Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.
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It was a busy Sunday on April 7th when Bishop Jamison Hardy visited three churches in Akron, OH. The morning started with a visit to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and then to Grace Lutheran Church where he enjoyed being part of the Bible study with Rev. Peter Mills. Later he visited with Rev. Bob Tauscher and the members of Concordia Lutheran Church.
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On Sunday, April 7, 2019, Rev. Rodney E. Zwonitzer was installed as the associate pastor of Our Savior, Hartland, MI. The Rev. Eric Forss, Circuit Visitor, officiated.
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Bishop Jamison Hardy officiated at the installation of The Rev. Michael D. Scheer on Sunday, April 7, 2019, as the sole pastor of Holy Cross, Cleveland, OH.
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Holy Week Congregational Media Kit
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Easter is still popular. People might even consider coming to church. But most people don't know the full story. To help advertise and facilitate discussion surrounding Holy Week and Easter services, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, in coordination with LCMS Worship and LCMS Communications, has developed a
congregational media kit
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Call Received and Accepted
The Rev. Steven A. De Santo has received and accepted a call to serve as the sole pastor of Celebration, St. John’s, FL.
Call Received and Returned
The Rev. Stephen Reynolds, Shepherd of the Coast, Fort Lauderdale, FL, has received and returned a call to serve Sherman Oaks, Sherman Oaks, CA.
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The Rev. David A. Beutel
1949–2019
The Rev. David A. Beutel was called to his eternal rest on Friday, April 5, 2019. Rev. Beutel was the pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, NY. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
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Mrs. Valika Toth
1943–2019
Mrs. Valika Toth, wife of Rev. Dr. Dusan Toth, was called to her eternal rest on Friday, April 5, 2019. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, 11:00 AM, at The Church of St. Luke, 3200 Bayview, North York, ON, Canada M2M 3R7.
We pray the Lord’s blessings on the Beutel and Toth families.
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The English District office will be closed on Good Friday, April 19
th through Easter Monday, April 22
nd in observation of the Easter holiday. The next Servant to Servant will be published on Friday, April 26
th.
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2018 Congregation Statistics Report - Online
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Deadline Extended
Based on current return rates and congregations’ increasingly busy Easter schedules, the deadline for congregation statistics reporting is being extended until
April 30, 2019. The online entry system for congregations, LCMS Information Support Network (LISN), is open to all LCMS member congregations and new church starts. You should have received login information in February. If you have not received your login information or have questions, email
rosters.stats@lcms.org or call the LCMS Church Information Center at 888-843-5267.
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Each Easter, we consider how we have been given the ultimate gift: forgiveness and salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
That gift is pure joy to us, bringing us peace and hope that just have to be shared.
The 2019–21
National Offering
is your opportunity to share that joy, to bring that peace and hope into dark and lonely places.
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Ferguson, MO, is one of the once dark and lonely places that has seen light and joy through the last triennium’s National Offering.
Gifts given during 2016–18 helped support The Hope Center, which offers tutoring, mentoring and character-building programs for 9– to 18-year-olds.
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Church Technology Suggestions
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What software and technology products are must haves for churches? Check out
these suggestions from Concordia Technology and see if there's a way you can optimize your church work flow!
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Your 1-1-1 Dollars at Work!
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We would like to thank you and all the members of the congregations who are supporting English District missions and for your participation in 1-1-1.
We want to share with you stories from both missions to include in your weekly church bulletin or newsletter. Spread the word how your simple donation of one dollar per member per week has helped to grow these missions. Click
here
to download bulletin inserts.
It’s never too late to join the fifty-eight congregations in sponsoring this program. The more congregations that participate the more lives we will be able to touch with the Gospel of Jesus.
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Here's the plan: $1/per baptized member/per week.
Simple, right? Self-explanatory almost. Easy to do. All can participate. Each baptized member is asked to give one dollar extra per week. $1/per member/per week. Thus, "1-1-1."
Please contact our District Mission Executive, Pastor
Derek Mathers
or
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Your prayer concerns are important to the English District. When you submit a prayer request, it will be posted in this weekly eNewsletter. The Bible's promise is true: "If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us" (1 John 5:14). Please email
Holly Scheer
with your prayer requests.
The District daily prayers for the month of May are now
available.
Please pray with us:
Janet Stechholz – healing from surgery
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Dear Future Church Worker,
Below are links to important information about the 2019–2020 English District financial aid applications. Please read the information carefully and note that the deadline for submission is
Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Please note that the
first time you apply for aid, there are two forms to complete
. They are the Financial Aid Information Form and the District Financial Aid Application.
In subsequent years, you only need to complete the application unless your financial or personal situation has changed. Grants are not given to interns, vicars, SMP pastors or graduate students.
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The following information and forms can be found on the English District
website
:
Financial Aid Instructions
Financial Aid Information Form
District Financial Aid Application
Colloquy Financial Aid Application
In Christ,
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Missionary Update: Ritzman Family
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The Ritzman family is
serving God in Papua New Guinea. They have a special need for a van when they do home service this summer and fall. Please keep them in your prayers, and if you can assist with this need, please
email them!
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New Devotion Site by English District Pastor
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Rev. David Tannahill has created a devotional website called
Life This Side of Heaven
.
It has audio devotions and a collection of handy devotions and links to videos. It includes useful articles as well.
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Kaleidoscope Fund Grant Process Now Open!
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Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is proud to announce the
2019 Kaleidoscope Fund grant process is now open. The deadline for proposal submission is May 31.
Visit
LCEF for full details and to submit your proposal
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Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, Green Valley, AZ
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Church block party and fellowship.
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Church of St. Luke-Lutheran, Toronto, ON
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Rev. Greg Lutz spoke to the congregation about the joys and challenges of ministry in serving the Canadian Forces as a chaplain.
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Hope Lutheran Church, Hastings, MN
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Hope had a successful women's retreat on being "Anchored to Christ." Women aged 14–91 attended!
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Lambs of Faith Preschool, Naples, FL
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Play time with shaving cream.
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Hales Corners Lutheran School, Hales Corners, WI
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More than 500 people gathered together for Hales Corners' Donut Day which was followed by chapel led by the 2nd graders.
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Redeemer Lutheran School, Pittsburgh, PA
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Congratulations to the newest Kindergarten students! Redeemer had their first Kindergarten signing day for the Oakmont campus preschool students who have already registered for 2019/2020.
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Concordia Lutheran Church and Little Lambs, Berwyn, IL
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Hat day during Week of the Little Child.
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Faith Preschool of Jacob's Well, Fort Wayne, IN
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"Soccer shots" soccer clinic to learn about the rules of soccer.
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Previous issues of the Servant to Servant eNewlsetter are available on the
English District website
.
You are encouraged to share the information from Servant to Servant with members of your congregation.
All are invited to subscribe to this weekly publication. Forward the newsletter to members of your church. They can subscribe by clicking on the
"Sign up for our emails"
link at the bottom. Thanks for spreading the word!
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Please share your congregation's or school's unique ministries with the rest of the District. Send pictures and stories for consideration to
Holly Scheer
by Wednesday, 12:00 pm ET. We want to see how YOUR congregation or school is showing the love of God to those around you.
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