Although he never
left Germany, Johann Konrad Wilhelm Loehe, born in Fuerth in 1808, had a
profound impact on the development of Lutheranism in North America. Serving as
pastor in the Bavarian village of Neuendettelsau, he recognized the need for
workers in developing lands and assisted in training emergency helpers to be
sent as missionary pastors to North America, Brazil, and Australia. A number of
the men he sent to the United States became founders of The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod. Through his financial support, a theological school was established in
Fort Wayne, Ind., and a teachers' institute in Saginaw, Mich. Loehe was known
for his confessional integrity and his interest in liturgy and catechetics. His
devotion to works of Christian charity led to the establishment of a deaconess
training house and homes for the aged. [Commission
on Worship of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod]
Collect of the Day
Most glorious
Trinity, in Your mercy we commit to You this day our bodies and souls, all our
ways and going, all our deeds and purposes, We pray You, so open our hearts and
mouths that we may praise Your name, which above all names is holy. And since
You have created for us the praise of Your holy name, grant that our lives may
be for Your honor and that we may serve You in love and fear; for You, O
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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