of money, one’s own attitudes regarding money and stewardship, theological foundations for financial stewardship, the importance of pastoral and lay leadership in a congregation’s stewardship ministry, and discussion of practical application to contemporary congregational life and preaching. It will be an engaging and transformative way to spend the summer! Email Grace Pomroy at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu with questions.