Weekly Newsletter of the Florida-Georgia District
Equip, Empower, Engage - Connecting People to Jesus
November 18, 2022
The FLGA District
Newsletter

The FLGA District Office
will be closed November 24 & 25
for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Prayer Requests
Called to Glory

For the congregation for Hope, Plant City, FL, as they mourn the death of church charter member Laura Rademacher on November 15 and their congregation vice-president, John Walsh, on November 16. Please pray for Hope, as well as the family and friends of Laura and John.

Rev. Dr. John S. Loum was called to glory on October 26. He served the LCMS as a missionary to Africans in the Indiana District and as the Director of the Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis in Missouri. Read more here about his life, his work, and his memorial service.

Rev. Theodore Hanus was received into the arms of his Heavenly Father on November 12. A memorial service will be held on December 10 at First Christian Church in Arcadia, FL, at 11 am. 


Prayers

Please pray for all affected by Hurricane Nicole and continue to pray for those affected by Hurricane Ian. Pray that the Lord will use this time, these storms, and disaster response to turn many toward the One who is the only true hope and refuge for this life and eternity.

Rev. Jeff Webb (Trinity, Savannah, GA) who was admitted to the hospital on November 17 for a possible heart condition and will be undergoing tests.

Rev. Joe Adams (Christ the King, Largo, FL) as he undergoes integrative holistic treatment for prostate cancer in Scottsdale, AZ.

Rev. Mark Buckert (Emeritus), as his oncologist informed him, he is cancer free. Prayers of thanksgiving for his healing and his continued health.

Rev. Brian Stolarczyk (Lutheran Church of the Cross, Port Charlotte, FL) as he prepares for hip surgery on December 7. Please pray for a healthy and complete recovery.

Healing prayers for Pat Wallinger, wife of Dennis Wallinger (Teacher/DCE Emeritus), as Pat recovers from brain aneurysm surgery.

Rev. Dr. Rick Carlton (Emeritus) recovers from major surgery last month. Please pray for God's blessing and grant healing from the procedure.

Rev. Thomas Boeck (Marco Island, FL) continues his recovery from double knee replacement surgery. Please pray for comfort and healing.

Rev. Chris Patterson (Concordia, Miami, FL) continues his recovery; please pray for healing.

Tina Browning, the wife of Rev. Richard Browning (Hope Bonita Springs, FL), is undergoing chemotherapy through November. Prayers for ease of side effects and eradication of cancer upon completion.
In This Issue
Prayers
Disaster Response
District News & Events
District Resources
Other News
James' List
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Submit a prayer request so our office and others in the District, if you choose, can lift your need or thanksgiving to our loving Father.
District Prayers, News & Events
Meet two of the people you have helped with your donations. THANK YOU from Kami Jo (DCE, Grace, Naples, FL) and her husband Christian.
GivingTuesday is November 29

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good. Over the past nine years, the idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. There are many different ways to express generosity on GivingTuesday and every day!

Disaster Response for individuals, churches and their workers is ongoing in southwest Florida. Your continued support will help change lives as volunteers, and your vital donations are needed to assist with repairs. Please give now to the Florida-Georgia District Disaster Response efforts. All donations are directed entirely to affected churches and workers. 

Everyone has something to give, and every act
of generosity counts.
2023 President's Equip Conference

All lay and all workers are invited to the 2023 Florida-Georgia District President's Equip Conference at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, September 28-30, 2023.
This program provides grants to current rostered church workers, both full and part-time, to help repay college and/or seminary education loans.

The Student Loan Repayment Program: 
  • is for rostered church workers, both full and part-time employed, currently serving in Florida-Georgia District.
  • assists in repaying college and/or seminary education loans.
  • is available in the first ten years of continuous service within the FLGA District after graduation, commissioning, or ordination.

Applications are being accepted through November 26, 2022. More detailed information can be found here.
Enjoy the recap video from the FLGA District
Middle School Youth Gathering!
Sarasota Circuit Reformation Celebration

Sunday, October 30, was a day of celebration as over 200 in worship and a joint choir all gathered to celebrate the power of the gospel for salvation. Pastors and members from various local congregations joined in celebrating at Lakeside Lutheran Church amid hurricane recovery for Reformation Sunday!

Pictured above are pastors from the Sarasota Circuit.
District Resources
November/
December 2022
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2nd & 4th Mondays
@ 11:00 am
The Great Sending
Here are some
for you to use in
your daily life.
Through Lutheran Counseling Services, the FLGA District provides the Ministerial Assistance Program (MAP).
Other News
A Book for Combat Veterans

Rev. Dr. Mark Schreiber (Emeritus) has published a book for combat war veterans. Nailed!: Moral Injury: A Response from the Cross of Christ for the Combat Veteran was released earlier this year.

Violence in combat assaults the psyche and tests the soul. The combat wounds our Military veterans can suffer are not only physical but often spiritual wounds to the soul. The mission of God to the military and the crucial difference between self-forgiveness and God's forgiveness. Is the conscience the warrior's friend or foe? Schreiber's answer to this ancient dilemma shines through the cross of Christ as God's exclusive lens and mission to the troubled conscience of any warrior.

Learn more about the book and author and purchase your copy today.
ALOA Celebrates 30 Years of Ministry

Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA) commemorated 30 years of ministry with a celebration dinner on November 5 in Tampa, FL. The evening focused on facets of ALOA’s ministry throughout the years and lifted up several individuals dedicated to the organization since the early years. The group was inspired to further their ministry into the future by speaker Tom Cedel, Co-Director of the Thrivent Fellows Program, President Emeritus of Concordia University Texas, and was entertained by the Lutheran humor of comedian Al Ernst.
James' List - A place to give away or sell items no longer being used by your church or school, find items you need/want, or feature employment opportunities.
Job Openings at Epiphany, Lake Worth, FL

Epiphany Lutheran School, Lake Worth, FL is seeking a Teacher Assistant and an Assistant to the Director for their preschool program.

Contact Erica Agosta by email or call her at 561.968.3627, for the job descriptions and for more information.
Tricycles for Sale in Boca Raton, FL

St. Paul Lutheran School, Weston, FL, has many Silver Rider tricycles for sale. These tricycles are for preschool-size children – multiple sizes and types are available.

Please contact Preschool Director Kathy Henze by email or call 954.384.9096 for more details and to arrange pickup.
Organ Available in Lakeland, FL

A member at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lakeland, FLhas a Lowry Celebration Organ with 2 manuals and full bass pedals available. Does your church need an organ?

For more information, please contact Rachel by email or call her at 863.398.5339.
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