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PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD July 1, 2016 Our Savior In Fenton, Expands Early Childhood Program Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton is expanding its Early Childhood Center to include a new preschool program for two-year olds.The program, which begins Aug. 18, will offer full and half-day sessions. Enrollment options include two days (Tue/Thurs), three days (Mon/Wed/Fri) or five days (Mon-Fri). Before and after-care will also be available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Read more . . .   Taken from the July 2016 RSTM Newsletter and Contributed by Rev. Aaron Witt, Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, Neb. Years ago, I was a distance runner for my school's track team. In preparing for track meets, I would figure out a plan as to how I would run my race. At the sound of the starting gun, I would put that plan into action. Distance races take a while to run. It would be easy to lose my focus, especially if the race didn't go as I had planned. Still, with endurance, patience and encouragement from my teammates and coaches, I'd always follow through to the finish.  Read more . . .      Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri Announces the Retirement of President/CEO Rev. Alan Erdman, Effective July 1, 2016. Rev. Erdman has directed significant contributions and outstanding service throughout his notable 24-year career at LFCS. He led the organization through unprecedented challenges, navigating the financial recession, reacting to funding challenges, and successfully expanding vital services. His passion for the team and relentless focus on serving children and families in need have made LFCS a leading service provider throughout the state of Missouri.  Click here to read the official press release.   Generations Campaign Reaches $146 Million Mark Generations: The Campaign for Concordia Seminary has raised more than $146 million in gifts and pledges since its inception in July 2012. The amount raised represents 81 percent of the campaign's $180 million goal. "It's inspiring to see the generosity shown for the Lord's mission through the Seminary," said Seminary President Dr. Dale A. Meyer. "My words are inadequate to express the depth of our thanks. Donors truly make a profound difference, a positive difference as we go about our daily work. We thank God and thank you!" Read more . . .   Announcements/Other News 2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference District Pastors will meet at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach on October 31 - November 1 for the Missouri District Pastors' conference "God's Gift of Marriage in Troubled Times." CLICK HERE for more information and to register. The Missouri District will be offering five conferences this fall to support our congregations and lay leaders. The purpose of the conference will be to encourage, equip and connect volunteers in our congregations through practical presentations, partnerships and networking.  Five dates & locations across the district! A wide variety of breakout sessions! Join us for a wide variety of interesting topics to assist your congregation and its leaders. All location times are 8:00 a.m. – Noon and registration is only $10 per person. Click on the date/location below for more information and to register. Locations: 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 Mission Opportunities Short Term (MOST Ministries) MOST Ministries is a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) that connects, trains, and sends short-term mission teams throughout the world, is seeking a full-time Executive Director.The Executive Director is responsible for managing the overall business of MOST Ministries and overseeing the operation of its programs and services, managing all strategic relationships with missionaries and national church leaders in the field, and serving as primary ministry representative to congregations, church organizations, funding sources and other organizations that assist MOST Ministries in carrying out its mission. A candidate must be a member of an LCMS congregation and have international mission experience. The full job description can be found at www.mostministries.org. Resumes may be submitted to MOST search committee, 643 Ironwood Way, Saline, MI 48176 or Jobs@mostministries.org. Mid Missouri Hospital Ministry The Lutheran congregations in central Missouri provide and support a pastoral hospital ministry at the Columbia hospitals. The Mid Missouri Hospital Ministry has called the Rev. Richard Igmire to serve as chaplain to Lutheran hospital patients. The patient or his/her pastor may contact Chaplain at 573-231-2424 (cell) or by email ingmire67@hotmail.com to inform him of the hospital stay. Otherwise, a visit from Chaplain Igmire can be expected provided the patient registers as Lutheran. Volunteers are the heart of the Hospice Team. We depend on our Hospice volunteers to help us provide the extra love and care our clients and their families need at this time in their life. Heartland volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, caring help to this special group of people. Staying with the patient so family members can take a break, reading scripture to patients, or holding their hand. The help and support our volunteers give is returned to them in countless ways. You can make a DIFFERENCE. All assignments are in close proximity to your home, work or school. You can donate as little or as much of your time as you desire. Please contact Virginia at 314-453-0990 if you would like to bring something special into someone's life. Be sure to inquire about our next Training Class. District and Church Events            ( National Youth Gathering,  Missouri District School Administrators' Conference, E2 Encourage and Equip Conferences,  2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference and  Junior High Retreats: Fall 2016 & Spring 2017)  Installations and Ordinations Personnel Changes and Calling Congregations LCMS Missouri District News              Obituaries

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Daily Email: Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Note: This will be my last transmission for a week!  Enjoy the fewer emails in your inbox!
 
