English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. |
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English District Board of Directors |
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The Board of Directors met in person last weekend at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN.
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Call Received
The Rev. Brian P. Westgate, Redeemer, Oakmont, PA, has received a call to serve as sole pastor of Good Shepherd, Randolph, NJ (New Jersey District).
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A 24/7 FASHIONISTA
In today’s world, to be a “fashionista” is to be trending, to be following the latest fad, to be on the cutting edge of fashion. The definition of a fashionista is a “devoted follower of fashion.” In the past, the latest and greatest fashions were found on models walking runways and filling the pages of fashion magazines. Now, you find them everywhere on social media and one looks to the celebrities to exemplify the latest in fashion style and trends. I must confess that I don’t quite understand the fashion of today: hoodies under blazers, trench coats, oversized bomber jackets and vests. My cardigans were never in style until Taylor Swift decided to sing about them. Stores sell new jeans with more holes in them than the ones I would be too embarrassed to put on a garage sale. What does this mean?
Obviously, my family would never call me a “fashionista” except when it comes to wearing the clothing (armor) described by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6. The Christian is directed to not be a follower of the fads and fashions of this world but rather to be a trendsetter for fashion by girding the full armor of God. It’s a matter of identity. Our identity is NOT found in Coach, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier or H & M, but in Christ alone. A 24/7 fashionista for the Lord is the person who believes that the forces of evil are working 24/7, serious and cunning in their intent to destroy one’s life and gain one’s soul; therefore, they are dressed with the clothing God provides to be victorious in Christ in any and every situation. Yes, how you dress can make all the difference in this world and for eternity. Read more about the dress the Lord equips you with 24/7 to be a difference-maker.
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The English District Saga |
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The English District Saga, written by Bishop Emeritus David P. Stechholz, is now available through Amazon. Pictured here is LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison with his copy of the book.
Click here to order your copy. |
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God’s blessings to you and His peace, as we celebrate the conclusion of one “1-1-1” missions giving cycle and prepare, by His grace, to begin a new one on September 1, 2021. We are beyond thankful to the congregations and individuals that have participated in this giving initiative in the past and invite each of you to begin or continue that support in the upcoming year.
Read the full Fall 2021 update on the 1-1-1 page under Updates. |
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Connecting Students with Campus Ministry |
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This fall, millions of students will make their way to the college or university of their choice. Moving to college is both an exciting and scary time, full of challenges and opportunities for students to grow as God’s people. This year is unique in that both first- and second-year students will likely be on campus for the FIRST time, as many colleges and universities held classes virtually last year.
LCMS campus ministries are strategically located at many colleges and universities for the express purpose of serving these students while they are in school. Campus ministries give students the opportunity to grow in faith and integrate what they are learning in the classroom with the faith they learned at their home congregations. The goal is that at the end of their college career, these students will go out into the world ready to be a blessing to God’s Kingdom as they pursue their chosen vocation.
LCMS campus ministries need your help to identify and connect with these students. Please take the time this summer to connect each of your college students with a campus ministry or local congregation in the community where they are studying. Call or email the campus pastor and give them your student’s contact information, so that the campus ministry can reach out to them yet this summer before they even arrive on campus. You can find a list of campus ministries here.
You can also help your students by giving them the information about your partner congregations and campus ministries. Encourage them to go visit and get involved.
If you have questions about campus ministry, or want to start a ministry to college students in your area, please contact any of the members of our English District Campus Ministry Task Force:
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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 September 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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For more information, contact the English District Gift Planning Counselor Ron Grimm by phone (412)-584-7039 or email.
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LCEF has a NEW Church Worker StewardAccount® exclusively for LCMS rostered AND lay church workers. An account can be opened with as little as $100 (new money only) and will earn 1.5% on balances up to $10,000. Learn more at lcef.org/cwsa or call 800-843-5233 for more information. |
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Messiah, Danville, CA
Brennan DeForest was installed as vicar at Messiah Lutheran Church on Sunday, August 15th by Pastor Peter Ledic,
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Immanuel, Alexandria, VA
Immanuel Lutheran Church welcomed Greg Fletcher to the church by Holy Baptism. Greg is pictured here with Pastor Christopher Esget.
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Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH
Fairlawn Lutheran Church offers a class for those ready for their first communion. This class helps them understand why communion is so important and how to participate in the sacrament. Parents determine when a child is ready for his or her first communion. Please keep them all in your prayers!
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Prince of Peace, Medina, OH
Members served at the Feeding Medina County warehouse packing Staples for Seniors. They packed over 450 bags to be distributed throughout the county to senior citizens struggling with food insecurity.
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Please share the information from Servant to Servant with members of your congregation.
- All are invited to subscribe to this weekly publication.
- Forward the newsletter to members of your church.
- They can subscribe by clicking on the "Sign up for our emails" link at the bottom.
Thanks for spreading the word!
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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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Livestreamed/Recorded Services |
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We encourage everyone to take advantage of alternative opportunities to hear God’s word and to be blessed by the Divine Service. We have compiled a list of opportunities on the English District website that is continually updated.
If your congregation is recording or live streaming and is not included on this list, please email us at info@englishdistrict.org and let us know how people can access it.
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