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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
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Don't Tempt Me
This will be one tardy Lenten season, won't it? We don't even get started until well into March, and the finish line is way out there toward the end of April. But the first Sunday in Lent, no matter when it arrives, immediately follows our Christian commitment to take the journey to the cross with Jesus on Ash Wednesday. And the Gospel lesson always forces us to face the reality of temptation.
We all have our weaknesses. Holes in the soul where we're vulnerable. Chinks in the armor. And when temptation comes alluring, the holes and chinks feel big enough to drive a truck through. And on a personal level, we all have fallen, and some of us have fallen hard. At those moments we realize two things: the weakness and mortality of our human nature, and the invaluable depth of riches of the grace and mercy of God in granting forgiveness as we repent of our failures. For as we read, Christ was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin, without falling, so that His life in us might prevail when we face our temptations. Depend on Jesus. Depend on Jesus. Abide in Christ and in His Word.
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Register Now! Festival of Workshops 2011
| The Festival of Workshops is coming up soon on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Concordia College!
Registration deadline is March 4th!
The theme is "Witness, Mercy, Life Together"
Click here to get full details, register online, or find downloads of the workshop description booklet and registration forms!
The 2011 Festival of Workshops is supported by a generous grant from the North East Region of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
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The Rev. Dr. Dien Taylor Now Serving as Assistant to the President
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Atlantic District Adds The Rev. Dr. Dien Ashley Taylor to Staff
As Part-Time Assistant to the Bishop/President
At its December 2010, meeting, the Atlantic District Board of Directors authorized Bishop/President David H. Benke to seek an assistant, in consultation with the Praesidium (Vice-Presidents and Secretary) of the District. The Rev. Dr. Dien Ashley Taylor has accepted Bishop Benke's invitation to serve as Assistant to the Bishop/President in a part-time capacity.
Click here for full article.
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Stop, Drop & Pray
| | 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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Save the Date -- SonRise Closing Service
| | A special Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the many years of outdoor Christian ministry that took place under the auspices of Camp of the Pines and SonRise Lutheran Ministries will be held Saturday, May 28, 2011 2:00PM at Camp SonRise on Schroon Lake, Pottersville, NY. More information on the worship service and the time of fellowship to be held after the service will follow.
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Seminar Led by Dr. Bruce Hartung
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"Grace in the Pastor-Parish Dance"
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:30am - 2:30pm
at Concordia College - New York
What does a healthy, God-honoring relationship between a pastor and congregation look like? The foundation of a contagiously joyful and effective congregational ministry is rooted in a good and grace-filled relationship between parish members and pastoral leaders, but how does that happen? In this seminar, Concordia Seminary's Dr. Bruce Hartung will lead participants through presentation, discussion, and group activities to discover where and how pastors and their "flocks" can grow in relationship to build a stronger, holistic, and more mission-driven community of faith!
Click here for more information.
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District Congregations News & Events
| See all the latest congregational news and congregational events from Atlantic District congregations, including:
- St. John, Sayville -- Handbell Festival
- Resurrection, Garden City -- Cafe Ablaze
- True Light -- 75th Anniversary Celebration
- St. John, Holbrook -- Receives Grants
- Village, Bronxville -- Chapel School Store
- St. Peter, Brooklyn -- Deacons Commissioned
- Good Shepherd, Brooklyn -- Special Services Schedule
- St. Matthew's, Dongan Hills -- "Classic Classical Music"
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ATLANTIC DISTRICT LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE
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Are you planning on attending the
LWML Convention in Peoria, Illinois?
Registration begins on March 1st!
Plan on joining your sisters and brothers in Christ for what is sure to be a wonderful event!Information and registration forms can be found in the Winter Quarterlyoryou may register online. Visit the LWML website at: www.lwml.org
Being with Jesus - Living on the Edge
LWML Convention June 23-26, 2011
Peoria, Illinois
Thank you for your continued support of the Atlantic District LWML. Your generous mite box donations assist in spreading the love of Jesus to a lost and dying world. Here are the Mission Grants for the 2010-2012 biennium. This month, Mission Grant #10 is highlighted. *Please note that mission grant #4 has been rescinded by the requestor.
