Weekly Newsletter of the Florida-Georgia District
Equip, Empower, Engage -
Connecting People to Jesus
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May 6, 2022
The FLGA District
Newsletter
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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).
Strength and healing for Rev. Jerry Munz (Emeritus), who continues to recover from two shoulder surgeries and is now beginning physical therapy.
Strength and healing for Rev. Juan Gonazalez (Beautiful Savior, Lehigh Acres, FL) who remains unconscious and hospitalized. Keep his family covered in prayer and pray for a miracle of full recovery.
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.
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In This Issue
Prayers
District News & Events
Other News
District Resources
Greg's List
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District Convention Ingathering
As we prepare to celebrate God’s blessings on the Florida-Georgia District and the FLGA congregations in our convention, we encourage you to join in blessing others who are going through a difficult time in their lives.
We will hold an ingathering at the convention again this year. Phil’s Friends, a Recognized Service Organization of the Synod, will be the recipient. Phil’s Friend’s distributes free care packages and monthly Cards of Hope to cancer patients of all ages all over the country.
Learn more about Phil's Friends and begin the process of collecting items in your congregation to help cancer patients know they aren’t walking this journey alone.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Lutheran Counseling Services is here to serve the FLGA District. Reach out to their offices for a safe place to change your story.
Ministerial Assistance Program
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.
On-Call Services
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.
And More!
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Welcome to the LCMS
Pelican Lutheran Church in Naples, FL became an official charter 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, Naples, FL)
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Your Faith Lives On
The LCMS Foundation was created in 1958 by the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to provide Christian estate planning services to LCMS members and help ministries invest or endow the gifts members leave them in their wills or estate plans.
Through leadership, gift planning counselors, investment services teams, and trust administrative teams, the LCMS Foundation can help you prepare. Learn more here.
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May 9 - The Future Church
Join FLGA Executive Director of Missions and Outreach, Dr. Peter Meier, for Mission Mondays, a one-hour Zoom call, for some great discussion! The Mission Mondays discussions are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 11 am. Next week the next topic is about:
What is the future of the church? Will Mancini, in his book, “The Future Church,” addresses challenges faced by the church today and offers solutions to help the church faithfully and joyfully fulfill the Great Commission. Join us for a look at his solutions and conversations about them.
Anyone who wishes to join in the discussion or just listen in is invited. Please register here to get your Zoom link. |
With Call Day 2022 completed, we congratulate and welcome these men and women to the Florida-Georgia District!
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NEW Community Resource at Lutheran Counseling Services
Many families today are wrestling with issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community. The Village at LCS offers free in-person and virtual services to those in need. A Parent Support Group and LGBTQ+ Support Group (ages 20-26) are regular services provided. The LGBTQ+ community is underserved in Florida; LCS intends to provide mental health care that is cost-effective and easy to access.
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Radio Broadcast Ministry
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.
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Through Lutheran Counseling Services, the FLGA District provides the Ministerial Assistance Program (MAP).
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New Provost at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Dr. Ronald Mudge, a university professor and Old Testament theologian with missionary experience in Africa, has been named the new provost of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He will begin his new duties on May 16.
Learn more about Dr. Mudge and his work here. |
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Evangelizing the Lost through Life Ministry
The Making Disciples for Life seminar provides a forum for exploring ways in which we can individually and collectively make use of the opportunities to proclaim Jesus that Life Ministry provides for us. This seminar offers practical ways to conduct witness and outreach through Life Ministry through plenary and longer breakout sessions for discussion.
The seminar will be conducted live at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis and online. There is no cost, but registration is required and is now open. |
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Adult Lutherans Organized for Action
Free Webinar
ALOA offers free, one-hour webinars on meaningful topics to older adults. Each topic is presented by an expert in the field and includes resource links and Q & A time.
Join Debbie Selsavage, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, on May 26 for a brief overview and discussion of the characteristics of dementia. Learn more and register in advance.
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Greg's List - A place to give away or sell items no longer being used by your church or school or to find items you need/want or to feature employment opportunities.
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Marketing & Development Manager
Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, Inc is seeking a Marketing and Development Manager to execute their ministry's development, fundraising, and marketing efforts. In a new position in the organization, the MDM will have the opportunity to interact with donors, plan and manage fundraising events and campaigns while maintaining branding standards and expanding the overall marketing plan.
Contact Sheryl DeWitt, Executive Director, for the full job description and to submit your resume. |
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Lutheran Counseling Services Now Accepting Applications for Interns
Florida Registered Interns (Mental Health, Marriage & Family
or Social Work) who are ready to join a team of counselors working in Central Florida schools are invited to apply.
Click here for a full job description and application information.
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Half-Time Bookkeeper/Church Secretary
Bethel Lutheran Church in Hobe Sound, FL, is seeking applicants for a half-time bookkeeper/church secretary.
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