English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
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Calls Returned
The Rev. Brian V. Pratt has returned the Divine Call to serve as the Sole Pastor of Pilgrim, Kenmore, NY.
The Rev. Dr. Dusan Tillinger has returned the Divine Call to serve as the Sole Pastor of Grace, Drumheller, AB, Canada (LLC).
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Shepherd of the Canyon Lutheran Church has a more permanent home! After disappointment and some struggle God has provided a location for the new congregation to call home. Located at 6517 S Kings Ranch Road, Unit 13 in Gold Canyon, AZ, members of the planting team and friends are renovating the same. Worship was held August 6th for the first time in their planned Bible study room while the main worship area is still being prepared. Rev. Derek Mathers, Assistant to the Bishop and Mission Executive, was honoured to be with them removing walls and studs. The hope is to dedicate the space at a service in September.
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The Lutheran Church Extension Fund announced that 24 ministries of the LCMS have been awarded KFund grants for this fiscal year. English District church St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksburg, WV received one of these $10,000.00 grants to expand the work of Christ on behalf of families.
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All Saints Campus Ministry | | |
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Effective Outreach
What are the most effective ways for All Saints Campus Ministry to share the Gospel with college students? Rev. Klemet I. Preus has written a book called What They Need to Hear: Sharing Christ With Family and Friends (CPH, 2013). This book is filled with effective ideas for campus ministry. These practical ideas work well with the student meals and social events that campus ministry holds for students.
Click here to read more about All Saints Campus Ministry.
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Post LCMS Convention Circuit Forum | | |
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The New York & Philadelphia circuits of the English District will host an online post-convention circuit forum next Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 PM. You are cordially invited to attend as the elected circuit representatives to the synod convention, Rev. Martin Erhardt (pastoral delegate) and Mr. Leo Mackay (lay delegate), will be on hand to give reflections, an overview, and answer questions about their experience at the synod convention July 29-Aug. 3 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Join the Zoom Meeting by using this link: For more information, contact Circuit Visitor Rev. Christopher Seifferlein.
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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.
District daily prayers for September 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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Contact Dan Lepley, DVP - English and SELC District Lutheran Church Extension Fund, for more information at 317-402-9401.
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Prince of Peace, Menomonee Falls, WI
Sunday, August 13th at Lutheran Church of the Prince of Peace, Rev. Dr. Thomas Feiertag preached the sermon assisted by Rev. Thomas Engler as they welcomed Amy Formella of Lutheran Bible Translators. After worship, they held a reception and discussion about the work of LBT.
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Ascension of Christ, Beverly Hills, MI
Sunday, August 13, Ascension of Christ Lutheran Church held the Installation of their new Deaconess Intern. Eva Aiello is currently completing her Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN.
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Grace, Redford, MI
On Sunday, August 6 at Grace Lutheran Church, cousins were welcomed into the Kingdom of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Pictured with Pastor Halboth is the family along with Kai Alexander and Evan James. Welcome to the family!
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On Sunday, August 13, Erik Halboth was commissioned as a teacher of math and science at Lutheran High School Northwest in Rochester Hills, MI by his father Rev. Timothy Halboth. Erik, a graduate of Albion College, majored in Physics with a math minor. He was also on the swim team winning several awards and two championships.
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Ascension, North Olmsted, OH
Ascension Lutheran Church hosted Rev. Tim and Deaconess Erin Schulte, missionaries with Lutheran Bible Translators on Sunday, August 13. The Schultes are preparing for ministry to the Subula people in Cameroon, a project that Lord-willing will result in the first complete Bible in the Subula language. You can find out more about the Schultes and their work at lbt.org.
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Philadelphia Circuit, PA
The Philadelphia Circuit welcomed families throughout the region for the 3rd annual Sts. Monica and Augustine conference. Held on the Feast day of Mary, Mother of our Lord, participants enjoyed food, craft, music, games, and worship. All are welcome to attend next year!
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