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
The Rev. Craig S. Rendahl has accepted the Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of St Paul’s, Vernon, TX (Texas 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. | | 1-1-1 Dollar for Missions | | | The Montreal Forum and congregation of Ascension Lutheran Church, served by Rev. Charles St-Onge, is a 2024-2025 1-1-1 Dollar for Missions recipient. The QR code on the flyer below will direct you to Rev. St-Onge's blog, "In The Way," where he posts a monthly newsletter and photo gallery providing updates about the mission. | | The English District’s model for funding missions is simple, but powerful: $1—per member—per week. Click here for more information on 1-1-1 ministries. Click here for 1-1-1 FAQs. | | |
Many congregations decorate special containers for their “1-1-1 Dollar for Missions” donations...we would love to see yours. Don't have one yet? Now is your chance to be creative! Email an image of your 1-1-1 donation container to be included in upcoming issues of Servant to Servant.
| | Parish Nursing and Congregational Health Ministries Conference | | | LCMS Parish Nurse District Representatives from across the country met on the beautiful Concordia University Wisconsin campus to reconnect, network, and discuss district and synodical news. Keynote speakers for the day spoke on empathy and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). | | |
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.
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 Floor Committee Open Hearings and New Delegate Orientation | | | |
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 | | |
St. John's, Pembroke, ON
Confirmands of St. John's Lutheran Church had a great Question Night before they were confirmed. They celebrated the end of confirmation classes with a delicious cake and fellowship. Confirmands Abrielle, Brooklynn, Nicholas, Ryder, and Jaelyn are pictured here with Pastor Stephen Alles.
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Faith, Overgaard, AZ
Faith Lutheran Church, served by Pastor Rodney Schmeltz, recently hosted its annual rummage sale. In addition to sale items, the event included a prayer booth and a food court.
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Redeemer, Oakmont, PA
The saints of Redeemer Lutheran Church welcomed three new communicant members, pictured here with Pastor Adam Koontz.
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Redeemer, Sarnia, ON
Members at Redeemer Lutheran Church continued the congregation's 90th anniversary celebration by hosting a neighbourhood barbeque. Although it was a chilly day, over 100 people attended and were treated to hot dogs, cookies, popcorn, cotton candy, and lemonade served by Redeemer members and friends. There were games for the kids, and Pastor Colton LaMay entertained with music. Praise be to God for this wonderful outreach opportunity!
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Mount Olive, Tucson, AZ
Andrew from Mount Olive Lutheran Church delivered 433 toys to the Tucson Children's Hospital for their young patients. This was his second toy drive; he surpassed last year's toy drive collection by 68 toys. Five hospital staff members met with Andrew and were very excited and thankful to receive the donation. They discussed the need for these donations during the summer. These toys were collected from Mount Olive Lutheran Church members, families at Andrew's school, and community families. Andrew, who was born with a congenital heart defect and spent much time in the hospital as a young child, remembers the impact a fun toy or gift made to him during those days. He wanted to give that feeling to children who are currently in the hospital. Andrew plans to host a toy drive again next year.
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West Portal, San Francisco, CA
West Portal Lutheran Church recently welcomed Madelyn into the family of Christ through the waters of baptism.
| | Pictured here is Madelyn with her family, along with Pastor Curtis Binz and Pastor Jacob Swenson. | | West Portal's choir participated in Madelyn's baptism ceremony. | |
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Shepherd of the Canyon, Gold Canyon, AZ
Shepherd of the Canyon Lutheran Church received its first members through their Confession of Faith after adult instruction classes. These two adult men spent time with Pastor Mark Wood learning about the Lutheran faith. After completing the classes, they made the decision to join the congregation and participated in Holy Communion for the first time as well. Pictured below is Pastor Wood, Ashton, Ben, and Ben's children Tatiana and Liam. The congregation held a reception afterward...of course with cake!
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Redeemer, Verona, PA
The 5th and 6th graders at Redeemer Lutheran School went on their annual Lutherlyn trip! The students participated in outdoor environment education classes. They learned how to use a compass, collect and identify insects, catch and identify herbivores and omnivores from the stream, and also some group-building techniques! Most importantly, they observed and studied God’s creation up close and personal!
| | The Committee for Convention Nominations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) requests nominations of qualified members of Synod member congregations for positions to be filled by the Synod convention, which will meet July 18–23, 2026. Officers, agencies, ordained and commissioned ministers, and member congregations of the Synod and their lay members are all invited to submit nominations, to be received preferably before August 18, 2025, and no later than October 18, 2025. Click here for more information. For general information on the upcoming convention, click here. | | |
Do you know a high-school-age student who may be interested in church work someday? Invite them to attend Vocatio High School, a weeklong summer retreat (June 21-June 27) that encourages 9th- through 12th-grade students to explore life at the Seminary, including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation.
Registration closes Saturday, May 31! Email for more information or call 800-822-9545.
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