English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind. |
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On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Bishop Jamison J. Hardy had the pleasure of visiting with Rev. Arthur J. Drehman and members of Our Savior's, St. George, UT. |
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2022 Youth Gathering - In All Things |
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Where are the congregations of the English District? They are everywhere! The tan shading on this map indicates the English District "without borders." |
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All English District youth and leaders at the LCMSYG who joined in the English District Servant Event at Camp Lonestar. |
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Rev. Derek Mathers and Mr. Terry Leu offer special thanks to the members of Prince of Peace, Medina, OH, for their generous financial support, which covered travel and hotel expenses, for the two of them to attend the Youth Gathering in Houston, TX. They are deeply grateful for the kindness shown to them and will remember this experience for years to come. |
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New Steps to Access Call Documents |
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As of Friday, July 15, 2022, entities (calling congregations) will begin accessing the Call Documents for Ordained and Commissioned Ministers using a new web address/URL. The Call Documents will be in PDF format.
Entities wanting to complete a Call Document for an Ordained Minister (Pastor) will need to download the following documents:
- Instructions
- Call Document for Ordained Ministers
- Quick Reference Guide
Entities wanting to complete a Call Document for a Commissioned Minister (Educator) will need to download the following documents:
- Instructions
- Call Document for Commissioned Ministers
- Quick Reference Guide
- Final Checklist for Calling a Graduate
Please contact Kathy Stanis to obtain the new web address/URL, username, and password to access Call Documents.
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LWML English District Accent |
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Here is the link to the latest issue of the LWML English District Accent. It contains highlights and pictures from the Convention in Pittsburgh.
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Campus Ministry at All Saints |
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A Pastor Matters
My own dear campus pastor made all the difference in my life at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Iowa City, Iowa, a campus ministry. I feel indebted to him. He really listened to me, and he gave me answers from the Bible.
It wasn’t until this year’s orientation meetings at Slippery Rock University that I was reminded of my college pastor. He is not the only pastor who is the reason that some college students are happy to come to a Lutheran campus ministry table at the orientations. They were not afraid to accept our invitations to sign-up for future student meals and activities, such as kayaking and going to the sportsman’s range. A major reason for this student enthusiasm is that their pastors have been loving shepherds and it shows.
What happened is that students who came to orientation were attracted by two things: Leif’s funny question and by the influence of their pastors back home. You might laugh to hear this, but the question All Saints Fellowship’s president, Leif Lotvedt, asked the students made them laugh! He asked, “Do you like free food?” They retorted, “Of course!” Then they gave Leif their names and phone numbers so campus ministry could call them to invite them to all the events at the Lutheran center, including our monthly free meals. It was Leif’s humorous question, but it was also their relationship with their pastors that gave them the willingness to let us invite them to participate in our organized activities in the fall.
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Israel Study Meeting, Tuesday, July 19 |
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The 2023 clergy and spouse tour to Israel has now been opened to all called "Ministers of Religion!" This will allow many more of our called workers and spouses to come to Israel at a deeply discounted rate, less than half the cost of most Israel trips. Join SELC District President Wally Vinovskis, Indiana District LCEF Vice President TJ Mattick, and English/SELC District LCEF Vice President Dan Lepley to learn about the Lower Jordan region and this tour opportunity at one of the ZOOM meetings.
Pictured here: Markus Lepley inspecting the remains of the walls of Jericho, in January 2020.
Tuesday, July, 19 2022, 10:00 a.m. EST/7:00 a.m. PST Zoom Link
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 9:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. PST Zoom Link
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Saints Monica and Augustine Family Retreat |
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The Philadelphia Circuit of the English District welcomes you to the annual Saints Monica & Augustine Family Retreat to be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 10 AM-3 PM (registration & continental breakfast begin at 9:30 AM) at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 308 Petersburg Rd., Lititz, PA. Preaching and catechesis by Rev. Rob Kieselowsky & Rev. Chris Seifferlein, craft, games, music, and lunch round out this relaxing day as we discuss life together as families under God’s Word. All ages welcome! Cost is free.
To register attendees or for more information, contact Rev. Christopher Seifferlein at (920) 918-7200 or email pastorcms@mclclititz.org. |
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Mission Grant Application Available |
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Mission grant applications are due by August 1, 2022. Please return the application to the district office by fax (248-476-0188), email or mail: 33100 Freedom Road, Farmington, MI 48336-4030.
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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).
District daily prayers for August 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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Immanuel, Alexandria, VA
Immanuel Lutheran Church celebrated their 150th anniversary a couple years late due to the pandemic. Rev. Dr. Larry Rast of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne preached.
Pictured here: Pastor Noah Rogness, Chaplain (COL) Mark Nuckols, Dr. Larry Rast, Pastor Christopher Esget
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Messiah, Danville, CA
Messiah Lutheran Church had a retirement farewell for their shepherd Rev. Peter Ledic and Mrs. Jean Ledic on July 10, 2022. Pastor Ledic was installed on Aug. 1, 1999, and he and Jean have served Messiah faithfully for 23 years.
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Ascension, North Olmsted, OH
The members of Hosanna Lutheran Church (Ohio District) and Ascension Lutheran Church (English District) gathered at the German Club for "Bible and Brews". They enjoyed terrific German food and a study of the tower of Babel, technology, and Jesus, who "made a name for us" in baptism.
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Trinity, Erie, PA
On Sunday, July 10, the music duo Edenlight had a presentation on the YELOline Initiative at Trinity Lutheran Church. Edenlight presents worship concerts to people in prison. They have connected with 220 prisons in the past year. When chaplains could not hold worship services, DVDs of Edenlight's concerts were used for inmates. The YELOline Initiative is a non-profit foundation promoting outreach to prisons.
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Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH
On Sunday, July 3rd, Rev. James Gau commissioned the group that went to the 2022 Youth Gathering in Houston, TX. The entire congregation was invited to pray over them as well.
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Holy Spirit, Elk Grove Village, IL
Packages4Patriots thanks Vanguard Logistics Services for the collection of items for our troops. Vanguard Logistics Services’ employees found a great way to help boost the spirits of our deployed military far from home and family.
Despite the pandemic and all of its challenges, God has continued to provide for this ministry. They haven’t stopped fulfilling their mission of sending care packages to soldiers in harm’s way despite not being able to hold their regular packing events.
If you would like to get involved, the current list of items needed for care packages is always available on the P4P website and changes frequently, so check back often. They also appreciate donations for postage.
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Also, please share your congregation's or school's unique ministries with the rest of the District. Send pictures and stories for consideration to jmcgarr@englishdistrict.org by Wednesday at 12:00 Noon ET. We want to see how YOUR congregation or school is showing the love of God to those in your community and around the world.
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