English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
Invitation to Bishop’s Installation
as President of the English District
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Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ,
“Give thanks to the LORD for He is good, His mercy endures forever!”
On Sunday, August 11th 2024 at Peace Lutheran Church in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Bishop Jeffrey Miskus will be installed as President of the English District LCMS. You are invited to attend. The service will be at 10:30 a.m. The church address is 1985 Rossini Boulevard (519-945-1344). The liturgical color will be red. Clergy in altar and pulpit fellowship with LCMS are welcome to vest and participate. Congregations and clergy that are unable to attend are asked to pray for our English District in their Sunday morning worship, including petitions that faithfulness and wisdom be granted to Bishop Jeffrey Miskus and petitions of thanksgivings be offered for the faithful service of Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy.
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.”
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Bishop Jeffrey Miskus joined Rev. Daniel Jansen and members of New Beginnings Lutheran Church in West Branch, Michigan to celebrate their 20th anniversary as a congregation. We join them in this celebration and pray for God's continued blessings on the congregation and its leadership. | |
Appointment of 4th Vice President | | |
The Rev. Zachary Marklevitz has been appointed 4th VP over the Lake Erie Region by President/Bishop Jeffrey Miskus. We give praise and thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ for the gifts Rev. Marklevitz brings to the District and the Board of Directors. We pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as Rev. Marklevitz assumes his new responsibilities.
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Ordination and Installation | | |
Rev. Jared Rudolph was ordained into the office of pastoral ministry and installed as an Associate Pastor of Peace, Fremont, Indiana. Rev. Kevin Kolander served as the guest preacher and Bishop Jamison Hardy officiated. | |
Commissioning and Installation | | |
Isabel Brosch was commissioned and installed as the Director of Christian Education of Chapel of the Cross, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Rev. Jonathan Gruen officiated the service. | |
Call Returned
The Rev. Robert M. Zagore, Celebration, St. John's, FL, has returned the Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Gethsemane, Houston, TX.
Call Received
The Rev. Robert M. Zagore, Celebration, St. John’s, FL, has received a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of Immanuel, Charleston, IL.
Call Received and Accepted
The Rev. Dr. John J. Bombaro, Office of International Mission, St. Louis, MO, has received and accepted a Divine Call to serve as Sole Pastor of St James, Lafayette, IN.
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Pennsylvania March For Life | | |
SAVE THE DATE! Pro-life Lutherans will gather on Monday, September 23, 2024, for the 2024 PA March for Life. Join us for encouragement as we take a stand for mothers, fathers, and their children born and unborn. A full breakfast, free of charge, (graciously provided by a grant from the English District LCMS) will be served from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
For more information or to RSVP your attendance, email Pastor Christopher Seifferlein of Mount Calvary Lutheran in Lititz or call him at (920) 918-7200. Click here for event details and check out their newly-launched website.
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The Kaster's July newsletter is here! God continues to make His presence known in the Czech Republic through the work of Rev. Dale and Suzanne. May He continue to bless their work and keep them safe.
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We hold in prayer Pastor Craig Rendahl for a successful surgery and quick recovery period as well as a smooth transition to his new home in Fort Wayne.
We pray for the family of Sharon Alice (Brandt) Willweber who entered eternal glory on June 23, 2024. Mrs. Willweber was the wife of Pastor Emeritus Lloyd Willweber (CNH), and grandmother of Cory Willweber who will be serving as vicar at Messiah, Danville, CA in the coming year.
We pray for the family of Judith Anderson who recently went home to our Lord and Savior. Judith served on the English District Board of Directors from 2006-2015.
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.
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Lutheran Federal Credit Union | | |
For more information, please contact our Lending Department at 314-394-2790. | |
Prince of Peace, Mesquite, NV
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church held a Campfire Fellowship at Kodachrome Basin Utah State Park. Church families enjoyed fellowship surrounded by the striking natural beauty of the park.
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Tree of Life, Inverness, FL
Tree of Life Lutheran Church members enjoyed worship outdoors followed by a church picnic at Whispering Pines Park, complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, and traditional picnic fare!
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St. Thomas, Magnolia, TX
Six young saints from St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church attended the Higher Things conference. Held in Clarksville, Arkansas, the conference theme was "Who Am I?" and focused on our lives as Christians, as children of God, and that our identity is not defined by what we have done, but by what has been done for us by our Savior. Participants enjoyed sessions led by Rev. Chris Hull, Rev. Harrison Goodman, Rev. Ian Kinney, and St. Thomas member Patrick Sturdivant who discussed issues such as how to deal with hurt and challenges with self-esteem.
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Grace Lutheran School, Chicago, IL
After 90 years, Grace Lutheran School closed its doors. One of their dedicated teachers, Mrs. Vicki Helming, retired after 45 years in education--20 of them spent at Grace. The school was a stellar example of Lutheran education and we pray that God will continue to bless the students, faculty and all who were part of the school.
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In case you missed Lutheran Summer Music 2024, don’t worry! You can revisit over 30 concerts, recitals, and worship services from LSM 2024 on demand in LSM’s Livestream Archive: With so many great performances and inspiring services, you don’t want to miss out.
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