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 Welcome to the E-Communique, the official e-news magazine of the Atlantic District.
Please email Kristen Schulz with comments, suggestions and articles for the next issue.
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Letter from the President
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Andy Walks With Me
A blessed Advent to each and everyone within hailing distance of our Communique!
The old standard hymn "In the Garden" reflects the story of Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus on Easter morning. The refrain begins, "And.......He walks, with me and He talks with me and He tells me I am His own..." In a congregation with many first generation English speakers, more than once I've had to face the question, "Who is this Andy, who walks with us and talks with us?"
Advent provides an appropriate answer. Every year Advent is initiated with a saints' day on November 30. That saint is Andrew, the brother of Peter. Andrew is, from our biblical description, a yentl. He's not the center of attention. He's somewhere else. Andrew is around the edges of the crowd. He's the introducer, the kind of guy who puts people together, the kind of person who gives off a reflected radiance, whom you seek because of his connection to the source of his own power and strength.
Click here to read full article.
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DONATE ONLINE!
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convenience, you may now make a gift to the Atlantic District online at
www.ad-lcms.org
Please visit our website often for news
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Mission Society Advent Appeal
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"Now is THE RIGHT TIME to send a gift of holiday love to the Atlantic District Mission Society. We're all challenged in these difficult times, but out there in the neighborhoods of our missionaries and parishes, TODAY is the right time for someone to hear and see the love of Jesus. Your gift can assist in bringing that miracle of faith to pass."
Click here to read the full letter.
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Festival of Workshops 2010
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...SAVE THE DATE...
Saturday, March 6, 2010 is the next Atlantic District FESTIVAL OF WORKSHOPS!
Please highlight this on your congregational and personal calendar. Plan to bring a group to take advantage of the many strategic resources, networking opportunities, as well as time for prayer and praise.
Workshop info and registration will be available in January. If you have a specific request contact the AD Task Force Ministries Coordinator at janet.george@ad-lcms.org
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ATLANTIC
DISTRICT LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE
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Congratulations to our own Maureen Consiglio, for being appointed chairman of the 2013 Lutheran Women's Missionary League Convention Host Committee! Click here for full article from the LCMS Reporter online.
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An Invitation to Join the District's "Stop, Drop & Pray" Team
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"We do not make requests from you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act!" Daniel 9:18-19
Do you believe in God's power through prayer to dramatically increase the effectiveness of our mission and kingdom work? Are you a member of the Atlantic District Mission Society's "Stop, drop and pray" network? If not, I invite you to join our prayer team today in seeking out God's blessing and provision for all our outreach efforts. We seek to faithfully partner with the Lord in the essential work of extending the kingdom of God on earth. To enroll, simply contact me at carol.mittelstaedt@ad-lcms.org or call me at
914-337-5700, ext. 6.
When you join "Stop, drop and pray," you'll receive a free weekly E-Letter reminding you to stop what you are doing and take time out to pray for specific mission projects and events throughout the District. As you read through the weekly prayers you will add your voice to others asking God's help for our missionaries and church members so that they may Engage the World with the Gospel of Hope and bring the knowledge and love of Christ Jesus to the unchurched in their communities.
We would love to pray for your special project, too! If your congregation is engaged in an outreach initiative or has a special event planned, please let me know so that I can add it to our prayers.
Blessings!
Carol Mittelstaedt
Mission Society Development Officer
Atlantic District - LCMS
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National Youth Gathering - July 2010 in New Orleans
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Click here for a Gathering Update
What's New on the Gathering Website? Find out here!
Questions about the Gathering? Don't hesitate to contact Jennn Partlow, the Atlantic District Coordinator for the 2010 NYG! Send her an email at jennn@oursaviorlutheran.org or call (914) 337-5700 ext. 2.
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New Atlantic District Board Members
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The Atlantic District Board of Directors met on September 24 and included new members as of the June 2009 convention.
Welcome to Susan Stewart of Zion, Schenectady, Bonnie Mueller of Bethlehem, Delmar, James Darden of Trinity, Locust Manor, Douglas Kurz, Treasurer, from Resurrection, Garden City, Matthew Dummann of Our Saviour, Bronx, Rev. Charles Byer, VP Region 3, from Our Redeemer,
Aquebogue, the Rev. Marvin Griffin, Sr, of Grace, Queens Village, and
Dr. Joy Elwell of Village, Bronxville.
Click here to see new members of the Board.
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Calling All Parish Nurses & Health Ministry Leaders
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A Parish Nurse Conference is being planned for
March 20, 2010 at The Wartburg in Mount Vernon. The planning committee is
updating records so that information can get to all concerned. If your
congregation has a parish nurse or health ministry team leader, please send
names, contact information and church information to Joan Nathan,
htlcoffice@optonline.net
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Judith Benke Receives Silent Samaritan Award
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Click here to view article from Westchester.com
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District Congregation News & Events
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Take a look here at some of the exciting things happening with congregations in the Atlantic District, including:
- Grace, Queens Village - An inspiring article about Mike Griffin, son of Pastor and Shirley Griffin
- True Light, Manhattan - The Rev. Leong Wa Chu was installed as Associate Pastor
- Immanuel, Whitestone - World Vision Trip to Dominican Republic & Halloween Outreach
Click here to view upcoming events sponsored by Atlantic District congregations, including:
- Good Shepherd, Laurelton - Christmas Cantata
- Village, Bronxville - Christmas activities and services
- Redeemer, Bayside - Living Nativity event (Redeemer's annual outdoor Christmas pageant) & "A Child is Born in Bethlehem": Epiphany Lessons & Carols
- Christ, East Moriches - Advent and Christmas activities
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Two Upcoming Concert Opportunities
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- Lost & Found Christmas Show, featuring Justin Vetrano!
Friday, December 11 - click here for flyer and more info.
- Michael Card presents: A Journey through the Scriptures in Song
Thursday, December 3 - click here for flyer and more info.
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Upcoming Events at MLHS
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Click here to view the latest news and upcoming events at Martin Luther High School
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MLHS Presents Garrison Keillor
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Conversations of Hope Symposium at Concordia Seminary
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We invite you to attend the Second Multi-Ethnic Symposium February 1-2, 2010, at ConcordiaSeminary, St. Louis, MO. Our theme is "Conversations of Hope." Our conversations will be planned around our confessional unity, affirming the strengths and potential the brothers and sisters bring from multiple perspectives.
Links for further info:
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New Look for LCMS Website
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Take a look at the newly designed and updated LCMS website!
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~ Check the calendar on the Atlantic District website for the latest events ~
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This is an e-mail from the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
If you would like to submit an article for publication in the E-Communique, please send it via email to Kristen Schulz @
Thank you and God's Blessings!
Atlantic District LCMS
171 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
www.ad-lcms.org
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