English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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On Sunday, October 8, 2023, Bishop Jamison Hardy visited Lutheran Church of the Ascension, in Atlanta, GA to celebrate Rev. David Miller’s ten years of service to the congregation. | |
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The Rev. Keith A. Speaks was installed, on Sunday, October 8, 2023, as the Intentional Interim Minister of Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights, IL. Albert Amling, Education Executive of the English District, attended the service. | |
 |  | 211,915… this is an amazing number. It could represent many things but for 1-1-1 it is the number of times an individual person, young and old, has put a dollar into one of the 1-1-1 collection boxes in 59 different participating congregations of our English District over the past five years. 1-1-1 is and has always been about many doing little and accomplishing much. $211,915 has been received by our District, above and beyond our regular District budget, to support and strengthen identified missions of our District as designated by Bishop Hardy. Our 2022-2023 1-1-1 identified missions were Logos, Philadelphia, PA and Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine. Each of these missions received half of the 1-1-1 gifts received by our District in this time frame. Our 2023-2024 identified recipients are LCMS-U chapter just begun at Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington led by Pastor Marc DiConti and Nuer Language (South Sudanese) Ministry located at the Church of St. Mark - Lutheran, Mississauga, Ontario led by Pastor Philip Gai.
Of the 59 congregations that have participated over the years, 27 have participated every year. The dream from the beginning of 1-1-1 has always been that every English District congregation would participate in 1-1-1. To renew our emphasis of 1-1-1 we are intentionally focusing this year with the theme of “1-1-1 REIGNITED!” Bishop Hardy was recently interview by Rev. Thomas Engler about this renewed emphasis. In this interview Dr. Hardy shares his heart and thoughts about 1-1-1 and its value to the mission of our English District. Please click here to watch the interview.
This is the power of many giving a little as we are moved by God's Spirit.
Won’t you join us?
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Call Received
The Rev. Simeon J. Cornwell (Indiana District) has received a Divine Call to serve as the Sole Pastor of St. Paul’s, St. Clair Shores, MI.
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Join Mount Calvary Lutheran Church of Lititz for the Pennsylvania March for Life on Monday, October 16, 2023 as they witness to God’s gift of life from conception on and march for the dignity of all people, both women in difficult pregnancy situations and children unborn in the womb, both loved by God.
Meet up in front of the Old Town Deli, 512 N. 3rd St. at or around 10:30 AM, (across from the capitol building) for this positive family-friendly event. (Look for the bright lime-green hat on our pastor & participants!) Speakers start at 11 AM, and the 1- mile march begins at noon.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Keep Rev. Seifferlein’s phone number close at hand (920) 918-7200. Bring a sign or use one provided. For FAQ’s about the day go to marchforlife.org/Pennsylvania or contact pastorcms@mclclititz.org.
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On Friday, October 6, pastors and parishioners from the English District joined with some from the Ohio District to participate in the Ohio March for Life in Columbus. The weather was great, the crowd was large, and the voice was strong, especially in light of the constitutional amendment vote on the Ohio state ballot next month. | |
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Recently, we were visited by Amy, a dear friend of my cousin Janet. Amy is an LCMS member from Arizona, and she is full of the love of the Lord and of His work. She has spent time in short-term mission work and wanted to meet with us to find out more about our work here in Prague. We had a wonderful dinner and conversation, and when the evening was over, we felt encouraged in our work here, and she felt encouraged in her work there.
Is there some short-term mission work that you can be a part of? Follow the link in our newsletter that will allow you to explore the different opportunities. But wherever you go, may the Lord Jesus Christ be our confession and conversation.
Download their newsletter here.
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Excitement and plans are growing for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering! Thousands of youth and adults from all 35 districts will join together in New Orleans from July 19-23, 2025, for the 16th triennial LCMS Youth Gathering. Start your planning and fundraising now!
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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.
District daily prayers for November 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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Risen Savior, Green Valley, AZ
Members of Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior attended the annual fundraising banquet for Answers for Life Pregnancy Center celebrating the gift of life and how God has used their small ministry to save the lives of unborn babies.
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First, Kingsville, ON
Members of First Lutheran Church gathered for gift discovery classes.
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Martin Luther Chapel, East Lansing, MI
Martin Luther Chapel participated in Michigan State University's Faith & Blue celebration.
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Ascension, Atlanta, GA
Lutheran Church of the Ascension held a Veterans dinner to serve the veterans in their congregation.
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Holy Spirit, Elk Grove Village, IL
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit celebrated Oktoberfest with a packed house full of fellowship and delicious homemade food.
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Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
Congratulations to Hales Corners Lutheran School boys cross country team for winning the state meet.
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Concordia, Berwyn, IL
Little Lambs opened a Preschool Pizzeria.
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Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, IL is seeking to hire a church office secretary for 10-15 hours weekly. Responsibilities include managing the church office calendar, printing worship bulletins, answering emails, telephone reception, and other secretarial tasks as needed.
For all inquiries and interest in application, please call Pastor Oliphant at (630) 834-1411 or email at aoliphant@redeemerlcms.com.
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