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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Teacher
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod historically has designated one month of the year for showing appreciation to our church workers\, who serve us in a multitude of ways as they preach\, teach and care for God’s people in body and soul. \nIn 2024–2025\, we have planned a year’s worth of observances to highlight the many different kinds of workers who serve the church and to give thanks for all of them and the indispensable and sacrificial work that they do: \n\nOct. 13 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nApril 28 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 5–9 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nDuring the week of May 5–9\, 2025\, we will continue our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for school teachers\, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry. \nThe LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for teachers. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Armed Forces Day is on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025\, and congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod may commemorate the holiday during weekend worship services. \nThe LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces encourages congregations to give thanks to God for our nation’s military veterans\, service personnel\, chaplains and families who have faithfully answered the call to serve. \nLCMS congregations may plan their commemorations with the help of free resources\, including: \n\nIntroduction letter\n\n\nSermon by Rev. Chaplain (Captain) Kyle D. Mietzner\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Color)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Black-and-White)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: Responsive Prayer and Ministry-By-Mail\n\n\nOther 2025 celebrations\n\nMemorial Day is Monday\, May 26\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, May 25.\n\n\nIndependence Day is Friday\, July 4\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, July 6.\n\n\nVeterans Day is Tuesday\, Nov. 11\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, Nov. 9.\n\n\nAny Saturday and/or Sunday of your choice.\n\nFor more information and resources\, visit lcms.org/armedforces.
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