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 Welcome to the E-Communique, the official e-news magazine of the Atlantic District.
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Letter from the President
|  Transitions
"I was strolling through the park one
day/in the merry, merry month of May...." This is the end of what they
call "Mud" in the North Country at Camp SonRise - the transition
between winter and summer that's usually termed "Spring." In my
front yard the azaleas are in bloom, and the garden, Judy's terrain,
is in great shape. The great natural transition - trees blossoming,
flowers blooming, birds chirping - calls us from God's created world
to thoughts of abundant life.
Right smack in the merry middle of May our gaze is elevated
as we celebrate the third transition of our Lord - through death, to
resurrected life, and up to the heavens - on Ascension Day.
Click here to read full article.
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DONATE ONLINE!
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For your
convenience, you may now make a gift to the Atlantic District online.
Please visit our website often for news
about the Atlantic District and its ministries. | 2010 Engage Newsletter Available!
| The latest issue of Engage, the
Mission
Society's annual newsletter, is now available on the District website here (large pdf file). Read
stories from our missionaries who are at work throughout the
District, and moving testimonies from those who they have inspired to
know Jesus.
May 16th is Mission Society
Sunday!
Click here for a special message
about the Mission Society from President David H.
Benke. Won't you support the
wonderful work of our missionaries with a special gift to the Atlantic
District
Mission Society?
Please make checks payable to The Atlantic District
Mission
Society and mail to The Atlantic District, 171 White Plains
Road,
Bronxville, NY 10708. If you prefer, you can now donate safely
online at www.ad-lcms.org
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Diaconate Graduation Invitation
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All are invited to attend the graduation of the 2010 Class of the Atlantic District Diaconate on Saturday, June 5th at Village Lutheran Church in Bronxville.
Click here for a printable pdf flier and more details.
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Haiti Earthquake Response - Donations Still Accepted
| The response to Dr. Benke's request to help in the Haiti relief efforts has been very generous. As our thoughts and prayers continue for the people of Haiti, disaster relief plans to reach out in the weeks and months ahead are currently in process. As these plans are formalized, updates will be posted on the Atlantic District website homepage.
Donations are still being accepted; click here to read more.
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ATLANTIC
DISTRICT LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE
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What's New in the LWML?
The women of the Atlantic District LWML
met in convention April 24th-25th. A new
mission goal of $75,000 was adopted for the 2010-2012 biennium.
Janice M. Wendorf, LWML President was our
inspirational speaker. Her message to us is her vision statement. It
is as follows: Lutheran Women in Mission who are...-
In the Word: honoring a daily
appointment with the Father and His Word
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Of the Word: made over by the Holy
Spirit, forgiven and restored
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Walking with the Lord: totally confident
of Christ's presence in serving and living.
We also heard "Mission Moments";
these were messages from some previous grant recipients. It gave us
all an opportunity to see how our mite donations are put to use.
We had elections for officers and results are
as follows:
President: Deborah Graybosch (Suffolk
Zone) Vice President for Spiritual Life:Lynette
Taylor (Queens Zone)
Vice President for Leader Development: Eunice
Bailey (Queens Zone) Correspondence Secretary: Elsa Webb (Triune
Zone)
Nominating Committee: Alice Schuman-Chairman
(Albany Zone), Cecile Walker (Bronx/Westchester Zone), Doris Scheer (Queens Zone) Junior Pastoral Counselor:Rev. Travis Yee
We wish God's blessings and our
sincere expression of gratitude to all of the outgoing officers for
their many years of service to the women of the Atlantic District
LWML. May God bless all of you as you continue your walk with Him.
SAVE THE DATE*******SAVE THE
DATE*********SAVE THE DATE
October 15th -17th,
2010 AD LWML Retreat at Tuscarora! The speaker this year is Dr.
LuJuana Butts. Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us for a
spirit filled weekend. More information to come! |
Stop, Drop & Pray
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The Atlantic
District Mission Society is committed to prayer. We have a weekly
prayer
email that goes out listing outreach/mission prayer requests. If you
would like to email a prayer request or sign up to receive the prayer
email,
please contact Carol Mittelstaedt at carolmittel@aol.com
(you can unsubscribe
yourself at any time).
