The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

Rev. Dr. Kent Burreson, Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Chapel at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the history and customs for Ash Wednesday and where we have inherited our customs from.

Katie Schuermann, author of books available from Concordia Publishing House and Emmanuel Press, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a writing contest during the season of Lent presented by the team at He Remembers the Barren and sponsored by Emmanuel Press. All entries must be submitted via email to katie@katieschuermann.com by noon on March 25, 2019, to be considered. Find contest details and more information at heremembersthebarren.com.

Katie Schuermann, author of books available from Concordia Publishing House and Emmanuel Press, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the process of writing, what is important in the writing process, and her biggest joy of being a writer. Find her books at katieschuermann.com/books.

Sarah Harms, serving on behalf of the LCMS in eastern Europe, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about her experiences in the Czech Republic and what she’s looking forward to in her next call.

Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of the LCMS, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the process and importance of registering voters for the synod presidential election in June 2019. Voter registrations must be received by March 24, 2019. If your congregation misplaced your voter registration form, send a message to lcmspresidentvote@lcms.org. Find more information at lcms.org/convention/president-election.

Sara Correnti, MS RD LD, Health and Wellness Educator with Concordia Plan Services, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the not-so-healthy stuff always tastes so good, tips for making favorite meals into heart-healthy meals, and a few healthy recipes that are guaranteed to also be delicious. Download a printer-friendly version of these recipes at kfuo.org/2019/02/22/ch-022219-delicious-and-heart-healthy-food.

Rev. Craig Muehler, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the necessity for faithful LCMS chaplains in the Armed Forces, how congregations can observe Armed Forces Sunday, and the resources available for congregations at blogs.lcms.org/2019/armed-forces-sunday-resources-available-for-congregations. Learn more about LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces at lcms.org/armedforces.

Rev. Bob Zagore, Executive Director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who God says is our neighbor, how difficult it often is to serve those closest to us, and how we can serve others. Read Rev. Zagore’s article in the print or online February edition of the Lutheran Witness at blogs.lcms.org/2019/who-is-my-neighbor. View online articles in theLW at witness.lcms.org, and subscribe to the LW at cph.org/witness. Find more author interviews at kfuo.org/witness.

Julianna Shults, Program Manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming opportunities for young adults to serve with LYAC, including feedback from past participants, where participants can serve, and how valuable this experience is for past participants. Learn more and apply at lcms.org/yacorps. Applications for this round are due March 1st!

Deaconess Heidi Sias with Lutheran Friends of the Deaf, a Mill Neck Organization, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the unique joys and challenges of Deaf ministry, resources that Lutheran Friends of the Deaf is creating, and great opportunities to learn more about Deaf ministry at Church Interpreter Training Institute. Find these resources and learn more about Deaf ministry at lutheranfriendsofthedeaf.org. Follow them on social at facebook.com/LutheranFriendsoftheDeaf, twitter.com/Lutheran_Deaf, and instagram.com/lutheranfriendsdeaf. **This episode of The Coffee Hour will be available as a printed transcript soon. Stay tuned! Thanks to our wonderful LCMS Volunteers for their support of this transcription.**