 
DEVOTION: Luke 9:51-62English Standard Version (ESV)
 
"A Samaritan Village Rejects Jesus"
⁵¹ When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. ⁵² And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. ⁵³ But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. ⁵⁴ And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?"^{[a] 55} But he turned and rebuked them.^{[b] 56} And they went on to another village.
 
"The Cost of Following Jesus"
⁵⁷ As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." ⁵⁸ And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." ⁵⁹ To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." ⁶⁰ And Jesus^[c] said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." ⁶¹ Yet another said, "I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home." ⁶² Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
 
Lots of harsh things going on in this passage.  Life was harsh for Jesus, especially as he set his face toward Jerusalem.  Once he did that, it was all business.  It was all business, because that's what He had truly come to do.  His face was set toward Jerusalem, because that is where he would suffer and die for the sins of the world.  It would be where he would feel the whips, the crown of thorns, the beating so bad that people couldn't recognize him, the nails in his hands and feet, and finally where he would take his last breath.  It wasn't a fun trip.
 
Notice how it says that many rejected him, and many quit following him.  It still happens in our day.  It is most certainly happening in our United States, in our society.  In place of God's Word, people want tolerance and acceptance.  In place of confession and absolution, people want acceptance and even recognition and pride in all things sinful.  The people rejected Jesus once he stopped giving them what they wanted and turned his face toward to Jerusalem to give them what they needed. 
 
My prayer for you is that you set your face toward Jerusalem with Jesus so that you may see what the Lord's will is no matter how opposed the world is to it.  Stand firm in God's Word!  Speak the truth in love!  Keep preaching, teaching, and living love ad forgiveness.  Live in Christ and know that your reward awaits you in paradise! 
 
Prayer: Lord, make me to know your will, to surrender to it, and to live in it.  Amen.
 

 

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CALENDAR

Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10am
Thurs- Pastor leaves for vacation and is gone till July 2
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold   11- Jacob Winn

Ushers- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher, and Brent Davis

Altar-  Set up- Linda Callies; Clean Up- Lois Boeger

Elders-  Sat- Roy Bohning;  8:30- Randy Sweet;  11- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae;  11- Steve and Sandy Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning  8:30- Derek Ebert; 11- Jim Rahn

Organist- Rachel Fisher
 
Piano- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  No projection this week
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND, JULY 2 and 3

Acolytes- 8:30- Dawn Sherman              11- Hailey Blechle

 

Ushers- Marvin hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte

 

Altar--   Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl;   Clean up- Sandy Robine

 

Elder-  ??????

 

Greeters- 8:30- Don Nolte; 11- Joan Sexton

 

Lay Readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski; 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Steve Robine

 

Pianist- Barb Dreyer

 

Projectionist- Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Gus

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  How many nations does Amos speak against? Eight including Judah and Israel. 

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What happened to Uzziah because of his sin?

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NEWS!!!! 

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGH THE SUMMER

Each week the children will play different board games which will be coordinated with the Bible lesson. Bring your kids to have some fun and to learn the Scriptures at the same time.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

MARILYN WILL RETURN TO THE OFFICE TODAY.  PASTOR AND FAMILY WILL LEAVE FOR VACATION TOMORROW (THURSDAY.)

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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver.  Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life! 

 

Please consider going through the training!  It is very beneficial. 

 

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister.  It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow! 

 

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested.  Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

VBS, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY", will be held Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28!!!  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!

We need adults or at least high school kids to lead groups of kids from activity to activity.  Depending on the numbers, you would be in charge of anywhere between 5 and 15 kids.  You should plan on being there from 5-8 every evening.

 

We also need kitchen workers to make, serve, and clean up meals.  You should plan on being there from 4:30-6:30 every evening.

 

Please volunteer!  We need you!

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JUNE IS CANNED VEGETABLES!!!

Remember this is for the poor and needy children of our community and county that often receive two breakfast and lunch at school, and have very little or no food at home.

__________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER 

For PAT MANNESS, who is recovering from hip replacement and pelvic reconstruction surgery at St. Mary's Hospital.  

 

For DON NOLTE'S BROTHER, GERALD, who is recovering from very serious heart surgery and will go home later this week.

 

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT, who is recovering from a  broken shoulder at home.

 

For PAT JAEGER, who is going home from the nursing home tomorrow (Thursday).

 

 

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.

 

For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now. 

  

 For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.

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Update on Don Nolte's brother

My brother was moved from icu to a private room yesterday.. His vitals are all good and he is sitting up and taking short walks. He's eating regular food and a lot of tubes have been removed. Praise be to God.   Thanks to everyone for your prayers.

Don

Daily Email: Monday, June 20, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 138
"Give Thanks to the Lord"  Of David.

