PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD April 22, 2016
| LESA Poets Shine at 7GP Poetry Event
Students from seven LESA-member schools were invited to read their winning poems on April 13, during The 7th Grade Poetry Foundation's 2016 "Poetry on Our Terms" event at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. Read more . . .
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The St. Louis-based Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) raised a total of $424,000 for Lutheran elementary schools during its 12th Annual "A Night for Kids," Dinner-Auction, held April 2, at the Orlando Gardens South. Donations to the event were matched 2:1 by Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis.
KMOX's Mark Reardon co-hosted the evening, which included the presentation of LESA's 2016 Heritage Award to William "Bill" Bunte for creating a legacy for children enrolled in Lutheran schools in the St. Louis area.
"You always look at the successes," said Mr. Bunte, a retired owner and co-founder of Crawford, Bunte & Brammeier Traffic & Transportation Engineers in Creve Coeur. "LESA and our member schools have been very successful in reaching out to families and children in our communities. It's satisfying to be a part of that." Read more . . . | | Anniversary Recognitions
The Missouri District recognizes full-time professional church workers who are presently serving in Missouri District congregations and schools for total years of service in LC-MS entities. Congregations and administrators were asked to submit the names of workers who reached anniversary years between September 1, 2015, and August 31, 2016.
Thank you to the churches and schools that provided the below list of names. Read more . . .
| | Stair Climb Team Raises $3,800 for American Lung Association
The Stair Climb Team of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis raised $3,800 and placed second for fastest team time at the annual "Fight For Air Climb" held April 2 at the Met Square building downtown.
More than 1,500 climbers on 150 teams climbed 40 floors of stairs in Met Square, the tallest building in St. Louis, to raise money for the American Lung Association (ALA) and its research efforts.
The Seminary's team was ranked in the top 10 for donations raised and number of team members with 22. Seminary team member Melodie Bostic was ranked 21st among ALA fundraisers. Two other team members, Jeanne Anderson and Maureen Campise, also were ranked in the top 50 fundraisers. Read more . . .
Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) Program Students Celebrate First Calls
Students will serve in Florida, California, Texas and Wisconsin
Four students in the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis recently celebrated the assignment of their first calls. The students began the SMP program in spring 2014. They were on campus for their second Residential Seminar, on the Lutheran Confessions, the week of April 4-8.
Karl Glander – Amigos en Christo, Immokalee, Fla.SMP students receiving calls include:
Andrew Gomez – Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf, Fremont, Calif. Keith Hills – Faith Lutheran Church, Sweetwater, Texas Chad Kogutkiewicz – Hales Corner Lutheran Church, Hales Corner, Wis. A fifth member of this cohort, Brent Schian, is set to receive his call in the next year after completing his vicarage requirements. Read more . . .
From Left: Chad Kogutkiewicz, SMP Director, Dr. Andrew Bartelt, Keith Hills, Andrew Gomez, Karl Glander, Provost Dr. Jeff Kloha and SMP Assistant Director Dr. Wallace Becker.
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Please join us as we pioneer with your participation at the First Synod Prison Ministry Conference for District Coordinators, Representatives or anyone involved in Prison Ministry for each of our Districts of the LCMS. Office of National Mission Specialized Pastoral Ministry and the Southern Illinois District Prison Ministry Task Force are hosting this Conference at Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois, on April 29 - 30, 2016. Click here for additional information and to register.
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Encourage and Equip (E2) Conferences
The Missouri District will be offering five conferences this fall to support our congregations and lay leaders. The purpose of the conferences will be to encourage, equip and connect volunteers in our congregations through presentations, partnerships and networking. The topics will cover everything from youth ministry and Sunday School to finances and elders. More details will be forthcoming! For now, mark your calendars and plan to attend a conference near you.
- Saturday, September 17 Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson
- Saturday, September 24 Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wentzille
- Saturday, October 1 Alive in Christ Lutheran Church in Columbia
- Saturday, October 8 Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs (North Campus)
- Saturday, November 12 Faith Lutheran Church in Springfield
Elder's Training Conference
Join us down at the Lake for the 2016 Elders Retreat at Heit's Point, May 13-14, 2016.The retreat with the theme "Pastors & Elders as Partners" is designed to strengthen the bond between pastors and elders through Bible study, presentations and discussions. The retreat will also focus heavily on "Healthy Servants." Pastors and elders will leave with practical applications for their work together.
Weekend Facilitators are:
President Lee Hagan Rev. Gene Wyssmann,
Missouri District Assistant
to the President Family Life & Youth,
Congregational Health
You can register by calling 660-668-2363 or CLICK HERE to download the flyer/registration form.
Engaging Millennials, Encouraging Leadership
Presented by Send Me St. Louis amd Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Time: 9 am-11:30 am
Location: Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens
8749 Watson Rd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Register Today at: www.SendMeStLouis.org
CLICK HERE for informational flyer.
Salem's Cancer Support Ministry is hosting a Special Service of Prayer and Healing for Those Who Are Coping With Cancer
We invite anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis, or who is in treatment or post treatment andtheir caregivers to attend this worship service. The service will include songs, scripture, the anointing of oil (for those who so desire) and prayers to call upon our Almighty God for strength to endure, healing to survive, and His peace and joy to share. For more information contact Susy Schindler at (314) 352-4454 or email: churchoffice@slcas.org.
Date: Tuesday, April 26
Time: 7 pm
Location: Salem Lutheran Church
8343 Gravois Road
Affton, MO 63123
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Beyond the Voting Booth: How Does A Christian Approach Politics?
Dr. Matthew Harrison, President, Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod and Tim Goeglein, Focus on the Family Vice President of External Relations will speak on the role of the Christian in government. There will also be an art exhibit by Renea Erickson and music by harpist Jocelynn Wolfe.
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 2 pm
Location: Village Lutheran Church
9237 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63124
2016 Heartland DCE Conference
DCEs and other parish professionals who are interested in enhancing the intentionality and effectiveness of Christian education in the church are invited to attend the 2016 Heartland DCE Conference at Concordia University, Nebraska from May 19-21. Keynote speakers include Dr. Thom Rainer, Thom and Joani Schultz and Dr. Phil Schwadel. Registration is $100. Go to www.cune.edu/heartlandDCE for more information.
2016 LWML Missouri District Convention
Dates: June 3-5, 2016
Location: Osage Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Theme: God's Love Spans the Centuries, based on Matthew 28:20b
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
CLICK HERE for more information.
District and Church Events
( Elder's Training Conference and National Youth Gathering)
Installations and Ordinations
Personnel Changes and Calling Congregations
LCMS Missouri District News
(Send Me St. Louis Announces Winter/Spring Training Schedule)
Obituaries
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