English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
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Call Accepted
The Rev. Dr. Jamison J. Hardy, Bishop/President of the English District LCMS, has accepted the Divine Call to serve as President of Concordia University System, St. Louis, MO.
Click here to read Bishop Hardy's acceptance letter.
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Assistant to the Bishop Visit | | |
Rev. J. Derek Mathers, Assistant to the Bishop and Mission Executive, visited with God’s people at St. John the Divine, Chicago, IL and participated in a conversation about the future. In addition to the wonderful fellowship, Pastor Mathers was honored to be present for the Rite of Confirmation of St. John's member Emily. Blessings to Emily and the St. John's community! | |
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Marian Faye Brockhoff
Commissioned Minister, Emeritus
1/17/1936 to 3/15/2024
Marian Faye Brockhoff, 88, of Florence, KY, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Marian is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert A. Brockhoff; and is survived by her children, Jonathan (Gina), Timothy, and Elizabeth (David) England, and five grandchildren.
Please keep the Brockhoff family in your prayers.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Revelation 14:13
Obituary - Marian Faye Brockhoff
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Your English District Lifeline team now hosts a blog! We will be including material that has been previously reviewed and published in Servant to Servant. The blog may be accessed here. Thank you to Pr. Dan Greg for putting this together! We would love to include items that you have written on all matters relating to the family and to Sanctity of Life. These can include sermons, bulletin pieces, articles, talks, etc. Please submit these to Roni Grad. Thank you and God's richest blessings in your life-affirming witness.
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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 June 2024 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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Mission Grant Application | | |
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The 2025-26 Mission Grant Application form is now available on our website. All applications are due to Rev. Derek Mathers at the English District office by Friday, July 26, 2024.
Click to download application from our website.
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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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Lutheran Federal Credit Union | | |
For more information, please contact our Lending Department at 314-394-2790. | |
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Calvary, Mechanicsburg, PA
Blessings to these three who confirmed their faith on Pentecost at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Grace Lutheran Church welcomed its community in hosting the Annual Spring Concert of the Redford Civic Symphony. This is the 9th year that Grace has participated in this community event. Following the concert, Grace’s Women’s Ministries hosted a reception. | |
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On Holy Trinity Sunday, Peace Lutheran Church of the Desert recognized those who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. Pastor Bowes explained to the congregation the meaning behind the objects on the MIA/POW table that was displayed.
Click here for an explanation of the objects on the MIA/POW table.
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Prince of Peace,
Menomonee Falls, WI
Lutheran Church of the Prince of Peace celebrates and gives thanks for three confirmands as they confirmed their baptismal faith in our Triune God. Congratulations Ava, Brayden, and Riley! May God’s Word shape their faith and guide their lives forever.
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Advent, Zionsville, IN
Many fun activities took place the last week of school at Advent Lutheran School. Third through sixth grade finished off a year of Latin and Ancient Roman history with a Latin day and a Roman feast in togas!
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