The Florida-Georgia District Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter of the Florida-Georgia District

Equip, Empower, Engage - Connecting People to Jesus

November 4, 2022

The FLGA District Newsletter

The FLGA District Office

is closed

on Friday, November 11

in observance of Veterans Day.

Prayer Requests

Called to Glory

Ms. Chris Dietrich, the mother of Amanda Yurk (Faith, Eustis, FL), was lifted to eternity in the arms of Jesus on October 25. Please keep Amanda, her husband, Michael, and their family in your prayers.

Rev. Herman Glienke was called to his heavenly home on November 1. Please pray for peace and comfort for his wife, Dolores, his daughter, Ruth Wessling, and their family. Rev. Glienke served as a missionary in Cuba for many years and then at Faith Lutheran in Hialeah, FL, until his retirement in 1992. Read more about his life and memorial service plans.

Prayers

Please pray for all affected by Hurricane Nicole and continue to pray for those affected by Hurricane Ian. Pray that the Lord will use this time, these storms, and disaster response to turn many toward the One who is the only true hope and refuge for this life and eternity.

Rev. Mark Buckert (Emeritus), as his oncologist informed him, he is cancer free. Prayers of thanksgiving for his healing and his continued health.

Prayers of healing for Kristin Becker (Teacher, Our Savior Plantation, FL) as she recovers from a severe infection. Prayers for wisdom for the medical staff and peace for her family.

Congratulations to Rev. Joshua and Elizabeth Pettit (Woodlands, Monte Verde, FL) on the birth of Magnolia Louise, born on October 24. Prayers of gratitude for baby and mom now home after a bout with jaundice.

Healing prayers for Sarah Stolarczyk, wife of Rev. Brian Stolarczyk (Lutheran Church of the Cross, Port Charlotte, FL), as she recovers from complications from the appendectomy procedure.

Rev. Theodore Hanus (Emeritus) fell at home and suffered many physical injuries from the fall. Please pray for his healing.

Healing prayers for Pat Wallinger, wife of Dennis Wallinger (Teacher/DCE Emeritus), as Pat recovers from brain aneurysm surgery.

Rev. Dr. Rick Carlton (Emeritus) is recovering from major surgery last month. Please pray for God's blessing and grant healing from the procedure.

Rev. Thomas Boeck (Marco Island, FL) continues his recovery from double knee replacement surgery. Please pray for comfort and healing.

Rev. Chris Patterson (Concordia, Miami, FL) continues his recovery; please pray for healing.

Tina Browning, the wife of Rev. Richard Browning (Hope Bonita Springs, FL), is undergoing chemotherapy through November. Prayers for ease of side effects and eradication of cancer upon completion.

In This Issue

Prayers

Disaster Response

District News & Events

District Resources

Other News

James' List

How can we

pray for you?

Submit a prayer request so our office and others in the District, if you choose, can lift your need or thanksgiving to our loving Father.

Click here to submit.

District Prayers, News & Events

When Hurricane Ian hit, and help was needed, you responded. Thank you.

Thank you to the many ministry partners, including LCMS Disaster Response and the Registered Service Organizations of the LCMS. They have provided funds, labor, supplies, and spiritual and emotional care for many affected by the storm's devastation. Disaster response is ongoing, and your continued support will help change lives. Click here to read Wednesday's disaster response email update.

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

LERT Team Stationed

in Fort Myers

Lutheran Early Response Team camp in Fort Myers, FL, remains open as LERT teams clean out flooded homes, but 53 sites still need help! Volunteers and your vital donations are needed to assist church workers with repairs. Please give now to the Florida-Georgia District Disaster Response efforts. All donations are directed entirely to affected churches and workers.

If your congregation, staff, or a congregation member has a disaster response need, fill out this Disaster Needs Request Form. The form will help the LERT teams gather information and respond to your needs. Please visit the Disaster Response webpage for more details.

2022 Treasurer's Workshop

The Florida-Georgia District will host a Treasurer's Workshop via ZOOM on Saturday, November 12, from 9 am - 1 pm.

Individuals within the church having financial responsibilities should participate. This session will be a high-level general overview, and attendees will have an opportunity to have questions answered. Discussion topics include employment issues, administrating the organization, taxes, accounting processes, and more!

