“SCP set a twofold goal: to help church planters develop a biblical philosophy and to walk them through the nuts and bolts of starting a church from scratch.” – Baptist Mid-Missions, Spring 2023

Bible reading: John 9:1-41

“One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”

Hymn singing: Amazing Grace

“Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see.”

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell, Montana – March 19, 2023

“The mission of Columbus Christian School is to equip students to lead Christ-centered, disciplined lives with a passion for learning, a heart for service, and a boldness to impact the world for Christ, according to the school.” – North Vernon Plain Dealer and Sun (Indiana), March 17, 2023

“A new project fosters relationships between churches in rural areas of Great Britain. This large mission field needs passionate leaders and long-term commitment, says Tim Wilson.” – Evangelical Focus Europe, March 15, 2023

Bible reading: Matthew 6:5-15

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven. 
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

Hymn singing: I Must Tell Jesus

“I must tell Jesus all of my trials;
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me;
He ever loves and cares for His own.

I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
I cannot bear my burdens alone;
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.

O how the world to evil allures me!
O how my heart is tempted to sin!
I must tell Jesus; He will enable
Over the world the vic’try to win.”

Tabor City Baptist Church, Tabor City, North Carolina – March 12, 2023

“In total, eleven congregations welcomed ILC board members and other representatives, with the preachers hailing from Canada, Finland, Ghana, Kenya, Paraguay, the Philippines, and the United States. Members also had the opportunity to speak with congregants about the work of the International Lutheran Council as well as their own individual church bodies.” – International Lutheran Council, March 10, 2023

“These highlights don’t cover the full extent of the rich and marvelous collaboration taking place throughout the Synod in forming and recruiting workers in the Lord’s harvest. We give thanks and praise to God that, through us, He raises up workers for His church in the proclamation of the Gospel! Learn more about Set Apart to Serve at lcms.org/sas.” – Reporter, March 10, 2023

“Apologetics is the practice that all Christians are called to be ready with an answer when people ask, why do you think Jesus rose from the grave? Why does God allow evil? How do we know God exists? And other tough questions to the faith.” – Arkansas Baptist News, March 9, 2023

“Places of worship across our nation have been attacked by radical individuals and groups – especially in recent years. If states are allowed to go down the slippery slope of restricting the right to bear arms from places of worship, the freedoms we know today may no longer exist.” – Montana Department of Justice, March 7, 2023