Love your neighbor as yourself
SERVANT to SERVANT                        12-11-15


 
BISHOP'S VISIT
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
Bishop Jamison J. Hardy had the pleasure of preaching at Peace, Windsor, ON. on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Following the service a luncheon was served for all to enjoy.
 
Pictured are Rev. Gregory Lutz and Bishop Hardy. 

 





RITE OF INSTALLATION
Pictured left to right: Pastor Justin Park, Pastor Ray Kirk, Dr. Dusan Toth, Dr. Roger Ellis, Mr. Daryoush Bahrami, Pastor Ben Eder, Pastor Derek Mathers, Pastor Jeff Kunsman, Pastor Gerald Luck, Pastor Jeff Miskus, Pastor Dereck Pillay.
 
Rev. Ben Eder (First Vice President) officiated at the installation of Rev. Derek Mathers as the Associate Pastor and Assistant to the Bishop/Mission Executive and at the installation of Rev. Jeff Kunsman as Senior Pastor of St. Luke's, Scarborough, ON. The installations were held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at St. Luke's.
NATIVITY SCENES

From Christ the Shepherd,

Alpharetta, GA.

From Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center, Alpharetta, GA.

From Faith, Naples, FL.

From Faith, Naples, FL.
Displaying a Nativity scene in your church (and home) is a loved Christmas tradition. There are many varieties of nativities. You are invited to email a photo of a nativity scene, that is on display in your church, to be shared with your other English District congregations. The photo will appear in Servant to Servant. Email photo to [email protected] . Thank you.
DIVINE CALL
Call-Accepted                                                   
The Rev. Salvador Ferrero has accepted the call to Cristo Cordero De Dios in Grand Island, NE.

Call-Declined                                                       
The Rev. Dr. Dien A. Taylor has declined the call to Martin Luther Chapel in Pennsauken, NJ.

Calls-Pending                                                     
The Rev. Eddie Morales of Outer Drive Faith, Detroit, MI has received a call to serve Martin Luther Chapel in Pennsauken, NJ.

The Rev. Steven Voekler of Holy Trinity, Lakeview, MI has received a call to serve St. Paul's in Mishawaka, IN.
MILITARY SERVICE
On January 4, 2016, The Rev. Gregory Lutz of Peace, Windsor, ON will report for six months of temporary active duty at Canadian Armed Forces Base Borden.
The 2016 Lutheran Annual
 
T he 2016 Lutheran Annual is now available for purchase through Concordia Publishing House. The Lutheran Annual is the official directory of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and it is the go-to reference guide for information on churches, schools, pastors, church professionals, and church agencies.  Purchase The Lutheran Annual at http://www.cph.org/p-2848-the-lutheran-annual.aspx  or call customer service at 1-800-325-3040. Price is $27.99 each. Bulk discounts apply for orders of ten or more. You can also receive The Lutheran Annual by subscription. Contact customer service for details.
The LCMS National Youth Gathering
 
The Young Adult Volunteers (YAV) Corps wants YOU! YAVs serve as role models for the teen participants while working in specific areas of the Gathering.   Eligibility:  Be 19-25 years old at the time of the Gathering and at least one year out of high school; have a willingness to serve as well as a commitment to perform specific volunteer tasks.  If accepted to serve as a member of the Young Adult Volunteer Corps at the 2016 LCMS Youth Gathering, YAVs will be responsible for the following: Registration fee of $325 which covers housing, program costs and some meals; transportation to and from New Orleans, LA; some meals.  The Gathering will provide the following:  Hotel accommodations (covered by registration fee), with check-in on Thursday, July 14, 2016 and check-out on Wednesday, July 20, 2016; YAV training and materials; some meals.  You can find more information about YAVs and apply here:
Don't delay, registration closes on December 31, 2015. 
ENGLISH DISTRICT LCMS

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