Servant to Servant 7-12-2024

English District of

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

God in All Things - Without Borders

Servant to Servant

Dear PEGGY,

July 12, 2024

Divine Calls

Calls Received and Accepted

The Rev. Bruce J. von Hindenburg has received and accepted a Divine Call to serve as Assistant Pastor of Catalina, Tucson, AZ.

The Rev. Stanley J. Lacey has received and accepted a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of St. Thomas, Magnolia, TX.

Commissioned Minister Candidate Isabel Brosch has received and accepted a Divine Call to serve as the Director of Christian Education of Beautiful Savior, Lee's Summit, MO.

Call Received

The Rev. Robert M. Zagore, Celebration, St. John’s, FL, has received a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Gethsemane, Houston, TX.

Call Returned

The Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Grace, Redford, MI, has returned the Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Shepherd of the Pines, Payson, AZ.

Celebrating 30 Years in Ministry

The Church of Saint Mark Lutheran in Mississauga, ON, recently celebrated Rev. Jeff Miskus’s 30 years in ministry during their annual outdoor service. The congregation noted the blessing Pastor Miskus has been in his dedicated service to the Lord and how he has inspired and shaped their spiritual journey since being called to St. Mark's in 2000.

St. Mark’s outdoor service is a cherished tradition which the congregation holds dear as they worship our Lord in nature and reflect upon the beauty He has created. Worship included music and singing by the congregation’s musical group Joyful Noise.

We congratulate Pastor Miskus for 30 years of faithful ministry. We pray for God’s continued blessings upon him and his wife Sylvia. To God be the glory for the great things He has done!

The members of Faith Lutheran Church and Iglesia Luterana Santa Trinidad ministry of Tucson, AZ, celebrated Pastor Nick Wirtz's 30^th anniversary of his ordination.

We give thanks for Pastor Wirtz’s ministry and wish him many more years in service to the Lord.

Celebrating 20 Years in Ministry

Congratulations to Pastor Luke Zimmerman, ordained 20 years ago as an LCMS pastor and currently serving Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA. The congregation celebrated with a potluck picnic followed by a get-together at the local American Legion. Pastor Zimmerman was presented with two Ad Crucem plaques to commemorate the occasion, along with a video tribute of well wishes and blessings. Among the celebrants were retired Pastor Tom and Mrs. Marsha Zimmerman, Pastor Zimmerman's parents.

We give thanks to God for Pastor Zimmerman and for his demonstrated love for the Lord.

2024 Lumen Christi Award

Rev. Derek Mathers, Assistant to the Bishop and Mission Executive, presented Janet Flessa with the 2024 Lumen Christi Volunteer Educator Award. Janet is a member of Shepherd King Lutheran Church, West Bloomfield, MI, and was nominated by Pastor Timothy Holzerland.

The Lumen Christi Award is presented to publicly recognize the service of educators, to further promote and encourage all professional and volunteer leaders/teachers who are active members of an English District LCMS congregation. Congratulations and God’s abundant blessings on Janet for her commitment to ministry and mission.

Prayer Requests

District daily prayers for August 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.

LCEF

LCMS Foundation

Contact Ron Grimm, English District Gift Planning Counselor, 412-584-7039 or visit www.LCMSFoundation.org.

Lutheran Federal Credit Union

For more information, please contact our Lending Department at 314-394-2790.

In Our Churches

Risen Savior, Green Valley, AZ

The saints at Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior celebrated the Confirmation and First Communion of Joshua and Joseph. We join the congregation in congratulating these young men and pray that our Risen Savior will continue to guide them in their faith.

First, El Cajon, CA

First Lutheran Church shared the message of God's love with 35 children during their recent Vacation Bible School! This year, the congregation developed their own VBS material with the theme God’s Own Child: Uncovering the Treasures of Baptism. Participants learned how God defeats the forces of sin, death, and the devil through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ and how He delivers those benefits to us through baptism. We pray for the VBS participants and leaders that God will continue to be evident in their lives.

Ascension, Atlanta, GA

Lutherans who worship (and run!) together, stay together! Several members of Lutheran Church of the Ascension participated in Atlanta's annual Peachtree Road Race.

Employment Opportunity

Executive Director position

Ascension Lutheran Church and School in Tucson, Arizona is searching for an Executive Director to manage our administrative functions, campus facilities and support member programming. We are looking for a person of strong Christian character who demonstrates emotional health and spiritual maturity in personal relationships, exercises good judgment and has personal integrity.

The ideal candidate is someone who has at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role in either a church or business environment. Interested parties may contact Lynn Farrell at L.Farrell@alcs-az.org or via cell at (860)306-1698.

Lutheran Summer Music Academy

Lutheran Summer Music invites you to livestream over 30 inspiring concerts, recitals, and worship services throughout the entire month of July. Performances and services are shared by over 250 students, faculty, fellows, worship staff, and guest artists who come together to create a vibrant community of music-makers. Visit LSMacademy.org/2024 to explore the schedule and access the livestream and video archive. You won't want to miss this!

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