 

138 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
    before the gods I sing your praise;
² I bow down toward your holy temple
    and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
    for you have exalted above all things
    your name and your word.^[a]
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
    my strength of soul you increased.^[b]

⁴ All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,
    for they have heard the words of your mouth,
⁵ and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
    for great is the glory of the Lord.
⁶ For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
    but the haughty he knows from afar.

⁷ Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
    and your right hand delivers me.
⁸ The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
    your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
    Do not forsake the work of your hands.

 

Lately I've been a lot more interested in the life of David, especially his life after Nathan convicted him and he confessed of his sin with Bathsheba.  After this, and because of his grievous sins, the son born to Bathsheba died and all of his other sons fought against him and most of them died gruesome deaths by the sword. Not only that, but there were nations who were constantly trying to get at him and his kingdom, and so he was constantly fighting battles and shedding blood.  Talk about stress.... , and he deserved it. 

 

Still, in the middle of all that trouble and stress, and even after his failures and guilt, he is able to say,

"⁷ Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
    and your right hand delivers me."

 

He knew exactly who it was that upheld his life.  He knew where his bread was buttered, where his breath came from, and where he was going to get mercy and grace.  And so he was able to praise God even in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances.  He was able to keep the faith, because the Holy Spirit kept reviving him and strengthening him. 

 

What about you?  Can you praise God in the middle of your struggles?  Can you see past the pain to the praise?  Can your ears and your heart hear God's Word and receive it with thankfulness even when you are going through difficult times? 

 

My prayer for you is that you can take those difficult times in your lives and kick them in the teeth with the blessings of Christ, namely forgiveness, peace, and salvation.  My prayer is that you can look back on those difficult times with thanksgiving and joy as times that the Lord grew your faith and sanctified you in both body and soul.  My prayer for you and for myself is that we all become a little more like David every day, realizing how poor and wretched sinners we are, and knowing how much God has forgiven us. 

 

Prayer: Lord, when hard times get us down, remind us that you are there and that all the blessings we receive in those difficult times come from you.  Amen.

 
 

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CALENDAR

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Council meeting canceled

Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10am
Thurs- Pastor leaves for vacation and is gone till July 2
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold   11- Jacob Winn

Ushers- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher, and Brent Davis

Altar-  Set up- Linda Callies; Clean Up- Lois Boeger

Elders-  Sat- Roy Bohning;  8:30- Randy Sweet;  11- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae;  11- Steve and Sandy Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning  8:30- Derek Ebert; 11- Jim Rahn

Organist- Rachel Fisher
 
Piano- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  No projection this week
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND, JULY 2 and 3

Acolytes- 8:30- Dawn Sherman              11- Hailey Blechle

 

Ushers- Marvin hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte

 

Altar--   Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl;   Clean up- Sandy Robine

 

Elder-  ??????

 

Greeters- 8:30- Don Nolte; 11- Joan Sexton

 

Lay Readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski; 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Steve Robine

 

Pianist- Barb Dreyer

 

Projectionist- Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Gus

________________________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How long did Jehoahaz reign as king?

What happened to a dead man who was thrown into Elisha's tomb?  He came back to life

__________________________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: How many nations does Amos speak against?

__________________________________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGH THE SUMMER

Each week the children will play different board games which will be coordinated with the Bible lesson. Bring your kids to have some fun and to learn the Scriptures at the same time.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

MARILYN WILL RETURN TO THE OFFICE WEDNESDAY.  PASTOR AND FAMILY WILL LEAVE FOR VACATION ON THURSDAY.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver.  Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life! 

 

Please consider going through the training!  It is very beneficial. 

 

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister.  It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow! 

 

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested.  Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

VBS, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY", will be held Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28!!!  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!

We need adults or at least high school kids to lead groups of kids from activity to activity.  Depending on the numbers, you would be in charge of anywhere between 5 and 15 kids.  You should plan on being there from 5-8 every evening.

 

We also need kitchen workers to make, serve, and clean up meals.  You should plan on being there from 4:30-6:30 every evening.

 

Please volunteer!  We need you!

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JUNE IS CANNED VEGETABLES!!!

Remember this is for the poor and needy children of our community and county that often receive two breakfast and lunch at school, and have very little or no food at home.

__________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER 

For PAT MANNESS, who is hospitalized wit a cracked pelvis. 

 

For DON NOLTE'S BROTHER, GERALD, who is recovering from very serious heart surgery.

 

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT, who is recovering from a  broken shoulder at home.

 

For PAT JAEGER, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens.

 

For LIL WINTER who is recovering from a fall at Delmar Gardens in Ofallon.

 

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.

 

For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now. 

  

 For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.

