English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

God in All Things - Without Borders

Servant to Servant

Dear PEGGY,

August 26, 2022

Installation

On Sunday, August 21, Rev. Colton LaMay was installed as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sarnia, Ontario.


Pictured left to right: Rev. J. Derek Mathers - Assistant to President/Bishop; Rev. Glenn Stresman; Rev. James Leistico - Circuit Visitor; Rev. Gerald Luck; Rev. LaMay; Rev. Jeffrey Miskus - English District 1st VP; Rev. Scott Magneson; Rev. Dr. Roger Ellis - Vacancy Pastor; Rev. Ted Radke; and Jude LaMay - Acolyte.

Divine Call

Call Accepted



The Rev. David A. Rutter has accepted a divine call to serve as Associate Pastor/Director of Music of Trinity, Utica, MI (Michigan District). 

Fall Regional Conferences

Midwest Regional Pastors Conference: September 26-28, 2022

Eastern Region Pastors Conference: October 3-5, 2022

Lake Erie Region Pastors Conference: October 17-19, 2022

Western Region Pastors Conference: October 25-27, 2022

Congregational Treasurer's Manual

The LCMS Congregational Treasurer's Manual is a valuable resource for any church treasurer, no matter their level of expertise. The manual, organized into two volumes, contains six major sections: Employment Issues; Federal and State Tax Matters; Establishing and Administering the Organization; Supporting Organizations; Accounting and Finance; and Insurance.


The manual is available online FREE OF CHARGE and is updated yearly. Printed copies are only available through the district office and must be preordered. The cost for the printed manual is approximately $10-15, depending on postage and printing costs. If you would like to order a printed copy of the 2022 manual due out later this year, email Peggy Oke or call her at 800-755-9335 ext. 210 no later than August 27, 2022.

The Body of Christ and the Public Square

Prayer Requests

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 September 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.

LCMS Foundation

Contact Ron Grimm, English District Planning Counselor, 412-584-7039 or visit www.LCMSFoundation.org.
Contact Dan Lepley, DVP - English and SELC District Lutheran Church Extension Fund, for more information at 317-402-9401.

In Our Churches

St. Mark, Janesville, WI


St Mark Lutheran Church in Janesville, WI and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hanover, WI agreed to move into a Helping Hands agreement. This agreement allows Immanuel to focus on reaching out to the community and continue growing as St. Mark provides the pastoral staffing. The end goal of the agreement is for St. Mark to help Immanuel grow to the point of calling their own full-time pastor.


Pictured here are Don Casanova of St. Mark and Lee Schroeder of Immanuel.

Mount Calvary, Lititz, PA


Sixty registrants gathered for the Saints Monica & Augustine Family Retreat at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church on August 18 to be encouraged by the Word of God before school begins. Pastors at the event included Pr. Roy Axel Coats, Pr. Rob Kieselowsky, Pr. Christopher Seifferlein, and Pr. Gordon Naumann, as well as Vicar Jesse Greenhagen. The annual event was sponsored by the Philadelphia Circuit.

Grace, Elyria, OH


Praise and glory to God as Max, Katie and Imogene all became the newest children of God at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday, August 21.

Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI


The Timber Trails campers had an AWESOME three days as they gained confidence in who they are as God's children! They are thankful to the entire church community for supporting this event.


"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us POWER, LOVE, and SELF-DISCIPLINE." 2 Timothy 1:7

In Our Schools

Redeemer, Pittsburgh, PA


Redeemer Lutheran School had a fantastic day for their back to school picnic! Beautiful weather - after lots of morning rain, helped them celebrate! In the morning, the faculty worshipped together and then prepared for the event. They had an NHS sponsored clothing swap, food trucks, games, and a bouncy house! Families dropped off supplies and saw the classrooms. 

Lutheran Benefits Group Seeking Customer Service Representative

Lutheran Benefits Group in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a full-time customer service representative (CSR) to work with clients and prospects. Provide excellent customer care to churches, schools and employees while assisting in the growth of the agency. Self-motivated with strong administrative and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe, general technology and learn third party software. If interested, please contact Keith Mueller at 586-739-5700.

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