English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
The Rev David J. Walsh was installed on Sunday, December 10, 2023, as the Sole Pastor of Pilgrim, Kenmore, NY. Bishop Jamison J. Hardy officiated. | |
Welcome Visit from the Assistant to the Bishop | | |
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, The Rev. Derek Mathers, Assistant to the Bishop and Mission Executive, welcomed First Ev. Lutheran Church, Kingsville, ON, Canada to The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and the English District. | |
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Call Accepted
The Rev. Scott D. Kruse (South Wisconsin District) has accepted the Divine Call to serve as the Sole Pastor of Peace, New Berlin, WI.
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Respite Retreats for Church Workers | | |
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A recent poll found that 38% of church workers have considered quitting in the past year, and many are on the brink of burnout. Ministry can be an “all-consuming fire” with little relief.
If you are a church worker, have you ever wondered how retreats can help restore holistic health or maintain church worker health before trouble begins? If you are a lay person, have you considered how a physical retreat can take care of your church workers and aid their retention in ministry?
In this LCEF Ministry Moment video, Pastor John Glover, Vice President of Ministry Solutions, provides some thoughts on the value of physical retreat as a means by which ministry fatigue and burnout can be addressed and healed.
Click here to watch video.
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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.
We pray for Rev. Edward (Ted) Radke and family at the passing of his wife Lucille “Lucy” Radke.
Lucille "Lucy" Radke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
District daily prayers for January 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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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 | | |
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Pilgrim, Kenmore, NY
Pilgrim Lutheran Church was blessed to welcome their new pastor Rev. David Walsh and his wife Margaret. The congregation is looking forward to strengthening their faith and spreading the “Light” of Jesus! To God be all the glory!
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Ascension of Christ, Beverly Hills, MI
A group of members from Ascension of Christ Lutheran Church gathered in front of the nativity display it co-hosts annually with two nearby LCMS congregations to sing Christmas carols to those passing by.
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Trinity, Erie, PA
Trinity Lutheran Church held its annual Christmas program December 10th. Five-year-olds Elesia and Kendrik were Mary and Joseph during the service of "The Symbols of Salvation."
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Head Basketball Coach Duke Gartrel and Intern Deaconess and Assistant Basketball Coach Jennifer Schmidt led the Raiders in the St. Jude tournament December 8-10. The basketball tournament raised $3,500 for the American Cancer Society in memory of one of the teachers. Duke and Jennifer are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Erie, PA.
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Prince of Peace, Medina, OH
The Board of Social Ministries was touched and overwhelmed by the generosity of the congregation. What a beautiful demonstration of what can be accomplished when we work together. The congregation was able to bless six families with a Christmas they are sure to remember. Please pray for these families, that they feel God’s unfailing love surround them not just at Christmastime, but every day throughout the year.
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Chapel of the Cross, St. Louis, MO
Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church youth had fun painting crosses to give to the residents of Delmar Gardens when they carol there later this month!
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Over $5,000 worth of new toys and undergarments were collected at Grace Lutheran Church during the months of November and December. The Women’s Ministries spearheaded the mission and all donations were delivered to Redford Interfaith Relief to bring smiles to the faces of less fortunate families during Christmas! Pastor Tim Halboth is a member of the Board of Directors of Redford Interfaith Relief. Grace reaches out to the needs of the community on a regular basis. | |
On Sunday, December 3, Paxton received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Pictured with Rev. Tim Halboth are Paxton’s parents and his two big brothers. Dad is a member of the Leadership team at Grace. This was the third Baptism in a row at Grace Lutheran Church and the fourth in two months! The Lord be praised!! | |
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Shepherd King, West Bloomfield, MI
Birthday week was awesome in preschool!! And guess who’s birthday we celebrated? JESUS!!! The children loved it so much, it was a party everyday. They got to make pretend cakes, play with balloons, have a birthday party in the dramatic play area and so many more cool activities.
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Redeemer, Pittsburgh, PA
A few students represented Redeemer Lutheran School at the Concordia Lutheran Ministries Live Nativity presentation with their angelic voices and Mr. D. reading “The Night Before Christmas” with Mrs. .Gail Holzer as director.
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Employment Opportunity: Headmaster | | |
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Immanuel Lutheran School, a mission of Immanuel, Alexandria, VA, is a Classical Lutheran school with a liberal arts curriculum for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. They are seeking a Headmaster for the school.
Click here for a compete job description, responsibilities, and necessary qualifications.
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