English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Living Our Baptized Life in Christ
Galatians 2:20
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Calls Accepted
The Rev. Aaron J. Hickey (Central Illinois District) has accepted the Divine Call to serve as Associate Pastor of Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI.
The Rev. Dr. Mark A. Wood has accepted the Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Shepherd of the Canyon, Gold Canyon, AZ.
Call Returned
The Rev. Kenneth J. Boudreau has returned the Divine Call to serve as an Associate Pastor of Immanuel, Olivette, MO, with a focus on Light of Christ Chinese Mission (Missouri District).
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Bishop Jeff Miskus joined LCMS President Matthew Harrison, Pastor Christopher Esget and many others who participated in the recent March for Life in Washington, D.C. We give thanks and praise for those who work to preserve the sanctity of life. | |
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Lifeline is the English District’s outreach that promotes the dignity and sanctity of life from fertilization to forever.
Click here for Lifeline's 2025 Coming Events, a list of upcoming sanctity of life learning opportunities. Click here for more information on Lifeline.
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District Evangelism Leadership | | |
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"As You Go"
By Rev. Brian Pratt, Chair
District Evangelism Team
During this season of The Epiphany, we have had many wonderful opportunities to teach and preach God’s priority of evangelism. We speak of our need for the light of Christ in this dark, sin-filled world. We can explain God’s loving means of grace, Baptism, to wash away our sin as we read of Jesus’ own baptism. At the naming of our Savior, we might expound on His many names from Scripture to show how He alone meets mankind’s every need. Another wonderful opportunity presents itself in our upcoming Gospel lesson (Luke 5:1-11) for February 9.
Jesus’ call for His disciples to be "fishers of men" is one of the most obvious examples of God’s call on us, His Church, to seek and save the lost. After working hard all night with no success, Jesus tells Peter to let down his nets one more time. Peter isn’t perfect, but He is WILLING TO OBEY because it is JESUS who directs (v.7). Our willingness is what God seeks in us to be fishers of men today! The heart of love for our neighbor given to us by the Holy Spirit can overcome any fatigue or reluctance, any selfishness or fear. He also promises to give us the very words to say to them (Luke 21:15)! A great catch of souls is waiting to be netted. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Let us encourage our people to be open and willing to give the reason for the hope they have to anyone who has ears to hear! We may even need to leave other parts of our lives behind (v. 11) to obey and follow Jesus in His mission. What we jettison is temporal, but the heavenly catch of fish is eternal! As You Go about daily life, be aware of the people who NEED to hear about Who you know – Jesus!
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2024 Congregational Statistics and Lay Leader Reports | | |
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The deadline for congregation statistics and lay leader updates is Thursday, February 28, 2025. Click here: LCMS Information Support Network for Congregations to log in.
If you cannot remember the username and/or password you created previously for your congregation, follow the on-screen helps on the login page to recover your credentials.
Up-to-date statistical information is essential for the Synod as it plans current and future ministry efforts. Such information is also critical for determining proper voting representation at conventions.
The lay leader list is used to send free copies of Reporter, the official newspaper of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and other LCMS ministry-related mailings to congregation leaders.
Thank you for providing your information. It assists a wide variety of ministry efforts at both the national and district level.
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The Church Responds to California Wildfires | | |
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(The following is excerpted from a recent message from Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod)
The prophet Isaiah writes: “But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior’” (Isaiah 43:1–3a).
Even in the midst of disaster, the Lord remains with His people. The wildfires in Los Angeles County, California, continue to inflict widespread damage and suffering throughout the Los Angeles area. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is in close communication with the LCMS Pacific Southwest District (PSD) regarding our Synod’s response.
As long as it takes, LCMS Disaster Response will walk alongside the PSD and its congregations in this response.
If you are able financially to support the church’s response to wildfires in California, please prayerfully consider a contribution by clicking here. For more information on the LCMS Disaster Response ministry, click here.
Please continue to pray for all who suffer in the ashes and all who endeavor to help.
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District daily prayers for February 2025 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 John Hoover, LCEF Vice President, by email or phone 314-276-3370 for more information. | |
Lutheran Federal Credit Union | | |
For more information, please contact our Operations Department at 314-394-2790 | |
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Christ, Aurora, ON
We rejoice with the members of Christ Lutheran Church as they welcomed Frank and Linda into membership through Confirmation, having studied so earnestly and joyfully.
We also give thanks as the congregation of Christ Lutheran Church warmly welcomed John, Christine, Helga, Susan, Megan, Erik, Easten, Ellie, Rev. J. Park, Marney, Chae Young, John, Leila, and Ali into membership. These individuals had been unable to have a formal welcoming ceremony during the COVID period. However, they now celebrate this long-awaited moment. Praise God for His faithfulness!
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Lutheran Schools Week
This past week (January 26-February 1, 2025) was an opportunity to celebrate our Lutheran Schools. We want to celebrate with you! Submit photos and descriptions of your Lutheran Schools Week activities to LLinthicum@EnglishDistrict.org for consideration.
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Faith, Tucson, AZ
Faith Lutheran School celebrated Lutheran Schools Week, observed nationally as School Choice Week. During this time they expressed their immense gratitude for the unique opportunities and blessings that they have as a private Lutheran school. Among the many other festivals, their Cross decoration stood out as an especially rich experience for students and staff alike. Everyone had the opportunity to express their faith and gratitude by decorating a 70-foot cross chalked on their parking lot. Many students incorporated their favorite memory verses, meaningful Christian symbolism, or illustrations of God‘s beautiful creation.
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Church and Childcare Center Operations Director
Ascension of Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Beverly Hills, MI
Ascension of Christ Lutheran Church is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Church and Childcare Center Operations Director. This position is part-time (30 hrs/wk), pays $20-22/hr, and includes benefits (employee discount, paid time off, professional development assistance, and retirement & disability). It offers an opportunity to serve and contribute to the growth of God’s kingdom in their community.
If you’re excited about the prospect of working in a team environment and using your talents to serve and contribute to the growth of God’s kingdom in the world, submit your resume to info@ascensionofchrist.org or apply through Indeed.
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Outreach Leader
Lutheran Church of the Prince of Peace (LCMS), Menomonee Falls, WI
Lutheran Church of the Prince of Peace is searching for a full-time Outreach Leader. Duties include working with and reporting to our pastor, becoming immersed in the local community with the Gospel message, and identifying lost, lapsed, and unchurched persons.
Email office.popmf@gmail.com for more information.
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