Weekly Newsletter of the Florida-Georgia District
Equip, Empower, Engage - Connecting People to Jesus
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July 22, 2022
The FLGA District
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Reverend Dr. Osmar Otto Lehenbauer (Emeritus), long-time pastor and retired president of the New England District of the LCMS, was called to his heavenly home on June 28 . Rev. Lehenbauer’s memorial service took place at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo, FL, on July 9. Learn more about his life and service to the church.
Peace and healing for Joan Roberts, wife of Rev. Dr. Leon Roberts (Holy Cross, Jacksonville, FL), as she prepares for spine surgery on August 2.
Prayers for healing and relief from pain for Joe Guagliardo (Emeritus) as he recovers from back surgery.
Cricket Winters, daughter of Rev. Jay and Liz Winters (University Lutheran, Tallahassee, FL), as she goes back in for another biopsy. Praying for clarity on this rare tumor/disease.
Rev. Hector Parodi (Emeritus) as he recovers from heart catheterization surgery.
Continued healing prayers for Rev. Chris Patterson (Concordia, Miami, FL) as he awaits further treatment.
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In This Issue
Prayers
District News & Events
District Resources
Other News
Greg's List
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2022 Pastors Conference
The words of Jesus found in Mark 6:30-32 will serve as the theme for this year’s FLGA District Pastors Conference, “Come Away…Rest A While… Renew and Restore.”
This will be a time to gather for rest, renewal, and restoration and spend time to be reacquainted, challenged to examine various aspects of ministry health, and sent back invigorated for our tasks among the Lord’s people. Visit the Pastors Conference webpage for more information. |
Kaleidoscope Funds Awarded
The Kaleidoscope Fund, a granting program established by LCEF, has awarded a total of $592,606 to 28 LCMS elementary schools throughout the United States.
The FLGA District celebrates with three schools that received grants! St. John, Ocala, FL, and Open Arms Institute, Fort Pierce, FL, received grants for technology. Grace, Winter Haven, FL, received a grant for student engagement and outreach. Eligible grant proposals included faculty wellness, curriculum development, technology improvement, and student engagement/outreach.
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Make a difference
in your church's mission & outreach effort!
Your congregation, school, and youth group.... can apply for a grant of up to $300 for mission and outreach activities. Complete the Miracle Grow application, submit it for approval of this seed investment, and your group will be a Seed Sower. Your story will be shared with others in the District to inspire others to reach out into their community and connect people to Jesus.
View the stories to be inspired by ideas for your
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Pictured L to R - top row: J.R. Reinke, Bill Whitehead, Mark Adrian, Kevin Yoakum, James Guelzow
L to R - bottom row: Gil Kuehn, John Cobos, Miguel Sanabria Jr., Miguel Sanabria Sr.
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Mission Partnership with LWML
The LWML Sponsored “Missionaries to America” Project has been re-branded as REV7:9 to emphasize the fulfillment of God’s mission vision, as seen by St. John in Revelation 7:9.
There are 12 congregations committed to the project; the goal is to have 20 congregations fully participating by the fall of 2022. New resources are coming, current congregations are evaluating existing resources, and coaches are being recruited to work with congregations. Pictures below are of pastors and leaders gathered at the 2022 District Convention.
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Today is a great day to get started with Gift Planning!
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Through Lutheran Counseling Services, the FLGA District provides the Ministerial Assistance Program (MAP).
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Seventh LCMS Hispanic National Convention
The Hispanic Missionary League organizes its national convention every three years. This important gathering of churches and leaders was created more than 20 years ago by Hispanic leaders of the LCMS. The seventh LCMS Hispanic National Convention will be held August 2–5, 2022, in Orlando.
The Hispanic Missionary League gathers the Latino congregations, institutions, missions, and ministry of the LCMS in the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teaching of the Christian Faith among the Latino communities of the United States.
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Luther's New Testament • 1522-2022
Luther translated the New Testament into the common German language 500 years ago. The German people no longer depended on someone else telling them what the Bible said; they could read it themselves! What a gift to be able to understand what God's Word says.
Millions of people still don't have a Bible in their language. Without access to God's Word, people remain in the dark, experiencing feelings of confusion, hopelessness, and frustration. Your gifts to Lutheran Bible Translators shares hope and the light of Scripture with them. Give a gift to commemorate the 500th anniversary! |
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Greg's List - A place to give away or sell items no longer being used by your church or school or to find items you need/want or to feature employment opportunities.
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Items for Free AND for Sale
Immanuel, Brandon, FL, has a 1995 International bus for sale. Free items include a hand-made wooden altar, a baptismal font that accompanies the altar, and a Rodgers organ.
For details about the items and to arrange to pick them up, contact Marsha by email or phone at 813.689.1787. |
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