Prayers

Rev. Chris Patterson continues to recover from his health crisis last year. Please rejoice in prayer with him as he continues to improve.

Rev. James Drummond (Emeritus) is battling melanoma cancer that has now spread. Please pray for him and his medical team as they begin treatment. 

Rev. Joe Adams (Christ the King, Largo, FL) had successful brain surgery to remove a tumor. Please pray for continued recovery and good results from the biopsy.

Please pray for Rev. Andy Ritchie (St. Paul, Lakeland, FL). He will have a heart catheter procedure on February 28.

Please pray for Nancy Volz (FLGA District Board of Directors Member) as she continues her recovery from spinal fusion surgery. Pray specifically for the nerves in her feet to be awakened to eliminate neuropathy so she can walk without assistance. 

Michael Rottman (Principal, Grace, Winter Haven, FL) has begun radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer. Please continue to pray for healing.

Roy Heflin (DCE Emeritus) is now in Stage 5 Kidney Disease. Dialysis is the next step unless he gets a donor. Please pray for the Lord's continued strength, provision, and peace. Have you considered becoming an organ transplant donor?

Please pray for the men and women who are deployed. Pray for their safety, their health, and their spiritual care. Pray also for their families who live their lives without their loved ones with them.

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.

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Open Letter Regarding Concordia Ann Arbor

In light of the Concordia Ann Arbor news, please read the important letter linked below from FLGA District President Rockey. 

Daily Lenten Devotions

Subscribe for daily Lenten devotions written by workers of the FLGA District. The 2024 theme continues to explore the theme of Living as Along-Siders, yet this series of devotions will focus solely upon the most powerful aspect of this way of life…how Jesus is our Along-sider! 

The devotions are also available on the FLGA District's Lenten Devotions webpage after 10 am daily.

Apply to Serve

as a Gathering Ambassador

ENDURE will bring thousands of LCMS youth and adults to New Orleans in 2025. Volunteers are a highly valued and deeply needed element of the Gathering experience and its success. Adults ages 26+ are encouraged to prayerfully consider serving as a Gathering Ambassador. Ambassador Application Closes: March 15, 2024

Visit the FLGA District webpage to learn more about serving as a Gathering Ambassador.

Transformation Tuesday

February 27: Music as Outreach



Join FLGA Executive Director of Missions and Outreach, Rev. Dr. Peter Meier, for Transformation Tuesdays, a one-hour Zoom call for some great discussion! The Transformation Tuesday discussions are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 11 am.

February 27 • Music as Outreach: Music has a very special place in Lutheran worship. What is the role of songs, hymns, and spiritual songs in worship and outreach? What, if anything, does worship style have to do with it? Join us for a discussion on what is often a “hot topic!”

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

Submit Your Congregational Statistics

All Florida-Georgia congregations have been notified by email to submit their congregational statistics. It is IMPORTANT that the congregations enter lay leader information, including correct email addresses, through their portal.

Congregation Statistics are due March 31, 2024; complete the Statistics Report online.  

Member congregations needing help logging in to the portal or need other assistance, email Rosters or call (314)996-1366.

FLGA District Installations

Rev. Bob Steinke was installed as the Intentional Interim Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Zephyrhills, FL, on February 21. Please pray for Bob and the ministry God is working through him and Our Savior Lutheran Church!

Pictured Rev. Bob Steinke and President James Rockey

Rev. Phil Ressler was installed as the Lead Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church & School in Brandon, FL, on February 11. Please pray for Phil and God's ministry through him and Immanuel Lutheran Church & School!

Pictured FRONT row: President James Rockey, Rev. Mark Mast, Rev. Phil Ressler, Rev. Miguel Sanabria, Jr., Rev. Gilbert Kuehn, Rev. Miguel Sanabria Sr., Rev. Dan Ritter; BACK row: Rev. Steve Massey, Rev. Dr. Dan Prugh, Rev. David Haara, Rev. Kevin Yoakum, Rev. Dr. David Brockhoff, Rev. Dr. Kent Fuqua, Rev. Kurt Steinbrueck.

Training for Early Childhood Consultants, Administrators & Educators

A five-part Early Childhood video series titled Spiritual Nurture in the Lutheran Early Childhood Classroom is available for purchase and viewing. This series was developed for early childhood educators and provides practical strategies to promote the integration of the Christian faith into classroom environments, curricular experiences, and the homes of school families. Each of the five videos is accompanied by a document containing resources and practical ideas.

Learn more about these trainings and register today.

Upcoming

District Events

2024 Lenten Devotions



75th Anniversary Capital Campaign

2024 FLGA District Lutheran School Music Festival

2024 Veterans of the Cross Gathering

2024 Ministry Wives Retreat

Events Around the District

January/ February 2024

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Roy Heflin