The perfect Father's Day gift

Having trouble thinking of a gift for dad or grandpa for Father's Day? What if you registered him for the men's retreat  coming up in Sept 23-25?  He'll love it, and appreciate your frugality when you spend the small amount of $45 for it.  Think about it, but don't think too long!  Go to www.t3mensretreat.org to register! 

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PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD June 17, 2016 Harrison Re-elected to Third Term as LCMS President The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, having received 56.96 percent of the votes cast, is the president-elect of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for a third term of office, 2016-2019.  Read more . . .   Praise & Worship, Branson, MO Praise & Worship is a young congregation made up of all ages of people. It was chartered as a congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on December 15, 2013. Before that, the congregation consisted of a mission group that was started out of its mother church, Faith Lutheran Church in Branson, MO, by Pastor Dar Karsten. Read more . . .      Missouri District's Church Worker Care Team This is your Missouri District "Church Worker Care Team" hard at work, learning how to communicate with each other confidentially on the web. They are committed to providing Christian care and support for our professional church workers.  As professional church workers, we often struggle with personal and/or professional challenges. Being in ministry often means bearing the burdens of others, and the challenges that go with it. The PCWC members of the Church Worker Care Team (four pastors and a deaconess) will be available to listen to you, care for you, pray with you, and support you. Theirs is a confidential ministry, so you may rest assured that what you share with them will stay between the two of you. Need to talk about a burden, plan to seek out a member of the Church Worker Care Team! Click here for more information or to contact one of the team members.   LESA Teachers Take the Lead at 2nd Annual "LuthEdCamp" Lutheran educators took a break from summer last week to attend LESA's second annual LuthEdCamp, held June 2 at Christ Community Lutheran School in Kirkwood. The free, half-day learning event attracted more than 180 participants, tripling attendance from last year. The camp also drew teachers from local Catholic, Christian and public schools.  Read more . . .   Pastor Terry Weinhold Retires Pastor Terry Weinhold was installed as pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Mo. in 1986 and has served St. Paul since then. Prior to 1986, he served at a dual parish in Anthon and Correctionville, Iowa from 1977-79. He also served St. John's in Ellisville, Mo. from 1979-1986. He has held various positions in the Missouri District. He married Debbie Hingst in March of 1986 and they have three daughters. Debbie taught school at St. Paul Lutheran School for 21 years before retiring. A dinner in their honor will be held at noon at the church, 4715 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, on June 26. Pastor Weinhold will preach his farewell sermon that day at both services, 8:15 am and 10:45 am. Friends, former members and school alumni are invited. Letters of congratulations may be sent to the church.   Announcements/Other News 2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference District Pastors will meet at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach on October 31 - November 1 for the Missouri District Pastors' conference "God's Gift of Marriage in Troubled Times." CLICK HERE for more information and to register. 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 Lutheran Singles Association For Single Adults: A weekend of food, fellowship, & fun! Lutherans Singles Association is holding their biennial Conference at Bethel Lutheran Church, in Morton, IL on June 24-26. The keynote speaker is Author and Speaker Chad Bird. Cost is $90 for the entire conference (includes, snacks Friday, lunch Saturday, dinner/theatre Saturday evening and program costs, does not include sleeping rooms). Daily rates are Friday $20, Saturday day $40, Saturday evening $30.00. Dinner Saturday is at the Pizza Ranch Buffet and Theatre is Corn Stock Theater, Peoria, IL where we will see a live performance of Cheaper by the Dozen. Come and meet single adults from all over the country. Flyer can be downloaded at our Facebook page, or email: president@lsalcms.org. Concordia Plan Services Employer Benefit Workshop Concordia Plan Services (CPS) wants members to be able to focus on what matters most to them – ministry, family, well-being. The Concordia Health Plan (CHP) is able to help them do just that! We'll be hosting a free workshop in the Missouri District June 29th from 7-9 p.m. Those responsible for making decisions about worker benefits should attend. CLICK HERE for more information. Volunteers are the heart of the Hospice Team. We depend on our Hospice volunteers to help us provide the extra love and care our clients and their families need at this time in their life. Heartland volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, caring help to this special group of people. Staying with the patient so family members can take a break, reading scripture to patients, or holding their hand. The help and support our volunteers give is returned to them in countless ways. You can make a DIFFERENCE. All assignments are in close proximity to your home, work or school. You can donate as little or as much of your time as you desire. Please contact Virginia at 314-453-0990 if you would like to bring something special into someone's life. Be sure to inquire about our next Training Class. District and Church Events            ( Concordia Plan Services Employer Benefit Workshop,  National Youth Gathering,  Missouri District School Administrators'   Conference, 2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference and  Junior High Retreats: Fall 2016 & Spring 2017)  Installations and Ordinations Personnel Changes and Calling Congregations LCMS Missouri District News              Obituaries

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