The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the National Offering happening at the Synod Convention later this year, the wonderful projects that happened thanks to last convention’s National Offering, and how donors view this opportunity as “an extension of baptismal identity in places [they] may not be able to go.”

David Vandercar, Executive Director of Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how summer camp at Lakeview Ministries has been life-changing for kids, the opportunities for families this summer at Lakeview, and what makes Lakeview a unique place for families. Learn about camp options at Lakeview Ministries at lakeviewministries.camp. Follow them on social at facebook.com/Camp.Lakeview and instagram.com/lakeviewministries. Find your nearest Lutheran Camp through the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA) at nloma.org.

Kit Auble, Director of Fund Development and Marketing with Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA), and Alex Cupp, Head Chef of The Stellar Hog, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the LESA Cooking for Kids Dinner Auction happening on April 6. This premiere LESA Spring Dinner Auction brings together those who care about and support Lutheran schools around food and fellowship, and this year we will be featuring and tasting the masterpieces of some outstanding alumni of St. Louis area Lutheran Schools. Learn more about The Stellar Hog, the Best BBQ in the Galaxy, at thestellarhog.com, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram @thestellarhog. Find details for Cooking for Kids at lesastl.org and facebook.com/LESASTL.

Robert Polansky, Executive Director of Camp Wartburg in Waterloo, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah during Camp Week to talk about how camp makes a difference for campers, what campers learn and how they grow during camp, and the exciting opportunities for campers this summer. Learn more about camp options at Camp Wartburg at campwartburg.com. Find your nearest Lutheran Camp through the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association (NLOMA) at nloma.org.

Rachel Bomberger, managing editor of the Lutheran Witness, joins Andy and Sarah to preview the March issue of LW and talk about the theme, “Life Together, Set Apart,” including things like potlucks and the lives of early Christians. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness, and read online articles at witness.lcms.org.

Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer, Director of the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new CTCR document on Baptism, why this document is needed, what questions it responds to, and how baptism plays into all aspects of our lives as Christians. Find this document and more from the CTCR at lcms.org/ctcr.

Sandra Rice, Religious Resource Creation Director with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, how we can advocate for those with developmental disabilities, and new resources available from Bethesda. Learn more and find resources at bethesdalc.org.

Rev. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why learning some words in Biblical (Koine) Greek can be very useful for study, how Biblical Greek is different than Greek today, and what attendees will come away with after attending his seminary on March 9 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Find details and register at facebook.com/events/1332535456887630, and you can also send an email to Pastor Birkholz at greek@faithoaklawn.org to register.

Luke Vandercar, Men’s Gathering organizer, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the fantastic opportunities for men to gather together and study scripture, learn about real and true masculinity with Rev. Jeff Hemmer, bond over (maybe slightly dangerous) physical activities, have opportunities to give back, and eat lots of food at the annual Men's Gathering. Find Pastor Hemmer's book at books.cph.org/manup. The gathering is April 5-7 at Lakeview Villages in Seymour, Indiana. Find details and register at mensgathering.us.

Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan, President of the Missouri District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about family ministry, why it’s important to support the family in Christian vocation, and an upcoming family ministry conference opportunity for congregations. The “Tell the Next Generation: Family Ministry Conference” happens March 9 at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Charles, Missouri. Find details and register at mo.lcms.org/event/2019-family-ministry-conference/?event_date=2019-03-09.