English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
Giving Tuesday is November 29 | | |
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Through the generosity of people like you, our work continues to support our English District ministries across the United States, Ontario, Canada and around the world in reaching the lost for Christ. We are grateful for your generous contributions over the years that together we might serve God “in all things…without borders.”
On Giving Tuesday, please consider a gift to the English District.
Donate here.
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Donate to the Endowment Fund | | |
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Your faithful tithes and offerings to the English District enable us to
continue to be a source of hope and opportunity for people who need
us. Please prayerfully consider joining us in ministry, so that the English
District can continue its work in spreading the message of Christ. The
English District Endowment Fund was established to provide support to
current and new missions and ministries, church workers and seminary
students, and campus ministries in the areas where our congregations live
and witness. Please watch this video to learn more about our Endowment Fund.
Every gift matters. Whatever God leads you to give will be a great blessing
as we all work together to plant new missions and schools, and provide
resources to existing ministries and church workers across the United States, Canada, and around the world.
Please click here to give now.
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Mission Outreach at Work in Pittsburgh, PA | | |
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On Sunday, November 13, 55 people from First Trinity Church in Pittsburgh, PA and various missions (including campus ministry, deaf mission, blind center, Holy Cross, flute academy, and homeless ministry) enjoyed the annual catered Thanksgiving feast, held a bit early before students go on break. For many of the approximately dozen internationals, it was their first time participating in this very American holiday tradition. In addition to the meal, they shared not only the American roots of the holiday, but also why and to Whom we give thanks. Non-Christian international students and their families were intentionally seated at tables with Christians students and parishioners, to provide opportunity for forming lasting friendships in our Lord, while demonstrating Christian hospitality.
One of the ESL students from Japan emailed earlier this evening: "Thank you for inviting us to your wonderful party today. We had a good time for our first thanksgiving meal. I always appreciate it." Another student from Japan texted me: "Hi Pastor Andrae! Thanks for having us today. It was my first experience for me and now it’s one of my precious memory of studying abroad😌 Thanks for all the time giving me a wonderful American cultural experience ✨"
Several of our students - both American and international - might be staying in Pittsburgh over the holiday next week. If you are local, would you also be interested in showing Christian hospitality by hosting one or more students in your home for Thanksgiving, or perhaps an international family? If so, contact Rev. Eric Andrae as soon as possible and let him know how many people you can host and when you need to know.
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HOW ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY?
Are you wondering what has changed in your neighborhood, while you’re thinking about doing some much needed outreach? In some ways a lot has changed since 2020, and MissionInsite, a service provided by the English District Lutheran Church Extension Fund, is hosting a series of workshops to help explore the new landscape around us.
The Evangelization Team
MissionInsite Beginnings:
Who and Where Are We Looking?
November 22, 11 AM EST
Click Here To Register
Are we looking for congregants, community, or both? Creating shapes will help us know where to look! Join us as we discover this important part in successfully using MissionInsite.
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Calling a Seminary Candidate/Requesting a Vicar for 2023 | | |
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If your congregation is interested in extending a divine call to a seminary candidate, or plans to make application for a vicar, the call documents and vicarage applications must be received no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Please add this topic to your congregational voter’s meeting agenda for discussion in November or December. This will allow for the necessary paperwork to be completed in a timely manner. Calling congregations must access the Call Documents for Ordained Ministers and the Vicarage Application using a web address/URL. Please contact Kathy Stanis, Administrative Assistant, at 248-476-0039 ext. 320 or by email at kstanis@englishdistrict.org for the login information.
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News from the Naumanns in the Dominican Republic | | |
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We are very grateful for the healing of pastor Jonathan's ligaments and broken leg; and so happy to be back in the DR instead of working remotely from Pennsylvania, where pastor was in physical therapy!
To read our fall newsletter, please click here.
As always, we love to hear from you if you would like to email greetings or prayer requests: cheryl.naumann@lcms.org.
God bless and keep you,
Deaconess Cheryl & Pastor Jonathan
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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 the family of Jon Stechholz, brother of Bishop Emeritus David Stechholz, who died in the Lord on October 17, 2022.
District daily prayers for December 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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St. Luke, Toronto, ON
The regular gathering of the St. Luke Philippine Fellowship was held at the home of Rev. Jung Hun Park.
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Peace, Windsor, ON
On Sunday, November 13, the youth group assembled 56 boxes of items donated by the members of Peace Lutheran Church for Operation Christmas Child.
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Trinity, Ocala, FL
Trinity Lutheran Church recognized and honored its members who have served in the US Armed Forces during worship on Sunday, November 13th to commemorate Veterans Day.
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Christ, Aurora, ON
Chae Young and Rev. Jung Hun Park invited members of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church to have a house blessing. It was wonderful to have great fellowship after the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
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Catalina, Tucson, AZ
For Veterans Day, Catalina Lutheran Church’s Operation Barnabas chapter put on a breakfast, bake sale and memorial service. Nearly three dozen vets were served a hearty breakfast. The bake sale featured pickles and jam, among other treats, raising funds for Operation Barnabas. The memorial service remembered the fallen with a message from Rev. Dr. Michael Morehouse that focused on putting on the whole armor of God to withstand the schemes of the devil.
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Faith, Naples, FL
The oldest Marine at Faith Lutheran Church was honored at the VFW on Veterans Day. Congratulations to Art Puch and his lovely wife, Barb.
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Trinity, Villa Park, IL
The youth at Trinity Lutheran Church made some beautiful artwork to celebrate Veterans Day.
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Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH
The preschool and Kindergarten classes did a great job decorating these turkeys!
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Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
The Hales Corners Lutheran School motor lab and motor hallway builds foundations for healthy bodies and healthy brains.
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Also, please share the unique ministries of your school or congregation with the rest of the District. Send pictures and stories for consideration to jmcgarr@englishdistrict.org by Wednesday at 12:00 Noon ET.
We want to see how YOUR congregation or school is showing the love of God to those in your community and around the world.
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