English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
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Call Received
The Rev. Jeffrey S. Teeple has received a Divine Call to serve as Senior Pastor of Immanuel, St. Clair, MI (Michigan District.
Call Returned
The Rev. Dr. Dusan Tillinger has returned the Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Redeemer, Columbus, GA (Florida/Georgia District).
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Church Workers on Candidate Status | | |
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At the July 2016 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Convention, delegates passed resolution 12-02A, which in part states:
WHEREAS, there are ordained and commissioned church workers on candidate status, that is, rostered church workers without calls but who are available for calls and service to the church, be it
Resolved, that district presidents publish annually in a district publication the names of these candidates.
Click here for a listing of the English District rostered church workers who are on candidate status.
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Donate to the Endowment Fund | | |
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Your faithful tithes and offerings to the English District enable us to
continue to be a source of hope and opportunity for people who need
us. Please prayerfully consider joining us in ministry, so that the English
District can continue its work in spreading the message of Christ. The
English District Endowment Fund was established to provide support to
current and new missions and ministries, church workers and seminary
students, and campus ministries in the areas where our congregations live
and witness. Please watch this video to learn more about our Endowment Fund.
Every gift matters. Whatever God leads you to give will be a great blessing
as we all work together to plant new missions and schools, and provide
resources to existing ministries and church workers across the United States, Canada, and around the world.
Please click here to give now.
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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.
For Wendy De Santo, wife of Rev. Steven De Santo (emeritus), for ongoing health issues.
District daily prayers for January 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
This past weekend, the Fairlawn Lutheran Sunday School children presented Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank with a check for $300! The kids were able to raise $165.83 from their children’s offering, and the church was able to round it up. The children made a paper chain of 660 links to represent how many meals they were able to provide equaling 1200 meals!
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Risen Savior, Green Valley, AZ
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior! The Bethlehem Village is displayed in the church narthex.
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Peace in the Valley, Benson, AZ
Rev. Ron York officiated the Holy Baptism of a small child at Peace in the Valley Lutheran Church on December 11, 2022.
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Prince of Peace, Mesquite, NV
This is the first year of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church sharing the love of Christ in their local school. The need of the families is great but the love of God and love for their neighbors is even greater.
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Eternal Life, Mesa AZ
On Sunday, December 4, the Lord's Kingdom was increased with the baptism of Dashel, baptized by his grandfather, Rev. John M. Christensen. May his parents, sponsors, and all of us as fellow believers, be faithful to the Holy Spirit's will in assisting Dashel to grow in his Christian faith and life.
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Redeemer, Pittsburgh, PA
A few of the high schoolers travelled to Concordia, Cabot and sang carols to the visitors and residents. Thank you to Mr. Stanley for leading them in spreading holiday cheer.
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Hales Corners, Hales Corners, WI
On Wednesday in worship, the kindergarten, first, and second grade students shared great joy in worship as they had the opportunity to share their love for Jesus! Let us all adore Him the way the wise men did and how these little ones still do.
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Shepherd King, West Bloomfield, MI
Last week in Pre-K was birthday week! They celebrated Jesus’ birthday and learned about when their birthdays are celebrated. They made a birthday banner, created a streamer collage, made party hats and even painted with balloons.
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Also, please share the unique ministries of your school or congregation with the rest of the District. Send pictures and stories for consideration to jmcgarr@englishdistrict.org by Wednesday at 12:00 Noon ET.
We want to see how YOUR congregation or school is showing the love of God to those in your community and around the world.
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