English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
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On Sunday, November 6, we remember all the saints who have gone before us.
For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!
LSB# 677
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Call Received
The Rev. Joshua P. Moldenhauer has received a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Concordia, Berwyn, IL.
Call Returned
The Rev. Steven B. Hicks has returned the Divine Call to serve as Senior Pastor of Our Savior, Orlando, FL (Florida-Georgia District).
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HOW ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY?
Are you wondering what has changed in your neighborhood, while you’re thinking about doing some much needed outreach? In some ways a lot has changed since 2020, and MissionInsite, a service provided by the English District Lutheran Church Extension Fund, is hosting a series of workshops to help explore the new landscape around us.
The Evangelization Team
Upcoming MissionInsite Webinars
MissionInsite Beginnings: Building Your Toolbox for Using MissionInsite
November 10, 11 a.m. EST
Click here to register
American Beliefs Study: Understanding Our Communities
November 10, 2 p.m. EST
Click here to register
MissionInsite Beginnings: Who and Where Are We Looking?
November 22, 11 a.m. EST
Click here to register
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Israel Study Meeting, Tuesday, November 8 | | |
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The 2023 tour to Israel is open to all called "Ministers of Religion. This will allow many more of our called workers and spouses to come to Israel at a deeply discounted rate, less than half the cost of most Israel trips. Join SELC District President Wally Vinovskis, Indiana District LCEF Vice President TJ Mattick, and English/SELC District LCEF Vice President Dan Lepley to learn about Parables and this tour opportunity at one of the ZOOM meetings. The focus of this session will be Jerusalem II. The photo shows one of the mosaics found in Jerusalem.
Tuesday, November 8 2022, 10:00 a.m. EST/7:00 a.m. PDT Zoom Link
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 9:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. PDT Zoom Link
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Connected to Christ Book Review | | |
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Many shy away from evangelism, saying, "It’s not for me." Dr. Wood directs us to the words of scripture which read, “You will be my witnesses” Acts 1:8.
The future is now and Mark Woods has a witness for you. Mark has written a short book entitled, “Connected to Christ: Witnessing in Everyday Life.” Consider it Mark’s Small Catechism of Witnessing. He starts by giving the what and why. Great material for short talks about why “you are” to persuade those who maintain that they “aren’t.”
Then he does another twist in his book by using the biblical example of plowing, planting and watering. Just think what all the people could do with all those Bible passages you asked them to learn. Witnessing takes more than fifteen minutes. This gives a picture of the field where these words are planted, watered and nurtured to grow and bear fruit for the harvest. Put all those biblical seeds to use and plant the field.
This is a great booklet that goes along with the training materials “Every One His Witness.” It may be used before going through the training or after.
It is said that a dog is a man's best friend. Then you will learn and take man’s best friend L.A.S.S.I.E with you as you go into the field. It is a tense situation for some say “they were witnesses.” This book helps bring that back to the present tense so that “you are witnesses.”
Rev. Michael Taylor - reviewer
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Calling a Seminary Candidate/Requesting a Vicar for 2023 | | |
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If your congregation is interested in extending a divine call to a seminary candidate, or plans to make application for a vicar, the call documents and vicarage applications must be received no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Please add this topic to your congregational voter’s meeting agenda for discussion in November or December. This will allow for the necessary paperwork to be completed in a timely manner. Calling congregations must access the Call Documents for Ordained Ministers and the Vicarage Application using a web address/URL. Please contact Kathy Stanis, Administrative Assistant, at 248-476-0039 ext. 320 or by email at kstanis@englishdistrict.org for the login information.
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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).
Prayers for Rev. Michael and Janet Frese and family at the passing of their son Alexander Frese.
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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Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH
Recently the Fairlawn Lutheran youth had an outing to an Escape Room... and made it out with six minutes to spare! Looks like everyone had fun!
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Shepherd of the Mountains, Pinetop, AZ
Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church hosted a Trunk or Treat event on Halloween night. Their Trunk or Treat is unique with the distribution of Bibles. Approximately 400 members of the White Mountain community stopped by to enjoy sweets and scripture.
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Messiah, Princeton, NJ
All are invited to a free organ concert and hymn sing to be held at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2:00 p.m entitled “A Church for All Seasons” in honor of the church’s 75th anniversary year. The concert will be held in the church sanctuary at 407 Nassau Street (at Cedar Lane) in Princeton.
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West Portal, San Francisco, CA
West Portal Lutheran Church was pleased to welcome Lindsay into the faith through baptism on October 30. She is shown here with her family and Rev. Curtis Binz.
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Prince of Peace, Mesquite, AZ
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church received their 7th new member this year. They welcomed Pam on October 16, 2022.
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Grace Beginnings, Wyoming, MI
Smiles abound in the train play area at Grace Beginnings Preschool this week!
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West Portal, San Francisco, CA
The 8th graders enjoyed their Washington D.C. educational trip on October 2 - 7, 2022.
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Redeemer, Pittsburgh, PA
The fall sports teams hosted a food drive for the month of October. They had a great response to their request and thank all who donated!
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