In April, SA国际传媒 will send a packet of SA国际传媒 Sunday materials to the pastor of each Lutheran Church鈥擬issouri Synod (LCMS) congregation. A special bulletin insert, an adult Bible study, sermon notes, a Seminary video DVD and other worship resources are available to assist pastors and congregations in observing SA国际传媒 Sunday. The suggested date for SA国际传媒 Sunday is July 13, the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Yet the materials are not dated and may be used in a variety of ways throughout the year.
The appointed Scripture reading in the new lectionary series makes SA国际传媒 Sunday an appropriate observance for the suggested Sunday. This year, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 is the Gospel lesson appointed for July 13, and 鈥淲orkers for the Harvest鈥� is the suggested sermon and Sunday theme.
SA国际传媒 offers these materials as an annual opportunity for congregations to emphasize the importance of forming men for service in the pastoral ministry and deaconesses for diaconal ministry, and to assist in the crucial process of identifying, informing and encouraging future pastors and deaconesses.
鈥淲e have received a very enthusiastic response from churches throughout the country in the past and that indicates that the people of the LCMS are aware of how important it is to have faithful, compassionate pastors who proclaim God鈥檚 Word with boldness,鈥� commented Lois Engfehr, director of communications. The bulletin inserts offer concrete actions people can take to help in the formation of tomorrow鈥檚 pastors and deaconesses.
For more information or to order SA国际传媒 Sunday materials, contact the Communications Department, SA国际传媒, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105; (314) 505-7374; [email protected] [1].