God in All Things - Without Borders

June 16, 2023

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Zachary T. Wessel was installed as Vicar of All Saints, Slippery Rock, PA. The Rev. Jacob T. Deal, vacancy pastor, officiated the service.

Call Accepted

Mrs. Kimberly A. Hornyak has accepted the Divine Call to serve as Director of Youth and Family Ministries of Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH.

The Mission Grant Application form is now available to download here for February 2024 - January 2025.

All applications are due to Rev. Derek Mathers at the English District office by Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Dr. Mark Wood, Director of LCMS Witness and Outreach, Revitalization, was interviewed by Pastor Todd Wilken on Issues, etc. podcast dated May 19, 2023.You can listen to the podcast here. Each Friday for the next five weeks, we will share one of the interview questions and Dr. Wood’s response for us to ponder. This is week 2 of 5.

2.   How does The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod handle church closure?

Dr. Wood: There isn't a standard way of handling it. The districts are primarily responsible for guiding churches through the closure process. And the practice varies from district to district.

I think the same desired outcome is present in each of these different approaches and that is to help the congregation close well, to encourage the congregation to consider this as an option, while there are still resources that can be shared in a way that promotes the gospel in their community or another community, rather than just “ride it into the ground.” But again, there's not a standard way.

Each congregation is autonomous. It has the right to choose how it goes about closing. We do have resources that are available at the Synod level to provide guidance, but we primarily rely on our districts to really walk the congregation through the closing process.

Greetings from Santiago!

Below is a link to the latest news - including some graduations, an ordination and installation! Lots of memorable events for the month of May. We will be stateside soon - coming to the LWML convention at the end of the month. Looking forward to seeing some of you there!

Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers as we continue to serve the church in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Rev. Ted & Rebecca Krey, Esther, Matthias, Natalia, Evangeline & Azariah

Read the newsletter here.

The wrong link was attached to the newsletter in last week's issue. Please find the corrected link below.

Ministry produces some long roots. Recently, I heard from a former member of mine who told me their daughter, Emma, was visiting Prague. I had the honor of baptizing Emma when her family were members at our congregation in Florida. That was 20 years ago. The family moved before she turned two. Now, that she was in Prague, she wanted to meet me. We had a wonderful couple of hours, enjoying the city and talking about our faith.

Here in Prague, we seek to develop those same sort of relationships. In church on Sunday, at fellowship events, at Bible studies, and during house visits, we want to bring the joy of Christ to all people. Who knows? Perhaps, one of them will visit us when we are in another locale. That is because ministry has long roots...rooted in Christ.

Read the May 2023 newsletter here.

Rev. Charles St-Onge, LCMS Missionary Pastor, Ascension, Montreal, Quebec is in need of some Sunday coverage (July 16, 23, 30) in Montreal while he attends the Synod convention and our LCMS missionary debrief / counseling time. 

For more information please contact Pastor St-Onge via phone 438-490-3698 (cell) or 513-442-2884 (home) or charles.p.stonge@gmail.com.

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

Prayers that Rev. Jeffrey Miskus has a successful medical procedure and a smooth and complete recovery.

Prayers for comfort and rest for Carol Niles, mother of Rev. Dr. Mark Wood.

District daily prayers for July 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.

Ascension, North Olmsted, OH

Over 70 members of Ascension Lutheran Church gathered on Sunday, June 11 for a celebration of five years of ministry for Pastor Joshua Ulm. Festivities included ballpark food, flowers for the pastor's wife, and several intense games of corn hole. 

St. Thomas, Streetsboro, OH

St. Thomas Lutheran Church celebrated the Affirmation of two sisters, Elizabeth and Madeline on June 11.

St. Thomas also welcomed three new members, Dusty, Leona and Peter by Affirmation of Faith. St. Thomas is shepherded by Rev. Dr. Chris Just.

Beautiful Savior, Lee's Summit, MO

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church has had a great past two weeks of summer Sunday school! Kids have gotten to learn more about Jesus' journey and miracles while having fun and learning to shine Jesus' light!

New Beginnings, West Branch, MI

New Beginnings Lutheran Church welcomed new members Fred and Michelle on Sunday, June 11.

Abounding Love, Lee's Summit, MO

Abounding Love Preschool is happy to welcome and install new director Stephanie Wood!

Shepherd King, West Bloomfield, MI

Congratulations to the 2023 class of Kindergarten graduates.

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