Lutherans Engage – Spring 2025

Spring 2025

During the past year, many people around the world have been rocked by disaster — flooding in North Carolina, typhoons in the Philippines, wildfires in California. Lutherans are not spared from the consequences of a fallen world. Yet, they are called “to be together around Word and Sacrament” even at a time like this, says the Rev. Christopher Schaar, pastor of Historic First Lutheran Church in Pasadena, Calif., which narrowly escaped the Eaton fire in early January.

In this issue of Lutherans Engage the World, you’ll find stories of the projects that are completed, the people that are cared for and the seeds that are planted when the church clings to Jesus Christ and His promises at all times, especially during a time like this.

Feature Stories

United in Word and Song
Lutherans in Indonesia and the United States celebrate the creation of a new hymnal in the Indonesian language.

Holding Fast to the Promises of Jesus
After devastating wildfires destroy thousands of homes, God’s people in Los Angeles County continue to gather around Word and Sacrament as LCMS Disaster Response helps them begin to recover and rebuild.

The One Body of Christ
God has brought together the resources and support to help two new church plants take root in south Wisconsin.

Also in This Issue

Director’s Letter: Found and Restored in Jesus

Q&A: With the Rev. Stephen Heimer

Update: Rebuilding ‘Little by Little’

Mercy Moment: Grant Assists Filipino Lutherans Impacted by Typhoons

Witness Moment: Confessing That ‘Every Life Is Valuable’

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