1. Blessed Are You Among Women .............................................................$1,500.002. Building Young Women of the Faith ....................................................$4,000.003. Christian Children's Books for Marshallese Children .......................$6,000.00 4. SonRise - Mill Neck Outdoor Mission to Special Needs Children.....$4,800.00* 5. Bilingual VBS at the Life Church............................................................$3,000.00 6. Art and Music Enrichment Classes (LCCNH).......................................$1,000.00 7. Open The Doors and See All the People .................................................$1,250.00 8. Let the Children Come - Let the Children Sing................................... $4,000.00 9. Seminary Student Tuition Assistance Matching Grant ....................$5,000.00 10. MOST Ministries Water Outreach Project...........................................$2,870.00Water-borne infections that are easily and successfully prevented/treated in the United States can cause severe illness and death in developing countries where 70% of people lack access to safe water. Many of these people are dying without knowing "the gift of living water" as well. MOST Ministries (Mission Opportunities Short Term, a Recognized Service Organization of LCMS) plans to send volunteer teams to share the gospel message while building latrines and water filtration systems, teaching good hygiene and elementary treatment of common illnesses. 11. Lord, Make Me A Missionary: Answering the Call For Workers in the Harvest Field .................................................................................................$5,000.00 12. Scholarship for Atlantic District Missionary Frank Hwang............ $2,000.00 13. Outreach to Concordia College from Village Lutheran....................$4,580.00In order for us to meet our mission goal for the 2010-2012 biennium, it is important to send in your mite donations on a regular basis. No amount is too small! Please send them to:
Mrs. Virginia Wirsing
4 Garden Lane
Yaphank, NY 11980
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Concordia College Offers Italy Trip
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National Lutheran School Funding Academy
| Funding Academy I is an intense, three-day workshop which empowers participants to
understand their current methods of school funding, compare their model to that used by
others, and expand their knowledge to improve and enhance the direction of their school.
Click here for more details.
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Cambodian Mission Update
| In November 2009, South Asian Disaster Relief, a subcommitttee of the Atlantic District's Task Force on Health and Human Care, made a grant of $1,000 to the LCMS World Mission to help fund the ministry of Rev. Dr. Fungchatou Lo in Cambodia. Click here to read Rev. Lo's latest report from Cambodia.
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Health Care Tax Credit
| To help increase awareness about the 2010 Small Business Health Care Tax Credit made available through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (health care reform), Concordia Plan Services has developed a document providing information about the credit and a sample illustration of the steps involved with calculating the credit. We will be running a News story with this information on our website, but we also ask that you share the attached document with LCMS employers to help spread the word about the availability of this credit.
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New Resource for Youth
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Christ-Centered Weekly Club Program
Pioneer Clubs
Now, a weekly club program that shares your passion to teach, evangelize and disciple young people.
At Pioneer Clubs®, kids will:
- study the Bible-and apply God's Word
- memorize Scripture
- learn Christian values
- grow spiritually
- develop new skills
Learn how you can help the children in your school, church and community make Christ Lord in every aspect of life! Call 800-694-CLUB (2582), or visit our website today.
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New Lion of Judah Website
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Check out the new Lion of Judah Website!
www.LionOfJudahTheMovie.com
Go there for all of the latest Lion of Judah news, contests, downloads, free stuff, ambassador info and animated features.
Get Free Downloads, Meet the Characters, and get the latest Lion of Judah news at our new website! As a Lion of Judah ambassador, you can be part of this history-making movie experience! You can start by checking out our new website and sharing it with your family, friends and church. When you share our new website with others, make sure to tell them that The Lion of Judah is the first ever 3D animated, faith-based, family-friendly movie to be released nationwide. It is making history!
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Altar Paraments Needed
| Does your congregation have new or gently used altar paraments that are not being used? If so, please consider donating them to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Laurelton. Their paraments are old and frayed.
Please contact Pastor Steven Roth if you're able to help. He can be reached by email at: goodshepherd5@aol.com or steveroth49@aol.com or by calling (718) 528-5068. Thank you!
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LCMS Short-term Mission Opportunities
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Serve Now Spotlight
LCMS World Mission has many service opportunities available for GEO and short-term missionary service. GEO missionaries are globally engaged in outreach and typically serve for terms of 1-2 years. Read more about these opportunities in the LCMS Reporter. Additionally, LCMS World Mission highlights weekly service opportunities, called the 'Serve Now Spotlight.' Check the blog frequently to read about the latest opportunities for long- and short-term service with LCMS World Mission. Recent spotlights include Poland, Hong Kong, and Kyrgyzstan.
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Lutheran Singles Association Conference
| Attention all Singles: This July, the Lutheran Singles Association (formally ILSA) will be having a Conference in Illinois. Pastor Joseph Cunningham, from Valparaiso University will be speaking on the "Ships of Life" - Friendship, Fellowship, Worship, etc. It takes place July 9 - 12, 2011 just north of Springfield, IL at Camp Cilca. There are also plans to visit the Lincoln sights and other activities.
Click here for more information and registration.
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Thank you and God's Blessings!
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