English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
2024 Professional Church Workers Conference | | |
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The 2024 English District Professional Church Workers Conference was held this week at Advent Ev. Lutheran Church in Zionsville, IN, under the theme "GO and tell what you have seen and heard" based on Matthew 11:4. The speakers included Rev. Dr. Daniel Brege, President Emeritus of the Indiana District; Rev. Dr. Detlev Schulz, General Secretary of International Lutheran Council; and Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast, President of Concordia Theological Seminary. It was a special time for those in attendance to worship, learn, and fellowship in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This year $900 was collected, and those offerings will be used to assist church workers through the English District Sowers Fund.
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Calls Received
Ministerial Candidate Shawn Barnett has received a Divine Call to serve as Associate Pastor of Redeemer, Ft. Wayne, IN.
Ministerial Candidate Owen Duncan has received a Divine Call to serve as Associate Pastor of Faith, Naples. FL.
Ministerial Candidate Jared Rudolph has received a Divine Call to serve as Associate Pastor of Peace, Fremont, IN.
Ministerial Candidate Solomon Spangler has received a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Christ the King, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
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2024 Roger D. Pittelko Award Recipients | | |
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The Rev. Dr. Daniel G. Reuning and The Rev. David S. Tannahill were this year's Roger D. Pittelko award recipients. Bishop Jamison Hardy presented them with the award at the Professional Church Workers Conference this week. Congratulations! Well done, good and faithful servants!
Their biographies are available on our website.
Rev. Dr. Daniel Reuning
Rev. David Tannahill
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Rev. Dr. Daniel and Barbara Reuning with Bishop Hardy | |  |
Rev. David and Roberta Tannahill with Bishop Hardy | |
Alliance Defending Freedom Livestream | | |
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Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) will be hosting an online event titled "Church & Culture: Navigating Faith & Politics as a Ministry Leader" on May 16, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET. The speakers will discuss how you can help your church navigate this election season according to your convictions and within your legal rights.
For more information and to register click here.
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REMINDER: The deadline for applying for financial aid is June 1st. No applications will be accepted after that date.
Aid is available to students in English District congregations enrolled in synod-approved church work programs (pastor, teacher, DCE, DCO, deaconess, etc.) at a Concordia seminary or university. If you know of a student that will be enrolling at a Concordia university in the fall, please let them know about this opportunity.
Visit our website for more information.
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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 May 2024 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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We’re looking forward to an incredible year at Lutheran Summer Music (LSM), and we’ve been able to add extra spots for this summer! Final openings are available for the four-week Full Session (June 30-July 28) for students in grades 8-12 who play clarinet, flute, horn, oboe, trumpet, euphonium, violin, or string bass.
Contact LSM Admissions for questions or to refer students: admissions@lutheransummermusic.org.
For more information or to apply, visit LSMacademy.org.
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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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Lutheran Federal Credit Union | | |
For more information, please contact our Lending Department at 314-394-2790. | |
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St. John, Pembroke, ON
St. John Lutheran Church celebrated Rev. Stephen and Mary Ann Alles' 40th wedding anniversary with a dessert bar.
Congratulations Pastor Alles and Mary Ann!
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Trinity, Villa Park, IL
For their spring business meeting, Pastor Rob Rogers and his son Neal cooked breakfast for the women of Trinity Lutheran Church's LWML. The church greatly appreciates the amazing work these ladies do for Trinity, the English District, and the Church as a whole.
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Peace, Palm Desert, CA
During the month of April, the LWML at Peace Lutheran Church collected items for Birth Choice of the Desert. The congregation generously donated over 1,000 diapers along with baby wipes, baby lotion, baby wash, and monetary gifts to help Birth Choice support parents who choose life.
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St. Mark, Janesville, WI
Members of St. Mark Lutheran Church showed their appreciation for Pastor Mark Renner's hard work and dedication by celebrating the publishing of his book titled, "Curious Cases: A Series of Short Pastoral Case Studies." Congratulations, Pastor Renner!
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Ascension, Atlanta, GA
Lutheran Church of the Ascension recently served as the host congregation for a local LWML zone rally. The women and congregation came together for Holy Mass, shared a sumptuous meal, and enjoyed great discussion.
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Abounding Love, Lee's Summit, MO
Abounding Love Preschool started their garden this week. They planted peas, cucumbers, and tomatoes as well as one blueberry and one raspberry bush.
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Faith of Jacob's Well, Ft. Wayne, IN
Everyone enjoyed day 1 of Muffins with Mom at Faith Preschool of Jacob's Well. We love our moms!
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Redeemer, Pittsburgh, PA
For the month of April, Redeemer Lutheran School's Penn Hills campus preschool class earned raindrops for their kind acts. Their goal was to earn 40 raindrops which they surpassed, earning 45 and a donut party! They had so much fun eating donuts in class! (The teachers did, too!)
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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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