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SonRise Summer Info
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Summer registration is underway -
don't miss out! For information on all the exciting
programs, visit www.sonriseministries.com.
Recipients of
the Atlantic District's E-Communique who register by May 15 using
Coupon Code 10ADC will receive 10% off their
summer registrations! This discount may be combined
with other Summer Camp discounts only. Cannot be applied to those
already registered. Cannot be used with other lodge or retreat
promotions.
Mail registrations, please write coupon
code 10ADC on your registration form. Faxes or online
registrations please e-mail sonrise@sonriseministries.com with the
camper's name, program selection, and coupon code 10ADC to receive your discount.
Summer Program Highlights:
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Kinder Camp/Pee Wee Camp - A
shortened version of the camp experience designed for a child's
first taste of SonRise. 3yrs -5 yrs attend with an adult, kdg. -
3rd grade stay with a counselor.
- Owl Camp - All the fun of
youth camp, but at night! Night hikes, cookouts, stargazing, and
glow-in-the-dark volleyball are just a few of the super-cool
activities planned.
- Guitar Camp - Campers who are
interested in learning or improving their guitar skills are invited
to do so in a camp setting. Two hours of daily instruction will be
based on the camper's ability level. The rest of the day is spent
in typical youth camp activities.
- Deaf/Hearing Camp - 6th-12th
graders are invited for this totally unique experience. Deaf and
hearing youth are invited for a week of cross-cultural camping
experiences, including communication through sign (interpreters will
be on staff), side-by-side service projects, and other youth camp
activities. In partnership with Mill Neck Foundation for Deaf
Ministry.
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District Congregation News & Events
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Click to view congregational news and upcoming events sponsored by Atlantic District congregations, including:
- Resurrection, Garden City - Cafe Ablaze on May 15th
- Church For All Nations, Manhattan - 10th Anniversary Celebration
- Village, Bronxville - Equipping to Share workshop & other upcoming events
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Join the Atlantic District Facebook Page
| Are you a member of Facebook? Become a fan of the Atlantic District by subscribing to the AD page at facebook.com/adlcms. Even if you don't have a profile on Facebook, you are welcome to view the Atlantic District Page.
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Lutheran Schools Association Upcoming Fundraisers
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Join
us for great family events that support the work of LSA as it assists
our Lutheran schools, preschools, and early childhood centers!
- LSA
at the NY Mets at Citi Field on Saturday, June 5 at 4:10pm (tickets
are $20/ea)
- LSA
Spirit Day at the SI Yankees (Richmond County Stadium) against the
Brooklyn Cyclones on Sunday, June 20 at 4pm (all-you-can-eat)
Tickets are $20/ea.
- One-day
passes to Six
Flags Great Adventure-Wild Safari in
Jackson NJ - good all
summer long (tickets are $30).
LSA Annual Golf Outing
Date: Monday, August 9 is the day
Location:
Towers Country Club of North Shore Towers, Floral Park NY
All
proceeds support the Lutheran Schools Association.
For
information on any of these events, please contact Debbie Cook at:
914-395-4787
or dcook@lutheranschoolsassociation.org
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MLHS Upcoming Events
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Click here to read about Martin Luther High School's upcoming events, including: - Hello, Dolly! performances May 21 & 22
- Farewell Party for Ben Herbrich
- Indoor Golf Clinic
- Annual Cougar Golf Classic
- Summer Sports & Academic Camps
- Thrift Shop Ministry
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Lutheran Social Services
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Mark
Your Calendar!
November
6, 2010
Lutheran
Social Services of New York is pleased to announce that it will
sponsor its first special version of the centuries-old tradition
"Christmas Market".
On
November 6, 2010 Trinity Lutheran Church, Hicksville, NY will be the
site of Lutheran Social Services' Congregation
LIFE Christmas Market.Agency proceeds from this special event will be used to support the
newly created Congregation LIFE Fund. Congregations will be able to
apply for these grant funds to support their social ministry efforts.
Congregations
will also have the opportunity to be one of the many anticipated
Congregation LIFE Christmas
Market vendors. Individual
proceeds will be retained by the participating congregations. For
more information and how your congregation can become part of this
event contact: Bonnie Olesen, Event Coordinator.
