On Friday, Aug. 18, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Office of International Mission (OIM) hosted a Day of Thanksgiving to celebrate missionaries who have recently finished their service, recognize alumni missionaries and send first-time missionaries to the mission field.
The day began with a Service of Thanksgiving, held during daily chapel at the LCMS International Center (IC) in St. Louis, followed by a luncheon and fellowship.