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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Rev. Don Edward Burch
June 3, 1938 to March 16, 2022
The Rev. Don Edward Burch (Emeritus), St. Charles, MO, was called to glory on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The service will be a private family event. Memorials may be made in Don's name to Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Charles, MO.
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Calls Returned
The Rev. Mark E. Gilson (Michigan District) has returned the divine call to serve as Sole Pastor of Redeemer, Sarnia, ON, Canada.
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Work on the English District Lifeline webpage has begun! There is now a brief introduction, along with information on how to access resources for abortion pill reversal and post-abortion healing, as well as suicide hotline numbers for those in crisis. The Lifeline webpage is available here. As is the case with all webpages, this is and remains a work in progress, so please check back often for new material and updates. |
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Church Worker (Student Loan) Debt Reduction Grants Available |
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The purpose of the English District Endowment Fund is to provide God's people with a unique opportunity to participate in a perpetual fund. This fund shall assist congregations and rostered workers alike. One aspect of the Endowment Fund currently being offered to Rostered Church Workers is a grant for financial assistance with their student loans. Those rostered workers who are currently serving (called workers) in ministry in their first through eighth year in an English District LCMS congregation or school are eligible to apply for this education indebtedness grant.
For a Church Worker (Student Loan) Debt Reduction Grant we ask that you complete an Application for Church Worker Transitional Assistance. These forms are available on our District website.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. J. Derek Mathers at 1-800-755-9335 ext. 311. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2022.
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English District Gala Input Needed |
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Please help the Gala team by answering this quick two question poll. Click here for poll. Your feedback is much appreciated. |
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Registration information for the 57th Convention of the English District LCMS was emailed to all LCMS rostered church workers on March 10, 2022. All information and forms are also located on the District website.
Be sure to read all the information before registering online.
We look forward to seeing you in Ann Arbor in June!
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Rise and Enter the City: The Hopeful Church in the Multiethnic City |
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Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, in partnership with Concordia University, Saint Paul, MN, present the 2022 Multiethnic Symposium May 3-4, 2022.
“But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do” (Acts 9:6 ESV). With these words, Jesus calls Saul of Damascus to go into the city in preparation for the beginning of his ministry as Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles. Through the centuries, the risen Lord has continued to call His church to enter into cities in order to prepare for and engage in mission, ministry and works of mercy and justice among neighbors of all nations. In people’s minds, the multiethnic city often evokes paradoxical images of creativity and dysfunction, development and poverty, growth and decline. The city is complex, filled with contradictions and possibilities. It is also ripe for the hopeful church to listen to and address city dwellers’ struggles and aspirations with the light and joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Understanding life, ministry and mission in the multiethnic city calls for the capacity to analyze and interpret the challenges and opportunities of urban ministry today with biblical and theological depth.
The 2022 Multiethnic Symposium will offer plenaries and sectionals that reflect on the city from biblical, artistic and missional perspectives – all from diverse ethnic churches and communities, particularly in the United States. Through analysis, reflection and discernment, participants will contribute toward a Lutheran theology of urban ministry for the church that will inspire and guide intercultural engagement with neighbors of different ethnic backgrounds living in the complex urban landscapes of our day.
You can attend in person or virtually. Click here to register.
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100ish Days 'til the Gathering |
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Can you believe it? In about 100 days, it will be YOUTH GATHERING time! As of today, 297 English District youth and adults from 20 District congregations will gather in Houston along with more than 19,000 other Lutherans from all over the LCMS! There is still time to register if your youth are interested in an experience of a lifetime. Visit www.LCMSgathering.org for more information.
Our English District participants will be spending Monday, July 11th serving God’s people at Camp Lone Star just outside of Houston. To register, the primary adult leader for each group needs to follow this link to fill out the Google form ASAP OR mail the form with payment to: Gathering Servant Event, English District LCMS, 33100 Freedom Road, Farmington, MI 48336. Regardless of how you submit the information, payment is due to the English District LCMS no later than May 2, 2022. We offer thanks for a generous grant from the English District Endowment Fund to support this event. Just $20.00 will get each participant a District t-shirt, transportation to and from Camp Lone Star and lunch.
Questions? Contact Terry Leu, the district Gathering Coordinator. Looking forward to seeing ya’ll in HOUSTON!!!
IN ALL THINGS!
Terry
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40th LWML English District Convention |
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The 40th LWML English District convention is April 28 - May 1, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. Check out the LWML English District website for registration forms, hotel information and information about the Bible study leader and mission speakers.
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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 April 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 the English District Gift Planning Counselor Ron Grimm for more information at (412)-584-7039 or email.
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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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Pilgrim, Kenmore, NY
On March 19, 1922 Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church was formally organized as a congregation. There was a service on Sunday, March 20, 2022 to honor this anniversary. Here is Pilgrim’s Pastor Ben Eder with Rev. Dr. David Stechholz, President and Bishop Emeritus of the English District, who gave a sermon on ”The Pilgrim’s Song”, text Ephesians 2:19-22. Pastor Eder said, “We are blessed to be among the saints who have contributed to the mission and perseverance of this congregation through the years.”
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St. Luke, North York, ON
Happy Nowruz! This important holiday in St. Luke's Persian Fellowship is the New Year's celebration in many cultures around the world. Here you can see some of the objects that are used to celebrate this time of new beginnings. Members enjoyed a joyful celebration and were reminded, especially at the start of a New Year, that Jesus Christ makes all things NEW and gives life to us!
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Prince of Peace, Medina, OH
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church welcomed Alexis, Ruby, Sophia, Syd, Jackson and Tyler through Confirmation on Sunday, March 20.
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Redeemer, Pittsburgh, PA
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. People with DS have three of the 21st chromosome, instead of two. World Down Syndrome Day is traditionally observed by wearing blue and yellow (colors for DS awareness) and/or mismatched socks, and the students at Redeemer Lutheran School participated in this tradition. By participating in this event they also showed love and support for one of their own treasured students - 4th grader Tobin, and approximately 400,000 people in the U.S. alone.
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Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
The 7th graders and 1st graders at Hales Corners Lutheran School partnered to color boards for Habitat for Humanity! These stud boards are now filled with messages of promise and hope for the family to see as their new home is being built!
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Lutheran Benefits Group Job Opportunity |
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Account Service Representative
Lutheran Benefits Group in Sterling Heights is seeking an account service representative to work closely with church and school clients to help them with their health care needs and answer their questions. Ultimately, the duties of an ASR are to give excellent customer support and to help in the growth of the agency. Download the job description here. If interested, please contact Keith Mueller at 586.739.5700 or keith@luthben.com.
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Michigan District Job Opportunity |
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Assistant to the President – Development
The Michigan District of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant to the President – Development. The position role is to serve the Michigan District in areas of institutional advancement, relationships with constituents, and funding for ministries. The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of development experience and be knowledgeable and passionate about the ministries and congregations of the Michigan District. A full job description can be found here. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to: Chad Woltemath; Michigan District, LCMS; 3773 Geddes Rd; Ann Arbor, MI 48105 no later than March 31, 2022.
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