The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Roy Askins, Managing Editor of The Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching the Scriptures” feature in the September 2021 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled “I believe in the Holy Spirit” about the first phrase of the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed. Follow along and search the Scriptures and Apostles’ Creed with us!Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Egger, 11th president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how his service as a parish pastor prepared him for his service at Concordia Seminary, what is most important in the formation of church workers, things the average layperson may not know about seminary life and pastoral formation, and what we can expect to see in the coming months and years at Concordia Seminary. Read more and view the video of the inauguration at csl.edu/2021/09/egger-inaugurated-as-11th-seminary-president.

Deaconess Kim Bueltmann and Rachel Krause, who serve the Lord in Germany with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how they were led to the mission field, the community where they serve, what makes this community and work unique, how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their work with refugees, and how the Lord is providing with them in the midst of their challenges. Learn more about Deaconess Kim's story and how to support her work at lcms.org/bueltmann. Learn more about Rachel's story and how to support her work at lcms.org/krause.

Rev. Craig G. Muehler, CAPT, CHC, USN, (Ret.) — Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces (MAF), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how LCMS military chaplains serve today, how our chaplains have been affected by the situation in Afghanistan, updates from LCMS chaplains serving in or near Afghanistan and at evacuation centers, and how we can support these chaplains as they serve both our armed forces and Afghan refugees. Contact MAF at lcmschaps@lcms.org to stay informed about relief opportunities or to learn more about becoming a chaplain. Find more information about MAF at lcms.org/armedforces.

Rev. Bob Riggert, author of the 2021-2022 Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools from LCMS School Ministry, joins Andy to talk about the 2021-2022 Chapel Talks, including what happens in a Lutheran school chapel service, the theme for this year's talks, what is unique about the book of Colossians, and what he hopes students and families will learn in Colossians this year. Download Chapel Talks at luthed.org/chapel-talks. For more information about Chapel Talks, contact LCMS School Ministry at 888-THE LCMS (843-5267) or via email at School.Ministry@lcms.org.

Anna Beilsmith — event coordinator, and Jolene Siebarth — DCE at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Charles, MO, join Andy and guest co-host Pastor James to talk about the upcoming Houston Hustle 5K fundraiser for youth attending the LCMS Youth Gathering, including why the Gathering is important to youth at Immanuel, preparations families are making in order for youth to attend, and the race details for the Houston Hustle 5k. Learn more and register at immanuelstcharles.org/featured-events.Houston Hustle 5kSaturday, September 25Registration begins at 7:30am, Run at 8:30am

Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley, Executive Director, and Kelly Teuscher, volunteer with Christian Friends of New Americans in St. Louis, MO join Andy to talk about the needs of immigrants and refugees in St. Louis and how volunteers are sharing the love and mercy of Christ with these new neighbors. They also talk about the upcoming Cycle for the City event that will benefit them along with Humanitri and Lutheran Development Group. Learn more about Christian Friends of New Americans at cfna-stl.org Learn more, register, and sign up to volunteer for the Cycle the City bike ride event at cycleforthecity.org.

Jay Zemke, president, and Chuck Wells, volunteer with Lutheran Braille Workers, join Andy to talk about the history of Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW), volunteering with LBW, and the resources, products, and services that LBW provides free of charge to people around the world. Learn more, request resources, and inquire about volunteering at lbwloveworks.org.

J.P and Aimee Cima, who serve the Lord as missionaries in the Kingdom of Cambodia, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the challenges of serving during the pandemic, the joys of partnering with Lutherans in the Kingdom of Cambodia, and home service in the United States. Read their story and how to support their work at lcms.org/cima and on their photo blog at cimafam.com.

The Rev. Marcus Zill, Campus Pastor, LCMSU Arizona, Faith Lutheran Church, Tucson, AZ joins Andy and Pastor Cleland to share his story of campus ministry and insights on the return to college life for students this Fall. Visit the LCMSU website to learn more about LCMS campus ministry and an LCMSU chapter near you https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/national/campus-ministry