Prayers

Rev. Joe Adams (Christ the King, Largo, FL) has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, and surgery is scheduled for February 1. Please pray for successful surgery as the Lord works through the surgeons and post-surgical treatment.

Please pray for the family of Cindy Hammerstrom (FLGA District Office Staff) as they mourn the loss of their father and grandfather, Rodney List.

Kay Jacobson (Emeritus Teacher) is undergoing knee revision surgery. Please pray for those caring for Kay, for successful surgery, and a full recovery.

Michael Rottman (Principal, Grace, Winter Haven, FL) is preparing to begin radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer. Please pray for healing.

Roy Heflin (DCE Emeritus) is now in Stage 5 Kidney Disease. Dialysis is the next step unless he gets a donor. Please pray for the Lord's continued strength, provision, and peace. Have you considered becoming an organ transplant donor?

Rev. Don Stier (Immanuel, Tavernier, FL) had successful surgery to remove a blood clot in his lung and is recovering at home.

Please pray for Rev. Chris Patterson as he waits for a liver transplant and adjusts to a new medication.

Rev. Andy Ritchie (St. Paul, Lakeland, FL) continues testing and procedures to seek answers for health issues with his pancreas. Please pray for peace and guidance for Andy and his healthcare team.

Rev. Dr. Robert Maltzahn (Emeritus) is in a rehab facility in Gainesville, GA. Please pray for him as he recovers from surgery.

Rev. James Drummond (Emeritus) is battling cancer. Please pray for him and his medical team as they determine the next steps in his care. 

Please pray for the men and women who are deployed. Pray for their safety, their health, and their spiritual care. Pray also for their families who live their lives without their loved ones with them.

Rev. Dr. Milan Weerts (Emeritus) is recovering at home from successful heart valve replacement surgery. Please pray for healing and strength as he recovers.

How can we pray for you?

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.

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Daily Lenten Devotions

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This year’s Lenten theme continues to explore the theme of Living as Along-Siders, yet this series of devotions will focus solely upon the most powerful aspect of this way of life…How Jesus is our Along-sider! 

The devotions will also be available on the FLGA District website's Lenten Devotions webpage after 10 am daily.

National Lutheran Schools Week is a time for connections!

Students and classes connect in creative activities. Teachers and administrators intentionally connect with families. Schools and congregations connect in celebrating ministry partnerships. The Lutheran school connects with the local and broader community.

The most important connection is with Christ. National Lutheran Schools Week celebrates Christ as the focus of the Lutheran school for a special week and every day in every activity. This week’s textual focus, John 15:1–5, declares that He is “the vine” and only by connecting to Him there is life and fruit.

Living Donor Request

Roy Heflin (DCE Emeritus) has been listed in our prayers for kidney issues. He needs a kidney transplant or will have to be put on dialysis.

Please read this message from Roy:

I’m asking for MORE PRAYERS.

I am now in Stage 5 Kidney Disease. 

Dialysis is the next step unless a donor is found.

Please PRAY about this request and consider asking your pastor to announce it at church and publicize it for your congregation.

Please continue to pray for me to find a Kidney donor! CONTACT Information is linked here if God moves you or a friend to donate a Kidney for me.

NOTE: Every person who completes the Donor Application will increase the possibility of Roy receiving a donated kidney even if you are not a match for him.

Please share the Living Donor information with everyone.

FLGA District Treasurer Workshop

The Florida Georgia District will host a FREE Treasurer's Workshop via ZOOM on February 24 from 10 am to 1:30 pm.

Individuals within the church who have financial responsibilities should participate. This session will be a high-level general overview, and you will have an opportunity to get your questions answered.

Discussion topics include employment issues, administrating the organization, taxes, accounting processes, and more! You can learn more and register here.

Give Hope—Help Families in Ukraine

For over 30 years, early childhood centers and K-12 schools in the Florida-Georgia District

have partnered to support a special project called Hearts for Jesus. Simply stated, the 60+ Lutheran school ministries in Florida and Georgia designate the chapel offerings for the month of February (or whatever month you choose) to support a ministry somewhere beyond our borders.

Helping Hands Eastern European Ministries is the 2023-2024 Hearts for Jesus project. Schools can participate by collecting money through offerings and creating prayer cards. For $16, a family receives a food package to make 6-7 meals. Helping Hands works directly with Lutheran pastors in Eastern Europe.

Learn more about Helping Hands Eastern European Ministries and find all the 2024 Hearts for Jesus resources on the webpage.

Upcoming

District Events

75th Anniversary Capital Campaign

2024 FLGA District Lutheran School Music Festival

2024 Veterans of the Cross Gathering

2024 Ministry Wives Retreat

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