English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Living Our Baptized Life in Christ
Galatians 2:20
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Call Accepted
Miss Amy J. Heuer (Texas District) has accepted the Divine Call to serve as Director of Youth and Family Ministry of Fairlawn, Fairlawn, OH.
Call Received and Accepted
The Rev. Robert E. L. McCanless has received and accepted a Divine Call to serve as an Intentional Interim Minister of St. John’s, Stuttgart, AR (Mid-South District).
Calls Received
The Rev. Chad A. Kogutkiewicz has received a Divine Call to serve as Associate Pastor of Grace, Pocatello, ID (Northwest District).
Mr. Ryan D. Myer has received a Divine Call to serve as Director of Parish Music of Zion, Bellville, IL (Southern Illinois District).
| | Ministerial Health Commission | | | | | The Ministerial Health Commission is here to help our pastors, their families, and all our English District staff. We care. We are here to call if you need someone to listen in a confidential, non-judgmental way. We offer support through consultation and provide encouragement and comfort to assist in your well-being. Click here for more information. | | We encourage congregations to reproduce and share the following message with your members. Click here for Lifeline's "Feast of the Ascension" reproducible file in .pdf format. Click here for more information on Lifeline. | | |
The English District office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day (USA).
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We pray for those affected by the recent tornado in St. Louis.
We pray for the congregation of Our Saviour, Chatham, ON, Canada and their future pastor, Rev. Dionatan Ferreira.
We pray for God's healing and comfort upon Rev. Dr. Christian Just as he recovers from his recent surgery.
We pray for India, Pakistan, and all nations experiencing conflict.
We pray for Christians facing persecution in countries where Christianity is not embraced.
District daily prayers for June 2025 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.
| | Disaster Relief Needs - St. Louis | | | On May 16th, a devastating storm tore through the St. Louis community, leaving widespread destruction and many families in dire need. Our brothers and sisters in Christ at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Missouri District) are making an appeal for help. They are doing everything they can to support those affected, but they can't do it alone. Click here for more information and continue to check the page for updates. | | Convention Workbook Now Available | | | |
The 2025 English District Convention Workbook is available for download on the district website.
Open Hearings of the Convention Floor Committees will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT, with 30 minutes for each committee. (See Convention Schedule for link.)
A New Delegate Orientation will be held via Zoom on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. (See Convention Schedule for link.)
The links for the Workbook and Convention Schedule can be found on the Convention page of the district website.
| | Contact John Hoover, LCEF 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 | | |
Redeemer, Oakmont, PA
The saints of Redeemer Lutheran Church recently welcomed two new members. We rejoice with them in welcoming the Dennys, pictured here with Pastor Adam Koontz, who have joined their congregation.
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Faith, Overgaard, AZ
Faith Lutheran Church recently hosted its Men's Breakfast & Bible Study. During this time, the men focused on God's Word while enjoying fellowship and food.
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Grace, Redford, MI
During a recent morning worship, Seminarian Aaron Halboth (Concordia, St. Louis) delivered his first sermon. He is shown here with his father Rev. Timothy Halboth. Aaron is the fourth generation of Halboths to preach at Grace Lutheran Church. Upon his ordination, he will be a sixth-generation pastor in his family.
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Also at Grace Lutheran Church, the congregation recently hosted the Redford Civic Symphony's Annual Spring concert. The concert has been a community tradition for twelve years and was well attended.
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Prince of Peace, Mesquite, NV
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church held a joyful Blessing of Sacred Art for four stained-glass windows donated to the church. The windows were initially part of a set of six in a Long Beach, CA church and withstood the 1923 earthquake. They were later replaced, and an antique dealer discovered the set of six windows in a barn. Prince of Peace member Kay B. purchased and donated them to the church.
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Peace, Palm Desert, CA
Peace Lutheran Church of the Desert hosted youth from our sister churches, Promise Lutheran Church, Murrieta, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Indio. All three churches will be represented at the National Youth Gathering held in New Orleans this July. During the worship service, the youth led singing, scripture reading, and greeted attendees before serving food at the luncheon. These enthusiastic young leaders were a true blessing to the congregation. To God be the Glory! ✝️
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West Portal, San Francisco, CA
Congratulations to the West Portal Lutheran School 8th grade graduating class of 2025! May the Lord bless them as they continue to grow in knowledge and wisdom.
| | The West Portal Choir provided a musical offering featuring Asher (vocal solo), Olivia (violin), and Frank (piano accompanist). | | West Portal's principal Sherise Lee shown with graduates as they lined up for the ceremony. | | |
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