The
History of Christmas Markets
Each
year Christmas Markets spring up around Germany in the weeks before
the Christmas holidays, signaling the beginning of Advent. The
centuries-old tradition reaches back to a time when regular seasonal
markets took place throughout the year. Usually, the Christmas
Markets were held around the city's main church to attract
church-goers. Throughout the years, each Christmas Market has stayed
true to its own particularities, with each specializing on local
delicacies and traditional products. Christmas Markets serve much
the same function that they have for centuries - as a festive
meeting place for locals and a market for homemade Christmas items,
decorations, holiday foods and other traditional Christmas
festivities.
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Lutheran Friends of the Deaf Receives Grant from LuHi Crusader Fund
| Lutheran Friends of the Deaf (LFD) was recognized by
Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School (LuHi) with a grant from
the Lutheran Crusader Fund during an on-campus chapel service on
Tuesday, April 20. Provided by an anonymous donor in 1998, a generous
$1 million contribution enabled LuHi to establish the fund, the focus
of which is the creation and enhancement of innovative programs that
benefit Christian institutions and support people and organizations in
times of significant crisis or need. To date, over $1,300,000 has been
awarded to 300 deserving organizations through the Lutheran Crusader
Fund.
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Alpha: Refresh, Equip and Training Day
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Two tracks of teachings that will inspire, equip, train and motivate new and experienced leaders; and an experience of the Holy Spirit through worship and prayer that will both model and empower.
Saturday May 15th 9AM-3PM
The Vineyard Church
251 Merrick Road
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
$25.00 breakfast and lunch included
Free Parking
Track 1: Small Group Leader Training
This is the essential training for all people who have never done the Alpha course. Topics include: Principles of Alpha, Small Group Leadership, Practicalities/Admin on Alpha. This set of teachings is also a wonderful refresher for Alpha veterans.
Track 2: Taking your group to the next level
After everyone in your church has done the course, how do we reach those outside the four walls of your church with the Gospel? This set of teachings include: Reaching Seekers and Outsiders, Attracting New people to your Course, What Happens After Alpha? A Proven Way to Develop New leadership within the Local Church.
The heart of the Alpha ministry is praying and believing in the work of the Holy Spirit. We will pray and minister to one another in small groups.
To register, contact Tony Kaiser by email: tk18269@aol.com or by cell phone 917-287-2140
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New Faith-Sharing Resource
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 LCMS World Mission is pleased to share a new resource from
the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML). Faith Talk is an
interactive
faith-sharing guide and outreach training program. Faith Talk leads
participants
through a process of recognizing personal opportunities for
faith-sharing,
effective listening, and celebrating the encounters which God provides.
The goal
of Faith Talk is that each woman will be compelled to share the
Gospel, pray for and recognize opportunities to do so, and then
confidently live
and speak her faith. To
learn more about Faith Talk, click here.
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Lutheran Heritage Foundation
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 Do you serve, or would you like to serve, Spanish-speaking people in your community with the Gospel? Or are you planning a mission trip to Central or South America? If so, the Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF) has a free resource that will soon be available to you: the Spanish edition of the Holy Bible, bound with Luther's Small Catechism. To pre-order copies, visit the LHF website at www.LHFmissions.org/Spanish_Bible_Poll, where you can also take a poll to help LHF decide how many copies of the Bible/catechism to print, in what version, in hardcover or soft cover. LHF's materials are provided at no charge to those who need them.
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Mayo Clinic TLCare Ministry
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Will
you or someone in your congregation be receiving care at the Mayo
Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota? Trinity Lutheran Church of
Rochester offers their TLCare ministry to out of town medical
guests. We strive to serve people in many ways such as prayer
support, a homemade meal, a visit from one of our caring members,
free parking in our lot, a comfortable place to go between
appointments, and more. An apartment (no cost) within walking
distance of the Mayo Clinic is also available on a first-come,
first-served basis for LCMS congregation members. For further
information or to let us know how we can serve you, please contact
Jennifer at jen@trinitylutheranchurch.org
(507-292-0439) or Pastor Otte at pastorotte@trinitylutheranchurch.org(507-289-1531).
