The Florida-Georgia District Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter of the Florida-Georgia District

Equip, Empower, Engage - Connecting People to Jesus

April 12, 2024

Prayers

Please pray for Norma Weist, wife of Rev. Jim Weist (Montana District), as she recovers from a lung biopsy surgery; Norma was also diagnosed recently with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Please pray for Norma and Jim as they navigate this health crisis and continue God's work on the N Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana.

Rev. Dana Brones (Bethlehem, Jacksonville, Beach, FL) is recovering from successful spinal fusion surgery. Please pray for healing and a complete recovery.

Please pray for Rev. James Leggett (Our Savior, Miami, FL), his wife, Anna, and their family as he is transitioning into home hospice care.

Please pray for Noelle Walton, granddaughter of FLGA District President Emeritus Greg Walton, as she recovers from a broken arm.

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.

Michael Rottman (Principal, Grace, Winter Haven, FL) has completed radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer. Please continue to pray for healing.

Please pray for Debbie Kneser, the wife of Rev. Brian Kneser (Emeritus). She had her first successful deep brain stimulation surgery. The second procedure will happen later this spring.

Rev. Joe Adams (Christ the King, Largo, FL) had successful brain surgery to remove a tumor. Please pray for continued healing in his recovery.

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

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.

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.

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! Have you considered becoming an organ transplant donor ?

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

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District News & Events

Transformation Tuesday:

April 23—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.

April 23 • 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.

Help, hope, and prayers are needed

for the people of Haiti.

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

Trinity Hope • Habitat for Children • Mission Haiti

Join Together in Prayer

Pray daily for people and ministries in the Florida-Georgia District by viewing or printing the available prayer guides.

Visit the prayer page on the FLGA District website today!

Save the Dates!

2024 Pastors & Educators Conferences

The 2024 Pastors Conference will be held September 23 - 25, and the 2024 Educators Conference will be held September 25 - 27. Both events will take place at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.

For full details of each event, please visit the website for the event linked below:

2024 FLGA District Pastors Conference

2024 FLGA District Educators Conference

Upcoming

District Events

75th Anniversary Capital Campaign

2024 Pastors Conference

2024 Educators Conference

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering

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Other News

Faith Lutheran Presents Common Bond Quartet

Faith Lutheran Church, Lecanto, FL, presents Common Bond Quartet! Join them on Sunday, April 21, at 6 pm. Common Bond Quartet, based near Ashland, KY, began in 2009 with four friends who loved Southern Gospel Quartet music. They tour throughout Florida, the Midwest, and the East Coast.

A love offering will be accepted. Visit Faith's website for more details.

US Christian Chamber, 2024 Business Expo & Global Conference

The U.S. Christian Chamber, SWC 2024, Business Expo and National Conference is bringing in experts from around the world to help the Christian business community root our companies in Christ and influence the way the world conducts business. Kingdom + Business = A Global Conference and Expo You Cannot Afford To Miss!

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Lay Leaders Connecting and Sharing

Shareboard is an online LCMS community where ministry lay leaders can connect, learn, and share information, best practices, and experiences to help support one another nationwide. There’s no cost to use Shareboard!

Through this system, lay leaders create a login to use individually. Once logged in, you can ask and answer questions and discuss topics related to human resources issues, supporting ministry workers, ministry finances, board mentorship, training, fundraising, and development—anything important to you!

Visit the Shareboard webpage and get started today.

James' List

A place to give away or sell items no longer used by your church or school, find items you need/want, or feature employment opportunities.

Part-Time Music Director Needed

Bethany Lutheran Church, Leesburg, FL, is seeking applicants for a full-year, part-time music director to develop, coordinate, and manage an effective and well-rounded music program.

For full details and to apply, visit their webpage here.

Part-Time Receptionist Needed—Ft. Myers, FL

Zion Lutheran Church, Ft. Myers, FL, is currently seeking two part-time receptionists to join its team and be the face of its church. The candidate must be able to warmly greet and assist visitors and employees, manage incoming calls, and handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages. Qualifications include

excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities and, proficiency in basic computer skills.

Read the full job description here.

To apply, email your resume to Brigida Sullivan or drop it off at the church office.

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