English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. |
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100th Anniversary Celebration |
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On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, members and guests of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Kenmore, NY met for a banquet dinner to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the congregation. Bishop Jamison J. Hardy gave thanks to the Lord for His grace in preserving for Himself a congregation in Kenmore, NY for the last one hundred years.
Pictured: Rev. Domenick Lettieri, Rev. Ben Eder, and Bishop Jamison Hardy
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English District Gala, June 12, 2022 |
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We are just one month away from the 2022 English District Gala – Rooted in Christ!
The Gala, in support of the English District Endowment Fund, enables the incredible work of the missions and ministries of our district.
Join others around the District on June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for inspiring speakers, award presentations, online auction, and music in celebration of our ministry.
This year’s Gala promises to be informative and fun and boasts over $15,000 worth of items for the online auction including:
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Art print of the Creation of Adam |
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Cannondale tandem bicycle |
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Faith Speech on Trial in Finland |
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The Rev. Juhana Pohjola, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland (ELMDF), will speak at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 407 Nassau St, in Princeton, NJ on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. His presentation, Faith Speech on Trial in Finland, will reflect on his recent prosecution for publishing and distributing a pamphlet by Päivi Räsänen entitled, Male and Female He Made Them: Homosexual Relationships Challenge the Christian Concept of Humanity. Rev. Pohjola and Mrs. Räsänen were prosecuted in Helsinki District Court on charges of defaming and insulting homosexuals as a group on the basis of their sexual orientation. They were both acquitted on March 30, 2022, but the Finnish government’s Prosecutor General, Raija Toiviainen, has said she intends to appeal the court’s decision.
If you plan to attend this free event, click here to register or RSVP to LCMherald@gmail.com with the number of people attending by noon on May 19.
Bishop Pohjola will speak on the same topic at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 308 Petersburg Rd., in Lititz, PA, on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
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All Saints is Family
All Saints Lutheran Church and Student Center is family to students. That’s just what one of our college students said. He told me, “My goal is to return to the area after graduation so that I can remain a member at All Saints.” He is one of the family.
How did All Saints become family? From the beginning in 1977, this congregation intentionally made students feel like they were part of the family. All Saints was inclusive and friendly. Photos from the past show students taking part in worship, Valentine’s Day parties, and church picnics. That has not changed. Today church members provide transportation to worship, become “grandparents” by inviting students to their homes to work on school projects, and by coming to the Korean student meals to be with the students and to listen to their thoughts.
Click here to read more from All Saints Campus Ministry.
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At the recent LWML Convention, all presidents, past and present, were gathered.
From left to right in order of when they held office: Marilyn McClure, Connie Johnson, Shirley Holle, Jan Simmons, outgoing president Darlene Keca, and newly elected president Carol Klein.
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Doxology Retreats for Commissioned Workers |
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You are invited to be reenergized for your service during a "Take Heart! Renewed to Be a Blessing" respite retreat.
The retreats are being offered to LCMS teachers and commissioned ministers by Doxology: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, with financial support provided by the LCMS Office of National Mission.
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Israel Study Postponed One Week |
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The Holy Land trip Bible study originally planned for May 17 will now be held on Tuesday, May 24. Zoom details will be included in next week's Servant to Servant. We will be studying the Jesus Trail.
Pictured: Markus Lepley, next to a Jesus Trail marker overlooking the Sea of Galilee
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Virtual Conference for LSEM |
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All are welcome to attend the virtual conference for teachers presented by Lutheran Special Education Ministries. This unique, one-day event brings Christian teachers together in an online format for continuing education with amazing speakers and content.
The theme this year is "With One Voice" based on Romans 15: 5-6: May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Prayer Partners:
Please encourage your congregation members, family and friends to sign up to be prayer partners for the Convention. We are seeking prayers for all aspects of the convention: safe travel, the business of the English District, elections, activities, discussions, theological presentations, fellowship and to celebrate the English District’s ministries and missions. Click here for sign up. Scroll down to choose a time slot and then lift the needs of our delegates, staff, clergy and convention in prayer.
The Convention Workbook is now available for downloading on the District website. For those of you attending the convention, please carefully read the reports, biographical forms of those nominated, and proposed overtures presented in the Workbook. If you wish to print any part of the Workbook, you will need to do that before arriving at the convention. Electronic devices and laptop computers will be permitted in the delegate section and may only be used for convention business. There will be limited power outlets available in the convention hall.
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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 June 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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Holy Spirit, Elk Grove Village, IL
Rev. Dan Greg at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit installed Jeremy Zimmer as Kantor.
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Trinity, New Lenox, IL
Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2022! Prayers for the Holy Spirit to continue to preserve them in faith in Jesus Christ, always rejoicing that the Lord gathers and enlarges His Church.
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First, Kingsville, ON
Blessing of the Bikes
God is good! Worship service and blessing event was delayed by a couple of hours on Sunday May 1, and they were blessed with great weather and lots of riders! Worship was followed by a blessing service in front of the church where more than 350 riders and motorcycles gathered. After the group blessing, lunch was served and all enjoyed live music. During the afternoon, members of a prayer team went around and offered to pray with the individual riders. What a joy to pray and talk with so many! Thanks and praise to God for providing this opportunity to serve Him!
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Peace, New Berlin, WI
High School youth who plan to attend the LCMS Youth gathering in Houston this summer have hosted "Bible Coffee House” for two Sundays out of each month at Peace Lutheran Church. Youth prepare and serve coffee, tea, and specialty drinks during Sunday fellowship time. All donations received are directed towards covering the expenses of the trip to the youth gathering.
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Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
The state of Wisconsin took notice of two teachers in the past few weeks. Hillary Czernicki (4th Grade) and Patrick Doherty (Athletic Director/ Middle School Math and PE) both received Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Awards! Kohl Award winners are noted by Kohl's foundation for their excellence and innovation in teaching within the state of WI. Congratulations Hillary and Patrick.
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