English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
Joint Confession in Christ | | |
Earlier this week, the Lutheran Church Canada-East, the English District, and the SELC District met in Canada for a joint meeting. | |
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Call Accepted
The Rev. Michael D. Scheer has accepted a Divine Call to serve as the Headmaster/Principal of Our Savior, Hartland, MI.
Calls Received
The Rev. Robert A. Rogers has received a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Peace of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA.
The Rev. Dr. Douglas H. Spittel has received a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Trinity, Scarsdale, NY.
The Rev. Robert M. Zagore (Missouri District) has received a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Celebration, St. John’s, FL.
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Year of the Family - Lifeline | | |
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Abortion and God's Word
As our Lord has taught us, we pray every day to God the Father that He lead us not into temptation (Matthew 6:13 [Luke 11:4]). Yet, in this fallen world, temptation happens. When faced with an unplanned pregnancy or the unexpected reality of a disturbing prenatal diagnosis, many women (and their husbands, boyfriends, parents, and others) are tempted to arrange for abortion, thus ending the life of the baby. Jesus, having been tempted Himself, deeply sympathizes with all who are dealing with temptation (Hebrews 4:15).1 And, as we recall every year on the first Sunday in Lent, when He was tempted in the wilderness, Jesus demonstrated that God, being faithful to His promises, has provided the way of escape from temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13), namely His Very Word (Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13). How does His Word apply to crisis pregnancy?
Click here to read the full Lifeline article.
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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.
Please pray for healing, patience and comfort for Parish Nurse Shawneen Schmitt from Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, Green Valley, AZ.
District daily prayers for March 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 Canyon, Gold Canyon, AZ
Shepherd of the Canyon Lutheran Church is a new mission start of the English District. They are very thankful for the grant provided by the English District to help them set up in a more permanent location to better reach out in the community with the Word of Christ! All are welcome if you or someone you know visits Arizona! Thank you, English District!
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Our Saviour, Valley Stream, NY
A new council was installed on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. May their service to the Lord be blessed.
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Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
What a wonderful evening spent at the pastors' wives tea getting to know and sharing some laughter with HCL's pastors' wives - Paula, April, Gretchen, and Kelly. Each in their own right amazing women of God filled with grace who lovingly give of themselves to their husbands, families, work, and church. Thank you, ladies, for leading as you do, for your faithfulness and character, your ministry to the HCL family, and your love for Christ. A special thank you to HCL's LWML for organizing and hosting this event.
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First, Kingsville, ON
Fifty-two youth and high schoolers from First Lutheran Church took a skiing trip to Boler Mountain. What a beautiful day for fellowship and fun on the mountain!
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Redeemer, Pittsburgh, PA
Congratulations to the Redeemer Lutheran School Middle School robotics team who placed 3rd in skill, and 5th overall in a field of 22 schools at their competition this past Friday. Way to go Rams!
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Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Building relationships and sharing God’s love are everything at Hales Corners Lutheran School! Students and staff are thankful for Hales Corners Police Department and Steepleview Care Center. Third graders got to walk over, sing, share a Bible verse, give Valentine’s cards, and have conversations with the residents last week.
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