Rev. John Hopkins (former pastor in FLGA District) has been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a terminal condition. Please pray boldly for healing according to the Lord's plan.

Rev. Bob Besalski (Emeritus) has battled pancreatic cancer for over two years. After successful treatments and surgery, the cancer returned. At this time, treatment will be discontinued. Please pray for the Lord's peace as Bob commends himself into the care of the Lord.  

Please pray for Rev. Jim Drummond (Emeritus), who is having major cancer surgery on May 26. Please pray for the doctors and nurses caring for him as he recovers after the procedure.

Howard Neitsch (Emeritus Teacher, Winter Haven, FL) had open heart surgery on May 15. Please pray for him and those caring for him during this recovery time.

Prayers of thanksgiving for Rev. Joe Adams (Christ the King, Largo, FL). He has completed successful treatment for Prostate Cancer and now shows no signs of cancer. His recovery is ongoing with no residual effects. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

Rev. Larry Townsend (Emeritus) had successful bypass surgery on May 11. Please pray for continued healing and reduction of pain.

Please pray for Kris Armstrong, the wife of Rev. Dr. Rick Armstrong (Lutheran Counseling Services), as she recovers from successful knee replacement surgery on May 15. Pray for pain relief and for Kris to be restored to good health.

Rev. Ken Larson (Emeritus) is recovering from knee replacement surgery on May 16. Please pray for pain relief and the courage to persist in the required physical therapy.

Margaret Hinchey, the wife of Rev. Donald Hinchey (Emeritus), is recovering from 12-level spinal fusion surgery on May 16. Please pray for her as she continues the recovery process at home in Colorado.

Please pray for strength and healing for Kathy Guagliardo and Joe Guagliardo (Emeritus).

Liz Pfeffer, the wife of Rev. Dean Pfeffer (Hope, Plant City, FL), as she recovers from surgery. Please pray for continued healing.

Rev. Steve Anderson (Good Shepherd, Sarasota, FL) is hospitalized and recovering from surgery. Please pray for pain relief, healing, and peace.

Rev. Peter Kolb (Emeritus) is recovering from successful hip replacement surgery. Please pray for pain relief, healing, and peace.

Doris Quince, the mother of Rev. Bert Matlock (Trinity, Crawfordville, FL), is in hospice care for an infection in her hip. Please pray for healing and peaceful care.

Cricket Winters, daughter of Rev. Jay Winters (University, Tallahassee, FL), continues treatment for a tumor. As it has reduced in size, please pray that God will use the medicine and His hand to continue reducing this tumor to nothing.

Rev. Robert Davis (Good Shepherd, N. Fort Myers, FL) suffers from intense back pain. Please pray for him as he continues his ministry work and that he will receive relief from the pain.

Please pray for Rev. Chris Patterson (Concordia, Miami, FL) as he continues his recovery at home.

Submit a prayer request so our office and others in the District, if you choose, can lift your need or thanksgiving to our loving Father.

The President’s Equip Conference is a gathering where everyone in your congregation—volunteers, leaders, pastors, board members, educators, youth leaders, and administrators, can gather to work alongside each other to connect people to Jesus.

The 2023 conference will take place September 28–30 at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace with the theme “Living as Along-Siders: Disciples Making Disciple Makers.” The FLGA District is also celebrating 75 years of mission and ministry! Registration is now OPEN! Visit the event webpage for conference details and to register.

Beautiful views, amenities, and clean spaces are just some of the fantastic perks of the location of the 2023 President's Equip Conference. Conference rates are available pre and post-conference!

You can book your hotel NOW by visiting the President's Equip Conference webpage and selecting the "Hotel Reservation" drop-down. Important details are also listed for your planning, such as resort fees, parking, and internet availability. Visit the President's Equip Conference webpage to learn more and reserve your room today!

Schools around the Florida-Georgia District celebrate graduations this time of year—college, high school, middle school, kindergarten, and preschool. We pray that the love of Jesus will surround all students as they end the school year and make plans for the next step in their lives.

Thrive Community Church is an FLGA District mission begun in August 2014 to be both a church and a campus ministry to Florida Gulf Coast University. The emphasis has been from the beginning on relationships and intergenerational discipleship. Though the mission style is contemporary and casual, the content is genuinely Lutheran in doctrine and practice, with a very intentional focus on reaching those who have yet to be reached.

Campus ministry is a very intense, relational effort by many at Thrive Community Church. The 16,000+ students at FGCU are typical of this generation, with about one-third disconnected from Christianity and religion. Yet, God shows faithfulness to His promises with visitors and students coming in for worship, weekly gatherings, service, and Bible studies. Pastor Roth would be thrilled to connect if you know of a student attending or planning to attend FGCU!

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