Reverend Dr. Christopher Rodger Meyer (Emeritus), has entered into his eternal rest with Christ. Please keep his family – daughters Gretchen and Elise, and son Craig and their families at this difficult but glorious time. A memorial service took place on May 9 and can be viewed here.

Mrs. Jackie Okun (Teacher Emeritus, Valrico, FL) was called into the arms of our Father on April 29. Jackie graduated from Concordia Bronxville and taught in the Florida-Georgia District her entire career. She retired in 2021 after teaching for 36 years. Prayers of comfort for her husband, daughter, and their entire family as they mourn this unexpected loss. Read more about her life and the details of her memorial service.

Rev. Dan McPherson (Redeemer, West Palm Beach, FL) as he recovers from successful knee replacement surgery on May 11.

Praise and thanksgiving for the marriage of Rev. Ron Engel (Emeritus) and Claire "Graff" Engel on April 23.

Rev. Bob Besalski (First, Gainesville, FL) as he undergoes surgery for pancreatic cancer on May 16.

Peace and healing for Jayson Gerken, son of Eric Gerken (Prince of Peace, Orlando, FL), as he recovers from spinal cord surgery.

Healing and strength for Rev. Mark Buckert (Emeritus) as he continues chemotherapy treatments for APL leukemia.

Praise and thanksgiving for the birth of Sonny Lee Johnson to Payton and Hailey on April 10. Hailey is the daughter of Rev. Tom and Sharon Boeck (Marco Lutheran, Marco Island, FL).

Healing and hope for Rev. Gary Dehnke (Circuit Visitor) who continues chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Continued prayers of healing for Rev. Chris Patterson (Concordia, Miami, FL) as he awaits further treatment.

Submit a prayer request so that others in the District can lift up your need or thanksgiving to our loving Father.

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June 16-18, 2022

• Shirt Order

It's time to order your convention shirt! The cost of each shirt is $30. The deadline to place orders is May 23! Check the size chart before purchase. Shirt orders will be available to pick up at Convention Check-in.

• Ingathering Event

We will hold an ingathering at this year's convention, Phil’s Friends, a Recognized Service Organization of the Synod, will be the recipient. Phil’s Friends has provided a list of items to collect during the convention. Please begin collecting these items in your congregation to help provide care for someone to know they are not walking their cancer journey alone. Learn more about Phil's Friends!

• Convention Registration

ALL attendees must complete registration to take part in the Convention. The Registration fee increases to $85 after May 13!

Learn more about the 2022 FLGA District Convention.

Lutheran Counseling Services is here to serve the FLGA District. Reach out to their offices for a safe place to change your story.

The MAP is designed to help clergy, church workers, educators, parish nurses, secretaries, etc, and their families cope with church life and work challenges and demands. Learn more or set up an appointment.

LCS offers free on-call services for those who need a safe place to begin their mental health journey. Call 407.644.4692 ext 5 or oncall@lcsfl.com.

Biweekly podcast - it's ok to not be ok! found on all major streaming sources and uplifting support on social media - Facebook and Instagram.

Pelican Lutheran Church in Naples, FL became an official chartered member of the FLGA District, LCMS on May 1. Grace Lutheran Church in Naples, FL launched Pelican as a new church start in 2016.

Pelican holds church services in 3 different languages – English, Spanish and Haitian. They are also a community center for their neighborhood, offering English Literacy classes, conversational Spanish courses, refugee/immigration assistance, and activities like soccer, music festivals, and much more.

Pictured are Rev. Keith Lingsch (Grace, Naples, FL) and Rev. Mark Eisold (Grace/Pelican, Naples, FL)

A Basic LERT Training Class will be held at Faith Viera Lutheran in Rockledge, FL, on May 21, 2022. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response Program and learn the basic nature of disasters, opportunities to respond to personal needs in disasters, and support families, congregations, and the public during trying times. Participants must complete the Basic LERT Training Class to participate in all future LERT trainings.

Visit the website to learn more information and register.

As an outreach to their community, First Lutheran Church and School in Clearwater, FL, held a community egg hunt on April 16. This event was a great success that brought over 57 children and their families onto the church and school campus. These families were able to fellowship with others and learn about the love of Christ and His resurrection. He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

You can get help from the District Office through the Miracle Grow program.

You can find all the information about the application here.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church proclaims the Gospel worldwide 24/7 over the internet radio station: LIVE365:Lutheran. People of all ages can hear the Word of God taught, preached, and sung in English; the ministry has plans to include other languages in the future.

Join us as we pray that many will come to know Jesus through this ministry. Tune in to hear God’s Word today!

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Today is a great day to get started with Gift Planning!

Visit the Multicultural Church Award webpage

to learn more

and begin the

submission process!

Through Lutheran Counseling Services, the FLGA District provides the Ministerial Assistance Program (MAP).