Mary Dell Warner, the mother of Sheryl DeWitt (Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, Inc.), went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21. Please keep Dell's husband, children, and their families in your prayers. Read more here about Dell's life.

Margaret Hinchey, wife of Rev. Donald Hinchey (Emeritus), as she struggles with intense back and prepares for spinal infusion surgeries.

Rev. Richard Norris (Trinity, Lake Placid, FL) as he suffers from continuous pain after knee replacement surgery last year and severe back pain. Please pray for him as he seeks medical attention and answers to relieve pain.

Rev. Alan Koch (Risen Savior, Palm Bay, FL) has progressed very well and looks forward to being installed as the Intentional Interim Pastor at Risen Savior in Palm Bay on March 5.

Rev. Robert Stuenkel (Emeritus) is currently awaiting lung biopsy results. Please pray for peace and healing in the process.

Rev. Steve Schafer (Faith, Viera, FL) has begun treatment for cancer. Please pray for healing and for ease with any side effects.

Rev. Bob Besalski (Emeritus) as he begins radiation treatment for the reoccurrence of pancreatic cancer.

Rev. Joe Adams (Christ the King, Largo, FL) as he meets with doctors to plan his prostate cancer treatment.

Kristin Woods (Bethel, Hobe Sound, FL- Preschool Asst. Dir.) was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Please pray for health and healing during her treatment.

Rev. Ernie Knoche (Emeritus) as he undergoes treatment for leukemia. Please pray for the treatment plan to work and for him to have ease with any side effects.

Rev. Chris Patterson (Concordia, Miami, FL) continues his recovery at his home. Please pray for Chris and his family as he heals and they transition to living at home.

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.

The President's Equip Conference is a gathering where everyone in your congregation, including volunteers, leaders, pastors, board members, educators, youth leaders, and administrators as you work alongside each other to connect people to Jesus. This conference will offer keynote speakers, fellowship, and breakout sessions to equip you and your congregation to live as along-siders. The 2023 conference will be held at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, FL, September 28-30, 2023.

This year's conference theme is "Living as Along-Siders: Disciples Making Disciple Makers." The FLGA District is also celebrating 75 years of mission and ministry! Details are being finalized and will be available soon on the President's Equip Webpage.

Would you like to lead a Breakout session at the 2023 President's Equip Conference? The PEC is for Lay, Commissioned Ministers, and Clergy alike. Proposals should consider the theme for planning the breakout sessions, "Living as Alongsiders: Disciples Making Disciple Makers," which is the 2023 PEC theme.

Breakout leaders will receive a small honorarium for presenting but are responsible for their conference registration and expenses. Click here to submit your proposal. Please submit proposals before March 22. Contact Peter Meier with your questions.

Subscribe for daily Lenten devotions written by workers of the FLGA District. This year the theme is Daring to Make a Difference... Let's Talk About Jesus! Sign up to receive them via email on the FLGA District website. Scroll down the page to see "Subscribe to Emails" on the right side; fill in your information, and submit.

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

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winter Garden, FL, dedicated their newly constructed building on February 17, 2023. Though the new sanctuary has yet to be fully finished, they can use it for Divine Services. Throughout the service, there were the blessings of the lectern, pulpit, altar, organ, and baptismal font. A beautiful service, and to God be the glory! Learn more about Zion here.

Prayer is primary for mission action and results! You are invited to partner in prayer with the Florida-Georgia District, joining others in our District who pray daily for God's Mission. There are resources to add to your daily life and new ways for you and your congregation to reach God's people.

Visit the Prayer Partner webpage to view, download and share these helpful prayer resources.

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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.

March 14 • Missionary Churches in a Non-Christian World: God has chosen the weak thing of this world to carry out His mission. How does He equip His church to live and be sent on His mission? How can we help disciples today to understand the times and be prepared to connect people to Jesus? 

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

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

@ 11:00 am

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

LCMS Foundation.