The Messenger is a monthly publication of Iowa District West of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It includes news from all over the District and its Ministry Partners.

Natural disasters strike communities across our nation every week—floods, fires, hurricanes, and more. Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Disaster Response brings the mercy of Christ to those in need through congregational care, volunteers, and practical assistance.

You can help.
Your prayers, gifts, and support provide real hope in times of crisis.

God gives His church pastors and church workers for the sake of the Gospel. Parents/grandparents, pastors, professional church workers, Sunday school teachers and others in your congregation help influence children to consider serving the church in these sacred and joyful vocations. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Since church work is rooted in Baptism and a lifetime of hearing the Word, SAS encourages young people to consider church work vocations primarily through their continued and faithful involvement with their congregation.

Give As You Are Blessed
The emphasis for the the three weekly themes comes from 2 Corinthians 8:7.
Week 1: Take A Leap of Faith
Week 2: They Gave Themselves First
Week 3: How to Be Rich Toward God

Everday Stewards
Week 1: Stewards Walking by Grace
Week 2: Stewardship as a Way of Life
Week 3: Stewards Living with Purpose
Includes Bible studies, sermon materials, newsletter articles, bulletin messages, PowerPoints, promotional materials, etc.

Includes Bible studies, sermon materials, newsletter articles, bulletin messages, PowerPoints, promotional materials, etc.

**PLEASE NOTE** If you are not a member of an Iowa District West LCMS congregation, please contact Roger Curtis at IDW or Ron Chewning at 248-644-6150 for permission to use.