Wayne Engel Installation

August 23, 2026

St. John, Height of Land

Gethsemane, Snellman

Wayne, Pictured here with Rev. Bill Knaack and Rev. Brady Finnern was installed as the SMP (Special Ministry Pastor) Vicar at St. John and Gethsemane. He has begun his path to ordination in the SMP Program at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Please keep Wayne, his supervisor Pastor Justin Whitmore, and the congregations in your prayers.

The Alexandria Circuit pastors were found helping out at the Douglas County Fair at the Lutheran Mission Center in August. Thank you for engaging your community at the fair!

The Zion Ladies Fellowship from Zion Lutheran Church, Sebeka, MN, and their backpack project for Orphan Grain Train. With the help of a Thrivent grant and the generosity of a man, Curtis Maainga, who donated 72 backpacks and the Ladies of Zion, all the 72 backpacks were filled and are on their way to Orphan Grain Train.

MN North District Church Worker Wives’ Retreat

September 24-26, 2026 at Lutheran Island Camp

Women of Faith: “The Witness and Lives of the Women of the Reformation”

Samantha Davis will be presenting on “The Witness and Lives of the Woman of the Reformation" We will get to dive into the lives of some remarkable women of the faith. LEARN MORE >>

Life in Christ Lutheran Church in Grand Marais, Minnesota, will dedicate its new sanctuary on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The service will be Festival Vespers with the Rite of Dedication. The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, will preach.

Pastors, congregations, and members of the Minnesota North District are warmly invited to join us as we give thanks to God and set apart this sanctuary for the proclamation of His Word and the administration of His Sacraments.

Life in Christ Lutheran Church

2017 West Highway 61

Grand Marais, Minnesota

The liturgical color for participating clergy is white. Clergy who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Pastor Jonathan Watt at pastor@licgm.org. Additional information concerning the service, procession, vesting, and hospitality will follow.

RETIRING CHURCH ORGANISTS/PIANISTS – Looking for a great place to retire or snow-bird and keep your musical talents in service to our Lord?! Check out our “diamond in the desert” - Mesquite, Nevada! Mesquite Lutheran Church is seeking a qualified Organist/Pianist to provide music for worship services and support the congregation's music ministry. Contact: Rev. David Constien, Mesquite Lutheran Church pastor@mesquitelutheran.org or 450 Turtleback Rd. Mesquite, NV 89027. 702-346-5811.  Position description can be accessed at: https://www.mesquitelutheran.org/position-available.html

Lamb Of God Lutheran Church located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is looking to see if any retired pastors might be interested in getting out of the cold weather this winter and might be willing to help them during their vacancy. We will offer very reasonable pay including housing and travel allowances. If you are interested in the opportunity, give Diana a call and she will share the contact information with you.

The North WI District LCMS Board of Directors is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Assistant to the President for Schools, Missions, and Communications.

The District President’s Directions for Application letter, Job Description, and Application Questionnaire can be found on the nwdlcms.org website under the Events and Info tab. Please share this information with others that you feel may be interested in and qualified for this position. The NWD LCMS office will be accepting applications by email or the USPS through October 30.

The call committee will do their work in November and will schedule interviews for January. The candidate will begin in May or June 2027.

Please pray for God’s guidance and will for the entire call process including those serving on the call committee and those contacted for interviews. Contact Lori Kavajecz with questions at lori@nwdlcms.org.