English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
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On Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023, Bishop Jamison Hardy visited Peace, New Berlin, WI. He greeted the members and met Rev. David Weiss, who is serving as vacancy pastor.
Pictured: Rev. David Weiss and Bishop Jamison Hardy
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Call Returned
The Rev. Dr. Edward A. Naumann has returned the Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Christ, Paris, TN (Mid-South District).
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Pastoral Leadership: Shepherding and Caring for God's People | | |
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A book for pastors and church leaders, Pastoral Leadership: Shepherding and Caring for God's People uses the context of biblical accounts and figures to offer practical advice and counsel on aspects of pastoral leadership.
The author, Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy, draws from more than 20 years of experience as a pastor and bishop to encourage pastors to be actively engaged in what is going on throughout the life of the parish and lead their congregations instead of passively following them.
Publishing Date: June 20, 2023
Pre-orders and Kindle downloads are available by clicking on this link: Pastoral Leadership
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“We don’t baptize babies. We do believers' baptisms only.”
If you’re friends of one or more Baptists, you may have heard something along these lines. You might not have known how to respond. Why do we baptize babies in the Lutheran Church? Do babies believe? How can babies believe? If they can’t believe, how could they belong to the kingdom of God in any way?
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Church Worker (Student Loan) Debt Reduction Grants Available | | |
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The purpose of the English District Endowment Fund is to provide God's people with a unique opportunity to participate in a perpetual fund. This fund shall assist congregations and rostered workers alike. One aspect of the Endowment Fund currently being offered to Rostered Church Workers is a grant for financial assistance with their student loans. Those rostered workers who are currently serving (called workers) in ministry in their first through eighth year in an English District LCMS congregation or school are eligible to apply for this education indebtedness grant.
For a Church Worker (Student Loan) Debt Reduction Grant we ask that you complete an Application for Church Worker Transitional Assistance. These forms are available on our District website.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. J. Derek Mathers at 1-800-755-9335 ext. 311. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2023.
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Joy-Fully Lutheran!
Easter's message that the Crucified One has conquered death brings life and true joy to everything. The photo to the right is in our apartment in Prague, displaying traditional Czech Easter eggs. Jesus' resurrection turns every thing into a new thing. As our Lord says: "Behold, I am making all things new." (Rev. 21:5 NAS) Even something as mundane as an egg can join in the Easter joy. Look inside our newsletter to hear of a young man made new at this year's celebration.
Click here for the full newsletter.
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The Due Date for End-of-Year Statistics Extended | | |
The deadline to submit your congregation’s end-of-year statistics and update your lay leaders at lc.lcms.org has been extended to Friday, April 28, 2023. An e-blast was sent on Monday, April 3, 2023, to congregations that have not reported. It went to the email addresses on file for the congregation, their pastor(s), and select leaders of the congregation. Up-to-date statistical information is critical for determining proper voting representation at conventions. Emails for lay leaders will be increasingly important as channels for critical convention communications. If you do not have your congregation’s login information, contact rosters.stats@lcms.org, or the LCMS Church Information Center at 888-843-5267. | |
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The Bible's promise is true: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us - 1 John 5:14.
Please pray for Marlene Naumann, wife of Rev. William Naumann (Chapel of the Cross, Mission Hills, CA), for strength and for those that care for her. Join us in faith for God's will in its might and mercy to be done.
District daily prayers for May are located on our website.
Your prayer concerns are important to the English District. If you have a prayer request you would like shared in this newsletter, email the District office.
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Lutheran Federal Credit Union | | |
Contact Dan Lepley, DVP - English and SELC District Lutheran Church Extension Fund, for more information at 317-402-9401.
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Apostolic, Moses Lake, WA
Apostolic Lutheran Church welcomed new member Doyle to their church family on Palm Sunday. Pictured L - R: Pastor Marc DiConti, Doyle, Mike Bernard (Elder and friend).
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Prince of Peace, Medina, OH
Pastor Jim Bretthauer led the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church congregation in a sending service on Palm Sunday for Pastor Daniel Haberkost as he retires after 37 years in the ministry. Best wishes for a happy retirement!
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Crosspoint, Sahuarita, AZ
Jazmira was welcomed into Christian fellowship at Crosspoint Lutheran Church on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. Crosspoint is served by Pastor John Stieve.
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West Portal, San Francisco, CA
West Portal Lutheran Church celebrated Dorothy Bridgeman’s 102nd birthday on March 19. She was a longtime volunteer at West Portal in the church office and an example of a true Christian with her faith and service to the Lord and to her congregation. She still models the way of a Christian woman through her faithful church attendance. Happy birthday, Dorothy!
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Redeemer, Lincoln, NE
On Sunday, March 26, Redeemer Lutheran Church's Men's Group hosted Redeemer's second Chili Cook-off and this year added a Cinnamon Roll Bake-off because Nebraskans expect a cinnamon roll with their chili.
The chili and cinnamon rolls made by men, women, and a nine-year-old were judged by a panel of guest judges that included Dr. Bernard D. Bull, President of Concordia University Nebraska, and his wife Anna. The judges awarded first-place trophies for both chili and cinnamon rolls. There was also a people's choice category. Pastor Dietrich won first place in the people's choice category and the nine-year-old took third place. Sixty people attended and had a great time.
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Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
The HCLS students participated in the Holy Week Walk together with their teachers and reflected on Christ’s journey to the cross and victory on Easter. They were able to bring Holy Week egg kits home to their families. Christ is Risen! He is risen Indeed!
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Shepherd King, West Bloomfield, MI
Students at Shepherd King Preschool talked about Jesus' resurrection and recreated it with empty tomb rolls. They rolled marshmallow (Jesus) in butter (oil) and cinnamon (spices) and rolled them in crescent rolls (the tomb) then baked them. What a surprise when the marshmallow disappeared. Jesus was gone!
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Bethesda, Chicago, IL
Students at Bethesda International Academy hope that everyone had a joyous Easter and were able to spend time reflecting on the life, death, and resurrection of God's greatest gift to us....Jesus! Praise the Lord! Alleluia!!
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Free Church Items Available | | |
Lighted Cross Lutheran Church in Ashtabula, OH has the following items available. Please contact Jackie Panich at 440-228-9670 or via email at: jackiepanich@yahoo.com to make an appointment to pick up items. | |
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