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.

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.

Stewards Living with Purpose

The four weekly themes are as follows:
Week 1: “Do All to the Glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Week 2: “Be My Witnesses” (Acts 1:8)
Week 3: “Serve One Another” (Galatians 5:13)
Week 4: “Be Generous in Every Way” (2 Corinthians 9:11)

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 Chewing at 248-644-6150 for permission to use.

In light of recent events in Ukraine, we are partnering with Mission Central to raise funds for the Ukrainian Lutheran Church. These funds will go towards food, supplies, clothing, and other personal items for these refugees. Please consider supporting these individuals by sharing this information with your congregation and/or contributing financially.