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"Cleaning for a Reason"
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If you know anyone currently undergoing chemo, please pass the word that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning -- 1 time per month for 4 months while she/he is in treatment. All that person has to do is sign up and have the doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.
http://www.cleaningforareason.org/
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MUSLIM OUTREACH LAY BIBLE
INSTITUTE
RESCHEDULED
| Concordia Seminary has rescheduled its Lay
Bible Institute for Saturday, August 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on
the topic
of Muslim outreach. This workshop will be led by Dr. John Loum, director
of the
Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT), who has worked among
Muslims in
Europe, Africa, and the United States for more than 20 years.
Participants will be provided with a unique
perspective
on one of the fastest growing religions in America. One year ago, the
Pope
publicly recognized Islam and the Muslims by stating, "There are more
Muslims in
the world than Roman Catholics." This public acknowledgment has
reinvigorated
the Muslim community in its outreach efforts. Consequently, Muslims in
America
have been approaching Christians of all backgrounds with the full intent
of
conversion. Countless Christians are embracing Islam each year in
America. This
has serious implications for the Christian faith and the proclamation of
the
Gospel. The sessions will include various topics on Islam and what you
need to
know about your Muslim neighbors, co-workers, or even the Muslim your
child may
date in the future. All denominations are welcome to this
workshop.
The cost for the Lay Bible Institute is $20,
plus $6.50
for an optional lunch ticket in the Seminary's dining hall. The deadline
to
register is July 25. To register or for more information, contact
Continuing
Education and Parish Services at 314-505-7486 or ce@csl.edu.
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SEMINARY TO HOLD LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAPLAINCY WORKSHOP
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ST. LOUIS- Concordia Seminary, together with Peace Officer Ministries, Inc. (POM), will host "Christian Law Enforcement Chaplaincy-Theology and Practice," on May 24-28 on the Seminary campus. The workshop offers unique accredited training for chaplains, peace officers, and pastors, focusing on effective Christian ministry to and through law enforcement. Key principles that participants can expect to take away with them after attending the workshop include: understanding law enforcement as vocation (God's calling); distinguishing and properly applying Law and Gospel and God's Two Kingdoms within a law enforcement context; addressing practical, legal, historical, cultural, and missiological considerations; employing Christian stress management and officer spiritual survival strategies; and identifying characteristics of a competent Christian chaplain. The Department of Homeland Security Course Component fulfills DHS Guidelines. Rev. Steve Lee, founding chaplain of POM, will serve as the introductory speaker on Monday morning. Other presenters include: William J. Becker Jr., Esq., Becker Law Firm, Los Angeles, Calif.; Michael D. Dahmer, former officer and current licensed professional engineer with expertise in national security, counterterrorism, and homeland security, Jerome, Idaho; Maj. Daniel Dusseau, Commander of District 1 for the Prince George's County Police Department, Dunkirk, Md., and Chairman of POM Board of Directors; William G. Jones, Assistant Chief, Perryville Police Department, Mo.; Rev. Glenn F. Merritt, former officer and current Director of Disaster Response at LCMS World Relief and Human Care, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Tomas C. Mijares, former Detroit Police SWAT sergeant and current professor of criminal justice, Texas State University, Austin, Texas; Rev. Frank Ruffatto, retired detective and current executive director and chaplain, Peace Officer Ministries, Inc., Cornelius, N.C.; Steven Ruffatto, retired detective and current adjunct professor in criminal justice at Elizabethtown College, University of Phoenix, and Harrisburg Area Community College, York, Penn.; Dr. John J. South, Vietnam and police veteran, L.E. and Army Chaplain, Critical Point Solutions LLC, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Bob Vernon, former Assistant Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (ret'd). Registration cost is $340. This includes four breakfasts, five lunches and three dinners, plus CEUs for full participation. Limited on-campus housing is available on a first-come first-served basis. Housing is dormitory style with shared bathrooms and showers. Rooms are on the second floor and are not handicapped accessible. Rates are $30 per night for single or couple and $17.50 per night for a shared room.For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education and Parish Services at 314-505-7486, ce@csl.edu; or visit the Seminary's Web site at www.csl.edu for a downloadable brochure.Top of Page |
Vocatio Event for High School Youth at Concordia Seminary
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Vocatio - Jun. 19-24 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host a visitation
event in June for high school youth. On June 19-24, the 12th annual Vocatio will be held on the Seminary
campus. The event is designed to identify, inform, and encourage youth
with respect to church work vocations.
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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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