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The official seal of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is a unique blend of symbols and words.
In the center is
The seal was designed by Rev. A.R. Kretzmann of Chicago; the drawing is by Walter Geweke, also of Chicago.
Dr. Martin Luther's seal expresses his theology and his faith. He designed it himself. In the center is a black cross indicative of Christ's dreadful sacrifice on the cross for every sinner who ever lived. The cross is in the center of a red heart, to show that faith causes love, joy and peace to grow in the human heart. The red heart is on a white rose (Luther's favorite flower) because white is the color of angels and blessed spirits. The white rose is against a blue-sky background to symbolize the Christian's hope for the coming joys of heaven. The seal is enclosed in a gold ring, showing that the bliss of heaven is unending. Luther's seal is not used as an official symbol of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. However, it is incorporated into theSynod's official seal to show our acceptance of Luther's doctrines. The seal has been used by Lutherans worldwide.
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April 20, 2008
The official seal of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is a unique blend of symbols and words.
In the center is
- a blue shield, representing the Christian's faith;
- a prominent gold cross proclaiming that we preach Jesus Christ crucified and risen from the dead;
- Latin words under the cross reading "Jesus Christ is Lord";
- three equilateral gold crosses symbolizing the Holy Trinity;
- three gold stars on the shield standing for the three Christian creeds: the Apostolic, the Nicene and the Athanasian.
- Beneath the shield is Luther's seal (see description below).
- Three gold stars on each side of the shield stand for the six Lutheran Confessions that were published in one book, titled "Concordia," in 1580.
- Grape vines fill the bottom white spaces, symbolizing Christ's words in John 15:5.
- Around the inner circle are the words on which Lutheranism is founded: Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide (by Scripture alone, by grace alone, by faith alone).
- The exterior circle contains the proper name of the church and the year it was founded--1847.
The seal was designed by Rev. A.R. Kretzmann of Chicago; the drawing is by Walter Geweke, also of Chicago.
Dr. Martin Luther's seal expresses his theology and his faith. He designed it himself. In the center is a black cross indicative of Christ's dreadful sacrifice on the cross for every sinner who ever lived. The cross is in the center of a red heart, to show that faith causes love, joy and peace to grow in the human heart. The red heart is on a white rose (Luther's favorite flower) because white is the color of angels and blessed spirits. The white rose is against a blue-sky background to symbolize the Christian's hope for the coming joys of heaven. The seal is enclosed in a gold ring, showing that the bliss of heaven is unending. Luther's seal is not used as an official symbol of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. However, it is incorporated into theSynod's official seal to show our acceptance of Luther's doctrines. The seal has been used by Lutherans worldwide.
Propers for:
May 11, 2008
Pentecost
Psalm
Ps. 25:1-15
First Reading
Num. 11:24-30
Second Reading
Acts 2:1-21
Gospel
John 7:37-39
Liturgical Color
Red
Stewardship
- lcms.org/stewardship
- Biblical Stewardship Principles
- What About Stewardship (PDF)
- How to Have Money to Give Away (PDF)
May 11th
Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21: Empowered by the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and the other disciples practiced good stewardship of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by boldly proclaiming that all who call upon the name of the Lord [Jesus] will be saved. Our stewardship is not just about time, talent and treasure, but also about our testimony. May the Holy Spirit help us always to be good stewards of the Gospel, first by believing it and then by sharing it with others.
Sunday School Lesson for
May 11, 2008
in Sunday School the children will learn that as God did with Paul, so God does with us. Through the Law we are crushed by the weight of our sin and are helpless. As God revived Paul through Ananias (Acts 9:1–31), He revives us through our pastors with the proclamation of His Word and the administration of His Sacraments granting forgiveness, life, and salvation to all who believe. Talk to your children about how the Sacraments and God’s Word revive you so that you may live as God’s child.
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Carol Becker -
..serves the Lord in Japan as a long-term volunteer missionary
through Volunteer Youth Ministry (VYM)
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