The guest speaker is Renee Varga, CPA, the FLGA District Treasurer, and a tax partner at Moss, Krusick, and Associates. Additional guest speakers are Rusty Huseman, PA, Legal Counsel for the FLGA District, and Kim Hoover of Concordia Plans. This workshop is free. Please register today!

Mission Monday -

Timeless Discipleship Principles

Join FLGA Executive Director of Missions and Outreach,

Rev. 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.

November 14 – Timeless Discipleship Principles: There is an old but true statement, “Practices are many, Principles are few – Practices often change, Principles never do.” What are the practices you use to “disciple” or train God’s people to be mature in their faith? What are the principles which help us to evaluate our discipleship methods and practices? Does your church take time to evaluate and make needed changes as you work to make new disciples? How do you know if your discipleship practices are truly effective? Join us for conversation and sharing!

Anyone who wishes to join in the discussion or just listen in is invited. Please click here to get your Zoom link.

Sarasota Circuit Reformation Celebration

Sunday, October 30, was a day of celebration as over 200 in worship and a joint choir all gathered to celebrate the power of the gospel for salvation. Pastors and members from various local congregations joined in celebrating at Lakeside Lutheran Church amid hurricane recovery for Reformation Sunday!

Pictured above are pastors from the Sarasota Circuit.

This program provides grants to current rostered church workers, both full and part-time, to help repay college and/or seminary education loans.

The Student Loan Repayment Program:

is for rostered church workers, both full and part-time employed, currently serving in Florida-Georgia District.
assists in repaying college and/or seminary education loans.
is available in the first ten years of continuous service within the FLGA District after graduation, commissioning, or ordination.

Applications are being accepted through November 26,2022. More detailed information can be found here.

District Resources

District Events

2022 Treasurer's

Workshop

November/

December 2022

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& picture to

Lutheran Life here!

Your vital donations to the FLGA District Disaster Response efforts are dedicated to assisting affected congregations, workers, staff, and members.

Here are some

for you to use in

your daily life.

10:02 Monday morning prayers - following

The Great Sending

Connect with

Campus Ministries

Join the Discussion!

2nd & 4th Mondays

@ 11:00 am

Through Lutheran Counseling Services, the FLGA District provides the Ministerial Assistance Program (MAP).

Click here

to learn more.

Check out events happening in the

Florida-Georgia

District!

Other News

A Book for Combat Veterans

Rev. Dr. Mark Schreiber (Emeritus) has published a book for combat war veterans. Nailed!: Moral Injury: A Response from the Cross of Christ for the Combat Veteran was released earlier this year.

Violence in combat assaults the psyche and tests the soul. The combat wounds our Military veterans can suffer are not only physical but often spiritual wounds to the soul. The mission of God to the military and the crucial difference between self-forgiveness and God's forgiveness. Is the conscience the warrior's friend or foe? Schreiber's answer to this ancient dilemma shines through the cross of Christ as God's exclusive lens and mission to the troubled conscience of any warrior.

Learn more about the book and author and purchase your copy today.

ALOA Celebrates 30 Years of Ministry

Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA) commemorated 30 years of ministry with a celebration dinner on November 5 in Tampa, FL. The evening focused on facets of ALOA’s ministry throughout the years and lifted up several individuals dedicated to the organization since the early years. The group was inspired to further their ministry into the future by speaker Tom Cedel, Co-Director of the Thrivent Fellows Program, President Emeritus of Concordia University Texas, and was entertained by the Lutheran humor of comedian Al Ernst.

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.

Job Openings at Epiphany, Lake Worth, FL

Epiphany Lutheran School, Lake Worth, FL is seeking a Teacher Assistant and an Assistant to the Director for their preschool program.

Contact Erica Agosta by email or call her at 561.968.3627, for the job descriptions and for more information.

Tricycles for Sale in Boca Raton, FL

St. Paul Lutheran School, Boca Raton, FL, has many Silver Rider tricycles for sale. These tricycles are for preschool-size children – multiple sizes and types are available.

Please contact Preschool Director Kathy Henze by email or call 954.384.9096 for more details and to arrange pickup.

Organ Available in Lakeland, FL

A member at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lakeland, FL has a Lowry Celebration Organ with 2 manuals and full bass pedals available. Does your church need an organ?

For more information, please contact Rachel by email or call her at 863.398.5339.

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