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Love your neighbor as yourself
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Servant to Servant 11-18-16
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Bishop Hardy had a wonderful visit with his friend, Bishop Emeritus, Rev. Dr. David Ritt.
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The bishop enjoyed his visit with The Rev. Kennety Gee and the members of Chatham Fields in Chicago, IL.
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Bishop Hardy visited New Hope Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL and met with The Rev. Paul Anderson.
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The Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Kraus was called to glory on November 12, 2016. Born March 6, 1933, he was the son of David C. Kraus and Edna M. (Koglin) Kraus. Educated at Trinity Lutheran School, Sheboygan, WI, Concordia College, Milwaukee, WI and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, Dr. Kraus was ordained in 1960 and served as a missionary and pastor of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod for 42 years.
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The English District office will be closed on November 24 and 25, 2016 in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The next Servant to Servant eNewsletter will be published on December 2, 2016.
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Church and school activities
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#LoveThyNeighbor
Care packages
Volunteers with Packages4Patriots at Holy Spirit, Elk Grove Village, IL, went shopping to fill care packages for our troops with funds given by Thrivent Financial -- bringing a bright spot to those who serve overseas!
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Serving those who serve
Members at Faith, Naples, FL showing God's love to our troops: "What a joy it was to share the morning with everyone and fill up care packages to be sent to our troops! Thank you to all who came out to help at Faith Lutheran Church, Naples, FL." We thank you, Jesus, for sending men and women to serve and protect us. Watch over them and their loved ones; keep them safe. Amen.
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Honoring veterans
Students from Redeemer Lutheran School, Oakmont, PA took time to honor the military and veterans with their annual Veterans Day parade. Veterans joined students, teachers and school families in the parade from the Oakmont Campus to the cemetery for a special service. They felt honored to have the opportunity to say thank you to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms.
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Community clean-up
Epic Church, Shelby Twp., MI, served their community by raking 25 bags of leaves as part of a fall clean-up.
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Thinking of others
Sweet treats were made and given to the English District LCMS Board of Directors from the children at Trinity Lutheran Church in Villa Park, IL.
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Cakes for a cure
Congratulations to Abbi Hanley for a successful senior project - Cakes for a Cure. Over 40 cakes were purchased and decorated by Redeemer Lutheran School, Oakmont, PA, families. Everyone had a great time - over $1200 was raised for children's cancer research. Thank you to everyone that participated. The cakes were beautiful!
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Missions
We thank Rev. Justin Laughridge for sharing more photos from his trip to the Dominican Republic to see the mission work of the Dominican Republic Lutheran Mission first hand.
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In our churches
Pastor Prentice D. Marsh, Pastor Jeffrey Miskus and Pastor Derek Mathers following worship at Ephphatha, a deaf congregation in Chicago, IL, served by Pastor Marsh for over 30 years. Rev. Mathers was very moved by the service saying, "My world view was opened wider today by being with God's people in this congregation."
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Baptism
Mae Ross, age six months, the daughter of Casey and Rachel Ross, was baptized at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, Fairlawn, OH. Her brother Archie joins in the celebration of Baptism.
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Celebrate!
Peace Lutheran, McMurray, PA, gathered for a "Happy 'great first year'" celebration with Pastor Eric Carlson and his family!
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Welcome and congratulations to Dagan Siepert who has been assigned as vicar to Faith, Butler, PA. Pastor Keurulainen joined the chapel service on November 11, 2016, for the announcement of this assignment. May God bless Dagan and the members of Faith as they serve together!
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In our schools
Two students from Martin Luther Christian School, Pennsauken, NJ, were honored for achieving Accelerated Reading points...congrats girls!
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Also at Martin Luther Christian School, students received certificates for perfect attendance, honors and high honors at their awards ceremony!
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Call Received
The Rev. David D. Heitner, Good Shepherd, Duncan, OK has received the call to serve Abiding Faith, Florence, KY.
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Better Than a Bandage or an Ice Pack
By Vicki Helmling
We have a couple of items in the school office that seem to work wonders for our children at Grace - especially for the little ones - a steady supply of ice packs and bandages.
Children will often come to the office to tell Mrs. Hensley, our secretary, they have a "hurt" - often one that can't be seen - but is very real to the child who comes to the office. All Mrs. Hensley has to do is offer an ice pack or bandage and the hurt disappears.
Vicki Helmling is the school administrator at Grace English Lutheran School in Chicago, IL. Do you have a ministry experience you would like to share? If so, you, too, could be a guest blogger for the English District. For consideration, please send an email to Lynne Cobb, Communications Coordinator for the English District LCMS.
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At this "thankful" time of year, the English District staff celebrates your partnership and is very grateful for the volunteer promotional support of our LCEF Advocates. We could not do the work we do without the support and dedication of our advocates, pastors and lay leaders who help to promote the investments and ministry services that LCEF provides.
As we reflect on the gifts God has given us this year, we are especially thankful for the partnership of our Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) investors. Through their partnership, LCMS ministries are empowered to share the Gospel and LCEF is able to provide custom loans to ministries, specialized support that helps gain clarity, and alignment to further ministry outreach efforts.
From our staff to yours, have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
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2017 Youth Servant Events - Register your group now!
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News from international workers
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It's been another crazy month, as the weather gets colder and the kids experience the lowest temperatures they can remember.
We managed to hit six different states this month and put many miles on the minivan... but it's been a joyful time at every stop. Many thanks to the incredible places we've visited: you've given us some wonderful memories.
There are still visits left to do, and we hope to see you at one of them!
Click
here to read our newsletter.
Yours gratefully in Christ,
The Ferry Family
(Charles, Cheryl, Caleb, Caitlin, Carissa, Cassandra, and Chloe)
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I pray that God richly bless you in Jesus Christ. He is risen, and we too shall rise to eternal life. God and sinners are reconciled through the shed blood of Jesus. Our sins are atoned for, paid for, and forgiven. Peace with God is ours and Heaven is our home. Alleluia. Amen.
~ Michael Ritzman
Click
here to read the Ritzman Family newsletter.
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Advent Devotions
from LAMP are now available online.
Download the 2016 Advent Devotions book here.
We hope and pray that as you read these devotions you will be encouraged and blessed!
God bless you!
LAMP staff
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The English District LCMS will host two Servant Event Retreats in Summer 2017. These events are an opportunity for English District youth to gather to serve, be in fellowship and worship the summer
following the National Youth Gathering. Next year's retreats will take place in Ohio and Nebraska. Click
here for more information and to register.
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Previous issues of the eNewlsetter, Servant to Servant, are available
here.
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