English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
The Rev. Derek Mathers, Assistant to the Bishop and Mission Executive, attended the LCMS Montreal FORO on Friday, September 8, 2023, held at Ascension Lutheran Church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. | |
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The Canada West Circuit #8 gathered for their Winkle in the chapel of Parkwood Institute in London, ON, Canada on Monday, September 11, 2023. Guests included pastors from local congregations and Canada East Circuit #7. Circuit Visitor Rev. James Leistico led the worship service. | |
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Concordia Lutheran Institute for the Holy Ministry, Yambio, South Sudan needs clergy apparel to outfit new vicars. Pastors, you are asked to check your personal and church closets to see if there are any extra albs with cinctures, clergy shirts with tabs, or other gently used ministerial clothing that may be donated for this cause.
If you have anything to donate, please ship them to arrive by November 1, 2023 to:
Robert L. Rahn
Lutheran Heritage Foundation
51474 Romeo Plank Road
Macomb, MI 48042.
Email any questions you may have to: rrahn@lhfmissions.org.
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Calling a Seminary Candidate/Requesting a Vicar | | |
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If your congregation is interested in extending a divine call to a seminary candidate, or plans to make application for a vicar, the call documents and vicarage applications must be received no later than Thursday, February 1, 2024. Please add this topic to your congregational voter’s meeting agenda for discussion in November or December. This will allow for the necessary paperwork to be completed in a timely manner. Calling congregations must access the Call Documents for Ordained Ministers and the Vicarage Application using a web address/URL. Please contact Kathy Stanis, Administrative Assistant, at 248-476-0039 or by email at kstanis@englishdistrict.org for the login information.
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All Saints Campus Ministry | | |
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Please click here to read the latest Campus Ministry news from All Saints Lutheran Church and how a kayak trip turned into a fantastic conversation about faith.
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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.
Prayers continuing for the recovery of Rev. Dr. Roger Ellis.
District daily prayers for October 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 Dan Lepley, DVP - English and SELC District Lutheran Church Extension Fund, for more information at 317-402-9401.
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Shepherd of the Mountains, Pinetop, AZ
Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church recently held a drive-In concert open to the community. The Mountain Saddle Band specializes in the cowboy music of the "cattle drives" and includes Gospel music which the cowboy lifestyle embraces. Many from the White Mountain communities enjoyed the concert from their vehicles, tuning into a radio station to listen. Others chose to enjoy the concert on lawn chairs outside their vehicles.
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Sherman Oaks, Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church celebrated Rally Day on Sunday, September 10.
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Catalina, Tucson, AZ
Catalina Lutheran Church was honored Sunday, September 10 to receive two new members by baptism. They welcomed Hazel and Samuel into God's family.
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St. John's, Bridgeport, WV
St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church joyfully welcomed Tom through confirmation on Sunday, September 10.
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New Beginnings, West Branch, MI
What a great start to the Sunday School year! With Miss Barb’s guidance, the students at New Beginnings Lutheran Church finished painting their ceiling tiles.
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Little Lambs, Berwyn, IL
The students are learning about sunflowers at Concordia Little Lambs Preschool!
They read books about sunflowers, examined them in the science center and made beautiful sunflowers in the art area.
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Bethesda, Chicago, IL
First and second graders at Bethesda International Academy love taking their classroom lessons outside and learning about the different stages of water! They also channeled their inner-artist to create gorgeous watercolor mountain scenes when learning about landforms!
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Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL is seeking to hire a church office secretary for 10-15 hours weekly. Responsibilities include managing the church office calendar, printing worship bulletins, answering emails, telephone reception, and other secretarial tasks as needed.
For all inquiries and interest in application, please call Pastor Oliphant at (630) 834-1411 or email at aoliphant@redeemerlcms.com.
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