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Praying the Psalms
How do we learn to pray? We listen to the prayers of others. The Psalms are both God’s Word and prayer, and they serve as an excellent source to teach us to pray.
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Lifting up our prayers to the Lord. |
This week, we are praying for ...
- Immanuel-Toledo
- St. Mark-Milford
- Trinity-Sugar Grove
- LCMS Wyoming District
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For the week of December 24th , we are praying for ...
- St. Paul-Valley City
- Trinity-Willoughby
- St. Philip-Toledo
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Is your congregation interested in starting a campus ministry for the young adults attending a college in your area? If so, the Ohio District has College Campus Ministry Grants available to help you get started. Already have a campus ministry in place? Consider registering with LCMS-U, the official campus ministry network that connects and supports students within the LCMS throughout the US.
READ MORE
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Gloria Dei-Hudson is starting a high school and middle school (Grades 6-12) worship service, to be held on the first Sunday of every month starting January 7, 2024. Dinner will be provided, along with games, some community service and worship. RSVP by January 2, 2024. MORE INFO.
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Trinity-Elmore is hosting a Youth Social Mixer on January 27, 2023. Youth are invited for a presentation entitled, “Sharing the Light in Dark Digital Days” at 1:00 PM, followed by singing, games, food, and fellowship. DETAILS
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Congregational News & Events | | |
You are invited to attend the installation of Rev. Christopher Schneider at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 3924 Home Road in Powell, Ohio on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Pastors are wearing their red stoles. All are welcome to attend!
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Gethsemane Lutheran Church (GLC) in Lakewood, Ohio, celebrated their 75th Anniversary on Sunday, December 10, 2023 with a special service of praise and worship at 4:00 PM. Check out pics HERE
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MinistryFOCUS, a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), provides student loan relief to LCMS workers. Applications due December 31, 2023. MORE INFO
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Lutheran Schools & Concordia Colleges | | |
Artificial Intelligence and Real Ministry, is a new six-week online continuing education course, starting April 9, 2024, offered in partnership by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL) and Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor (CUWAA). For more information and to register, CLICK HERE
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Concordia University-Chicago (CUC) welcomed the Rev. Simeon Raddatz as CUC chaplain this fall. Rev. Simeon is son of Ohio District LCMS Pastor Rev. Mark Raddatz (Emanuel-Lancaster). READ ARTICLE and see what's happening at the other Concordia campuses.
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General News & Announcements | | |
In observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the District office will be closed from December 22, 2023 through January 1, 2024.
The District Connection newsletter will not be published on December 26, 2023.
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Lutheran Church Extension Fund | | |
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Lisa Hall, Vice President of LCEF for the Ohio District LCMS, shares with you what's happening with the expansion project of the Cleveland Lutheran High School Association. Check it out HERE | | |
The District Connection exists to inform and inspire the congregations and partners of
The Ohio District LCMS in fostering the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
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