English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
Installation and Ordination | | |
On Saturday, July 8, 2023, Ministerial Candidate Blake J. Martzowka was ordained and then installed as Sole Pastor of St. Thomas, Streetsboro, OH and Christ (Ohio District), Mantua, OH. Bishop Jamison Hardy officiated. | |
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On Sunday, July 9, 2023, Ministerial Candidate Jonathan S. Lackey was ordained at St. Paul’s, Cullman, AL. The Rev. Eric C. Johnson, Southern District President, officiated and Rev. Derek Mathers, Assistant to the Bishop attended. Rev. Lackey will be installed as Sole Pastor of Grace, Vine Grove, KY on Sunday, July 23, 2023. | |
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Association of Confessing Evangelical Lutheran Churches 12th Annual Conference | | |
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“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” 1 Timothy 1:5
The 2023 ACELC Conference was held July 11-13, 2023, and hosted by Advent, Zionsville, IN. The theme for the conference was The Aim of Our Charge. The ACELC exists "to give a united voice against errors that are officially adopted in convention, tolerated, and/or promoted in the LCMS.”
The speakers included, The Rev. Dr. Peter Scaer, Professor at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN; The Rev. Dr. David Petersen, Pastor at Redeemer, Fort Wayne, IN; The Rev. Dr. Richard Stuckwisch, President of the LCMS Indiana District; The Rev. Jonathan Fisk, Pastor at St. Paul’s, Rockford, IL; and The Rev. Hans Fiene, Pastor at Prince of Peace, Crestwood, MO.
On Wednesday evening, July 12th, Bishop Jamison J. Hardy was the guest preacher for the Divine Service.
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Call Received
The Rev. Dusan Tillinger has received a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Grace, Drumheller, AB, Canada (LLC).
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New English District Mission Start | | |
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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Olive, MI
In recent years, the English District has encouraged congregations and circuits to look for new mission opportunities and locations. We celebrate that one such opportunity has been identified and, more than just identification, actively started.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church held its first service led by Rev. Scott E. Benjamin on Sunday, July 2. The confessional congregation, located near the lakeshore of Michigan between Holland, Grand Haven, and Allendale, is a daughter (satellite) church of Grace Lutheran Church in Wyoming, MI (Rev. Zachary Marklevitz). They are meeting in the historic sanctuary graciously shared by United Lutheran of West Olive, a sister LCMS congregation.
Our new mission congregation asks for your prayers that the Lord would continue to bless this new church plant with the clear message of God’s love through Word and Sacrament ministry and open opportunities to share the Word of God with their neighbors.
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2024 - 2025 Mission Grant Application | | |
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The Mission Grant Application form is now available to download here for February 2024 - January 2025.
All applications are due to Rev. Derek Mathers at the English District office by Sunday, August 6, 2023.
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All Saints Campus Ministry | | |
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Introduction and First Month as Vicar
When I was assigned to serve All Saints Lutheran Church and Student Center as vicar back in April, it came as a complete surprise to me. Campus ministry was a facet of church work that I had never considered before. Although this year will bring plenty of challenges, I am honored and excited to have these opportunities for growth and service. The environment here at Slippery Rock is quite different from anything I have experienced before, coming from a small town in the Midwest. Although Slippery Rock is not much bigger than my hometown, the fact that it is a university town changes the dynamic quite a bit.
Click here to read the full article from Vicar Zachary Wessel.
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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 August 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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Peace, Windsor, ON
On Saturday, June 17, Peace Lutheran Church hosted a successful car show that raised $2,000 for its food bank and for their parsonage fund.
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Our Saviour's, Chatham, ON
It was so wonderful to have Pastor Ted Krey and his family join in worship on Sunday, July 9. A big thank you to Rebecca and the children for enhancing our service musically!
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Prince of Peace, Menomonee Falls, WI
Lutheran Church of the Prince of Peace had the joyful pleasure of a visit from Pastor Baker and his family. They are missionaries serving in Southeast Asia and shared the challenges and victories that come with their work as they bring the word of God and Christianity to that region.
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Shepherd King, West Bloomfield, MI
The first two weeks of summer camp at Shepherd King Preschool went so well. The kids and teachers had a blast! They learned and explored so many cool things!
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