Called to Glory

Reverend S. James Stilwell (Emeritus) was called to his heavenly home with Jesus on December 29, 2023. Rev. Stilwell, a 1973 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, IL, served in the Southeastern District before retiring to Florida. Read more here about Rev. Stilwell.

Prayers

Please pray for the people of Haiti and the safety of our Christian brothers and sisters there. Please also pray that the lost in Haiti will be brought to a knowledge of the truth and that because of the hope of Christ, Haiti will begin to see brighter days ahead.

Pray for the the Mrs. Julia Cobos, mother of Rev. John Cobos, (Messiah, Tampa, FL) as she recovers from open heart surgery.

Prayers of thanksgiving for Joyce Adams (Emeritus Teacher) as she received news that her cancer is now in remission. Treatment will continue, so please pray for healing and peace.

Rev. Doug Kallesen (Trinity, Orlando, FL) is recovering from a fall. He broke several ribs but is home resting and recovering. Please pray for healing and relief from pain.

Roy Heflin (Emeritus DCE) received news of no prostate cancer from a recent scan. We rejoice with Roy that he can now be presented to the medical board to be on the kidney list!

Rev. Dr. Milan Weerts (Emeritus) is recovering from a fall. He fractured several ribs and is now in rehab. Please pray for his healing and his wife, Marge, as she prepares for their upcoming move.

Please pray for Debbie Kneser, the wife of Rev. Brian Kneser (Emeritus), as she prepares to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in hopes of improving her quality of life with Parkinson's Disease. The procedure involves two brain surgeries followed by the implanting of a neurotransmitter.

Rev. Chris Patterson continues to recover from his health crisis last year. Please rejoice in prayer with him as he continues to improve.

Rev. James Drummond (Emeritus) is battling melanoma cancer that has now spread. Please pray for him and his medical team as they begin treatment. 

Rev. Joe Adams (Christ the King, Largo, FL) had successful brain surgery to remove a tumor. Please pray for continued recovery and good results from the biopsy.

Michael Rottman (Principal, Grace, Winter Haven, FL) is continuing radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer. Please pray for healing.

Please pray for the men and women who are deployed. Pray for their safety, their health, and their spiritual care. Pray also for their families who live their lives without their loved ones with them.

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Crisis in Haiti—YOUR Help is Needed

Help, hope, and prayers are needed for the Haitian people.

There are ministries you can contribute to in support of those in need. Food, clothing, and financial assistance are the immediate needs. Please click the links below and get started in helping the Haitian people today!

Trinity Hope • Habitat for Children • Mission Haiti

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Transformation Tuesday

March 26: Four Phases of Planting the Church

Join FLGA Executive Director of Missions and Outreach Rev. Dr. Peter Meier for Transformation Tuesdays, a one-hour Zoom call for great discussion! The Transformation Tuesday discussions are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 11 am.

March 26 • Four Phases of Planting the Church: Typically, church planting has four identifiable phases. We will look at these phases and discuss how they apply to our efforts to identify where God is leading us in His call to plant the church.

Anyone who wishes to join in the discussion or listen in is invited. Please click here to get your Zoom link.

Missionary Pathway Cohort Begins April 2

Cohorts are a simple and repeatable disciple-making process designed to help you equip everyday Christians to share the gospel and make disciples.  Learn more and sign up today!

Concordia 

Seminary 

Call Days

Anticipation is building for Call Day 2024! This is the day Concordia Seminary students will receive their first pastoral or diaconal ministry placements, and second-year students will receive their vicarage or internship assignments. You will be able to watch the services through live-stream.

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN, Call Day will be April 23 & 24. at 7 pm.

Vicarage & Deaconess Internship Assignment Service: Tuesday, April 23, 7 pm

Candidate Call Service: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m.

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Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, Call Day will be on April 23. You can join in person or live stream on Facebook or YouTube. There will be two services: Vicarages & Internships at 4 pm EST.

Assignment of Calls at 8 pm EST.

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Upcoming

District Events

2024 Lenten Devotions



75th Anniversary Capital Campaign

2024 Ministry Wives Retreat

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering

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