English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Living Our Baptized Life in Christ
Galatians 2:20
| | Amy Nelson was installed as Director of Church Ministries at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI. Bishop Jeff Miskus officiated. | | |
Bishop Jeff Miskus visited Rev. Tyler Werner and the members of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, WI, where the Bishop preached on Epiphany. Following worship, all spent time in fellowship, enjoyed light refreshments, took a tour of the church's food bank, and had an opportunity to learn more about the English District.
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Call Accepted
The Rev. Travis J. Schmidt has accepted the Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Faith, Arlington Heights, IL.
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At His Baptism, our sinless Lord identified with sinners, namely you and me. He took on our sins to die on the Cross to atone for them and to rise again to declare us right with the Father. And He did so not only for us, but for all people who ever lived and will ever live. In our Baptism, we receive these benefits won for us in His death and resurrection; namely, forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation, as He claims us as His own into eternity. God desires Baptism for all, even for the weakest among us. We pray for all babies in the womb that He would bring them safely to their birth and their Baptism. And we pray for all who are unchurched, including the disabled and the elderly at the 11th hour of their lives, that God would bring them as well to the font and into His kingdom to receive the very same gifts with which we have been blessed. God’s gift of Baptism is His affirmation that all human life is truly precious to Him.
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Have you considered that God might use your testimony to encourage others who are wrestling with issues related to the sanctity of life? The English District Lifeline Team encourages you to share your story with your brothers and sisters in our English District congregations! Please submit to Roni Grad here for future publication in Servant to Servant. Thank you so much in advance!
For congregations, we highly commend the Lutherans For Life free resources available for Life Sunday 2026 (January 18) and Life Week 2026 (January 18-24).
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Called to Glory – Mr. Robert James Clegg, Commissioned Minister, Emeritus
September 14, 1935 to March 8, 2025
Mr. Robert James Clegg, Commissioned Minister, Emeritus, was called to glory on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. Mr. Clegg was proud to serve in the United States Air Force and the Army Reserves. For 35 years he served as Director of Finance for Worker Benefit Plans for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Throughout his life he was very dedicated to the church and involved in many activities. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Geraldine (Dau) Clegg, and his children, Mark Clegg (Valerie), Jean Waldrop, and Thomas Clegg.
Please keep the Clegg family in your prayers.
Obituary
"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15
| | 1-1-1 Dollar for Missions | | | |
In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus tells us, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you…”
For 2026, it is New Year’s resolution season. All over our continent, people have likely made promises to themselves and others with the best effort and intent. However, statistics show most of these will have fallen short in about a week from now.
Thankfully, what Jesus said in the above verses upon the event of His Ascension is a resolve still taken up and effective today.
Just look below at the community invitation on the website of our 2025-26 domestic Mission 1-1-1 recipient, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church, Hayden, ID:
“Looking for a confessional, liturgical Lutheran church in Hayden, Idaho? Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church is an LCMS congregation committed to upholding the inerrant Holy Scriptures and the Book of Concord of 1580. Join us for historic liturgy, faithful preaching, and a warm community dedicated to preserving orthodox Catholic faith in the heart of Hayden, ID.”
Rev. Marcus Williams and this church plant are about the business of fulfilling the Great Commission. And while this congregation is not dependent upon our effort and intentions, they are certainly aided by them. Let us re-commit this year to 1-1-1 Dollar for Missions with our weekly, faithful contributions and by continuing to saturate this campaign with Scripture and surround it with communication.
We know we are not alone in our resolve, as the Lord Himself closes: it is His presence that wins the day! “…And lo, I will be with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b
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Don't underestimate your ability, through God's grace, to encourage others. Your congregation's participation in the 1-1-1 Dollar for Missions effort can inspire others. Please email a picture of your congregation's 1-1-1 Dollar for Missions box. Tell us what lessons your church has experienced. We look forward to celebrating your stories in this space in Servant to Servant and on the English District website.
”And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds..." Hebrews 10:24. More Scripture and messages for Mission 1-1-1 are available on the district website. Lastly, if you have questions, reach out any time by email.
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We pray for the family of Robert James Clegg, who entered eternal rest.
District daily prayers for February 2026 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.
| | Contact John Hoover, LCEF District 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. | | |
Celebration, St. John's, FL
Several of the men of Celebration Lutheran Church got together for some time at the shooting range followed by lunch. It was a great opportunity to build fellowship and enjoy being together.
| | LWML Valentine's Day Brunch | | | |
Members of the LWML English District Greater Detroit Zone will be hosting a Valentine's Day brunch with a Bible study led by Bishop Miskus at Ascension of Christ Lutheran Church.
Email Janet Stechholz or call 734-464-2810 to
reserve your seat by Monday, February 9th.
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The annual Symposia Series at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, includes two symposia: the Symposium on Exegetical Theology and the Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions. The theme of this year's Symposium on Exegetical Theology is "Holiness, Sacrifice, and Worship: Leviticus for Today's Holy Priesthood." The theme of this year's Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions is "Baptism: The Water That Unites and Divides."
For more information, or to register, click here.
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