Thy Strong Word — Free Text First Friday: Lutheran Family Service

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The Executive Director of Lutheran Family Service expands upon the Gospel-driven mercy work LFS carries out across several LCMS districts, from adoption, pregnancy counseling, mental health services, life advocacy in the public square, and crisis response for churches and schools. Also addressed is the recent confusion surrounding similarly named organizations targeted by the government and affirmed LFS’s commitment to serving the Church without government funding.

The Rev. Max Phillips, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Bouton and Zion Lutheran Church in Ogden, IA, Executive Director of Lutheran Family Service, and CEO of Perry Lutheran Homes, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe for a special Free Text First Friday episode.

To learn more about Lutheran Family Service, visit lutheranfamilyservice.org.