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Weekly Newsletter of the Florida-Georgia District
Equip, Empower, Engage - Connecting People to Jesus
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Prayers
Please pray for Norma Weist, wife of Rev. Jim Weist (Montana District), as she recovers from a lung biopsy surgery; Norma was also diagnosed recently with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Please pray for Norma and Jim as they navigate this health crisis and continue God's work on the N Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana.
Meridith Swanson (FLGA District Staff) will undergo surgery today, April 19. Please pray for the surgery to be successful and for her to have complete healing in recovery.
Rev. Dana Brones (Bethlehem, Jacksonville, Beach, FL) is recovering from successful spinal fusion surgery. Please continue to pray for healing and a complete recovery.
Rev. Larry Townsend (Emeritus) is recovering from prostate surgery on April 10. Please pray for the pain to be relieved and for Larry to have a complete recovery.
Rev. Andy Ritchie (St. Paul, Lakeland, FL) is recovering well from a Whipple procedure on April 9 to remove a cyst on his pancreas. Please pray for peace and healing.
Please pray for Noelle Walton, granddaughter of FLGA District President Emeritus Greg Walton, as she heals from a broken arm.
Please pray for the people of Haiti and the safety of our Christian brothers and sisters there. Please also pray that the lost in Haiti will be brought to a knowledge of the truth and that because of the hope of Christ, Haiti will begin to see brighter days ahead.
Michael Rottman (Principal, Grace, Winter Haven, FL) has completed radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer. Please continue to pray for healing.
Rev. Joe Adams (Christ the King, Largo, FL) had successful brain surgery to remove a tumor. Please pray for continued healing in his recovery.
Please pray for the men and women who are deployed. Pray for their safety, their health, and their spiritual care. Pray also for their families who live their lives without their loved ones with them.
Roy Heflin (Emeritus DCE) received news of no prostate cancer from a recent scan. We rejoice with Roy that he can now be presented to the medical board to be on the kidney list! Have you considered becoming an organ transplant donor?
Rev. James Drummond (Emeritus) is battling melanoma cancer that has now spread. Please pray for him and his medical team as they begin treatment.
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Help, hope, and prayers are needed
for the people of Haiti.
There are ministries you can contribute to support those in need—food, clothing, and financial assistance are the immediate needs. Please click the links below and get started helping the Haitian people today!
Trinity Hope • Habitat for Children • Mission Haiti
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Transformation Tuesday:
April 23—Four Phases of Planting the Church
Join FLGA Executive Director of Missions and Outreach Rev. Dr. Peter Meier for Transformation Tuesdays, a one-hour Zoom call for a great discussion! The Transformation Tuesday discussions are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 11 am.
April 23 • God's Gifts to the Church: Who are today’s Apostles, Prophets, and Evangelists? Are Pastors and Teachers the only gifts given to the church today? If God gave all these gifts to the church in the first century, why would we not see these gifts today? Who has these gifts in your church, and how are they to be used? Join us for a robust discussion on these gifts mentioned in Ephesians 4.
Anyone who wishes to join in the discussion or listen in is invited. Please click here to get your Zoom link.
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2024 Concordia
Seminary
Call Days
Anticipation is building for Call Day 2024! This is the day Concordia Seminary students will receive their first pastoral or diaconal ministry placements, and second-year students will receive their vicarage or internship assignments. You will be able to watch the services through live-stream.
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN, Call Day will be April 23 & 24. at 7 pm.
Vicarage & Deaconess Internship Assignment Service: Tuesday, April 23, 7 pm
Candidate Call Service: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m.
Click here for more information.
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, Call Day will be on April 23. You can join in person or live stream on Facebook or YouTube. There will be two services: Vicarages & Internships at 4 pm EST.
Assignment of Calls at 8 pm EST.
Click here for more information.
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Fine Arts Scholarship Program
St. Michael Lutheran Church & School, Ft. Myers, FL, is concluding the first academic year of a new fine arts initiative uniting church and school. One of the goals of the new Share the Music scholarship program is to share God's joyous gift of music from generation to generation. The program focuses awareness on our fine arts program while regularly integrating it into the congregation. It strengthens the school's fine arts program, gives confidence to the students themselves, and enriches our worship services.
Students in the program commit to weekly lessons with a professional instructor in the community, which generous members of the St. Michael congregation pay for through scholarship donations. The six students pictured above have risen to the challenge and become leaders within their respective ensembles on campus.
Learn more about St. Michael's, Ft. Myers, FL.
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Spring Webinars & Support Groups Available
Lutheran Family Service has some exciting new support and education opportunities this Spring, including two free webinars and two support groups.
Lutheran Family Service is available for people in need, providing unplanned pregnancy support, marriage counseling, mental health counseling, adoption services, church worker wellness, and youth and elderly outreach. Lutheran Family Services also offers a number of congregational outreach programs. Learn more about the opportunities available here.
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Faith Lutheran Presents Common Bond Quartet
Faith Lutheran Church, Lecanto, FL, presents Common Bond Quartet! Join them on Sunday, April 21, at 6 pm. Common Bond Quartet, based near Ashland, KY, began in 2009 with four friends who loved Southern Gospel Quartet music. They tour throughout Florida, the Midwest, and the East Coast.
A love offering will be accepted. Visit Faith's website for more details.
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Lay Leaders Connecting and Sharing
Shareboard is an online LCMS community where ministry lay leaders can connect, learn, and share information, best practices, and experiences to help support one another nationwide. There’s no cost to use Shareboard!
Through this system, lay leaders create a login to use individually. Once logged in, you can ask and answer questions and discuss topics related to human resources issues, supporting ministry workers, ministry finances, board mentorship, training, fundraising, and development—anything important to you!
Visit the Shareboard webpage and get started today.
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James' List
A place to give away or sell items no longer used by your church or school, find items you need/want, or feature employment opportunities.
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Preschool Executive Director Needed
Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool, Jacksonville Beach, FL, is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified professional to fill the Executive Director position at their respected faith-based campus.
Visit Bethlehem's webpage for details, including job requirements and competitive compensation.
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Part-Time Receptionist Needed
Zion Lutheran Church, Ft. Myers, FL, is currently seeking two part-time receptionists to join its team and be the face of its church. The candidate must be able to warmly greet and assist visitors and employees, manage incoming calls, and handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages. Read the full job description here.
To apply, email your resume to Brigida Sullivan or drop it off at the church office.
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Part-Time Music Director Needed
Bethany Lutheran Church, Leesburg, FL, is seeking applicants for a full-year, part-time music director to develop, coordinate, and manage an effective and well-rounded music program.
For full details and to apply, visit their webpage here.
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