God in All Things - Without Borders

October 14, 2022

Bishop Jamison J. Hardy attended and participated in The Body of Christ and the Public Square: A Religious Liberty Conference on Saturday, October 8th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hartland, MI. Speakers included Matt Walsh, Timothy Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family; Rev. Dr. Mindaugas Sabutis, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania, and Rev. Christopher Thoma of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

The Rev. David Kaiser was installed as vacancy pastor on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church in Pinetop, AZ.

Pictured l-r: Rev. Steven Resner, Circuit Visitor, Arizona North Circuit #19; Rev. David Kaiser; and Rev. Brian Crane, Eternal Life, Mesa, AZ

The Rev. Rodney Schmeltz was installed as pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, Overgaard, AZ on Saturday, October 8, 2022.  

Front row l-r: Rev. Steven Resner, Circuit Visitor, Arizona North Circuit #19; Rev. Rodney Schmeltz; and Rev. Larry Bell, Shepherd of the Pines, Payson, AZ

Back row l-r: Rev. Brian Crane, Eternal Life, Mesa, AZ and Rev. David Kaiser, Shepherd of the Mountains, Pinetop, AZ 

The Rev. Brian Crane was installed as pastor at Eternal Life Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ on Sunday, October 9, 2022.  

Front row l-r: Andrew Grant, Elder/Crucifer; Rev. Brian Crane, and Rev. Dr. Mark Wood

Back row l-r: Rev. Fred Gerlach, Family of Christ, Phoenix, AZ; Rev. Steven Resner, Circuit Visitor, Arizona North Circuit #19; Rev. Peter Spallek; and Rev. David Larson, Atonement, Glendale, AZ

The 2023 Life Conference will once again be a hybrid conference. Participants will be able to come to live sessions at the International Center in St. Louis on March 2-3, 2023, or join via livestream. They are seeking presentation proposals from potential speakers. Please click here for details.  

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 Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 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 ext. 320 or by email at kstanis@englishdistrict.org for the login information.

The Lutheran Church of the Messiah, Princeton, NJ has a list of music that is available to a choir director/organist who would like to use it in the music ministry of their church. Messiah has far too many copies of the music and wants to share it with another church.

A list of the music, much of which is new or very gently used, is available here. The only request is you take the whole offering. Local pick up only. Contact Pastor Erhardt for more information.

In His great love and mercy, God blesses and sustains His church through the men and women serving in church work vocations. The LCMS rejoices and gives thanks for the more than 14,000 faithful church workers who serve in congregations and schools across our Synod. People serve the church in many roles, especially:

PASTORS

LUTHERAN SCHOOL TEACHERS

DIRECTORS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (DCE)

DIRECTORS OF CHRISTIAN OUTREACH (DCO)

DIRECTORS OF FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES (DFLM)

DIRECTORS OF PARISH MUSIC (DPM)

DIRECTORS OF CHURCH MINISTRIES (DCM)

DEACONESSES

The most important way to thank God for your church workers is to receive the gifts that He provides through them: go to church to receive God’s gifts of Word and Sacrament. Take time also to say “thank you” to them and to show your appreciation in special ways. Pray for the church workers at your congregation and all of the workers in the LCMS, thanking God for their service.

For a few ideas to show your support, the LCMS has posted resources here.

The Bible's promise is true: "If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us" (1 John 5:14).

• For congregations and families affected by Hurricane Ian 
• For Andrew Stechholz, son of Bishop Emeritus David Stechholz and Mrs. Janet Stechholz, for his continued recovery from surgery and thanksgiving for his return home.

District daily prayers for November 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.

As prayers continue for all affected by Hurricane Ian,

the Florida-Georgia District is coordinating disaster response efforts.

We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19

Florida-Georgia District Update

Disaster Response teams are coordinating to assess damages and those impacted by the hurricane. As of October 5, 2022, the Florida-Georgia District did not have reports of any deaths but there has been substantial damage to churches, schools, and homes.

If you are interested, please click here to donate to Hurricane Ian Relief. You are also welcome to collect gift cards for stores like Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, and chain restaurants, and mail them to:



Florida-Georgia District

5850 T G Lee Blvd Suite 500

Orlando, FL 32822-4419

Prince of Peace, Mesquite, NV

The 2023 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Vision Workshop was held on Sunday, September 18 after a luncheon provided by their Women of Life group. Twenty-two saints participated in person while others submitted their visions prior to the Workshop by email or 2023 Vision Workshop Card.  

Sunday, October 2 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Sunday Brunch Fellowship. God's love knows no bounds as fellowship continues after worship at one of Mesquite's local restaurants. 

On Sunday, October 9, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church welcomed six new members to their church.

Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH

The Young 5's at Fairlawn Lutheran School enjoyed some time in the outdoor classroom this week.

Shepherd King, West Bloomfield, MI

Last week the children learned about leaves and fall! They went on a nature hunt to collect leaves for crafts. They painted with leaves, made a leaf man and a leaf fox. Everyone’s favorite activity was digging through the bin of leaves to find the letter rocks.

Concordia Plans cares for those whose serve by providing excellent retirement, healthcare and benefit services. They have an new opportunity for a Vice President and Chief Product Officer responsible for the strategy and execution of all product related activities. Click here for the full job description.

If you have questions, please contact Beverly Sansone.

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