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Letter from the President
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First, apologies for the title of this month's letter. "Joyful Framing" sounds like either an invitation to have a good time while setting your enemies up to go to jail or a "how to" for happy photography. In fact, what I want to do is talk about Mission and Vision Statements.
As your District President/Bishop, I serve on a number of Boards in the wider church. In that capacity, I've had the great fortune to go through multi-year governance re-vamping with several agencies, often with an eye toward establishing "policy-based governance." It's been a salutary and several times incredibly positive experience. However, I am quick to add that none of this was ever taught either in confirmation class or at the seminary. Click here to read full article.
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Fourth Annual Deacons' Retreat
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"O Come, Let Us Worship" is the theme for this year's deacon retreat to be held on May 4-5, 2012. Click here for more details and information.
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 Does your church have a facebook page? Make sure you connect with the Atlantic District page and stay connected online!
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Transforming Churches Network
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Save the Date
Two important Transforming Churches Network events coming up.
Wouldn't it be fantastic if all our churches were enthusiastically and effectively reaching unchurched and unbelieving people with the Gospel? The hinge on which the door to effective mission swings is the empowerment of our people of passion to become missional leaders. Since 2005, Transforming Churches Network has consulted with more than 250 LCMS churches, impacting the quality and scope of their outreach. Now, the basic training contained in the consultation weekend is being made available to all the churches of our district as a one-day seminar.
Learn how changes in our culture over the past 50 years require some major missional shifts in how the church must engage society with the Gospel of Hope. See how to turn the church's declining membership and influence in its community into a new revitalized life cycle. Find encouragement to shift the focus of a local church off of its own organization and on to the effective living out of the Great Commission. But wait!--there's more. Pastors, leaders and people of passion can address these issues and find out "what more" is offered at two Hinge Training Events in our district.
Saturday April 21st at Our Savior, Colonie in upstate New York
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Saturday May 12th at Immanuel, Whitestone in Queens
Plan to bring a group from your church and get excited together. More details to follow.
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Happy Birthday to the following AD Pastors... | |
Gerald Coleman Feb. 18
Kenneth Doka Feb. 12
Allan Fjordbotten Feb. 11
Thomas Green Feb. 21
Ronald Lehenbauer Feb. 28
William Meyer Feb. 15
Robert Rose Feb. 17
Steven Roth Feb. 16
Paul Sauer Feb. 7
William Terjesen Feb. 24
(We apologize if we've missed any of our Pastors birthdays. Please contact the District office to let us know.)
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| istrict Congregations News & Event | See all the latest congregational news and congregational events from Atlantic District congregations, including:
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JYE 2012
The Junior Youth Experience is coming back to the Atlantic District this May 18th and 19th! What is a Junior Youth Experience you ask? JYE is a smaller scale youth gathering tailored specifically for your confirmation students! Hosted at Concordia College in Bronxville, New York, this event will include over 24 hours of fellowship for your students. Featured at this event will be Jeffrey Meinz, who has spoken at numerous youth gatherings and youth events including the LCMS National Youth Gathering. In addition to Jeffrey, the participants will be lead in multiple worship, service, and fellowship opportunities. There will also be some opportunities for the students and the chaperones to have their own programming, with the students being entertained with Concordia College Event Staff. The cost of the event will be $80 per participant, and we ask that each church group bring adequate adult supervision on a 1-5 ratio. To sign up, please visit the Atlantic District website after March 1st.
For more up to date information regarding the event please visit the Atlantic District website and Facebook pages.
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ATLANTIC DISTRICT LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE |
SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE!
WALKING WITH THE LORD
ATLANTIC DISTRICT LWML
20TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION
Saturday, April 28- Sunday, April 29, 2012
Best Western Albany Airport Inn
200 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
www.bwalbanyairport.com
Information, Registration Forms, T-Shirt Order Forms and Mission Grant Information can be found on the Atlantic District website @ www.adlwml.org
AD LWML NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Our biennium ends on March 31st. The financial books will close that day. In order for us to reach our
Mission Goal of $75,000 we need approximately $18,000. With your help, this goal can be reached!
Please plan on an extra event such as a bake sale for Mites.
All mite monies should be sent to financial secretary, Ginny Wirsing before the deadline.
Mrs. Virginia Wirsing
4 Garden Lane
Yaphank, NY 11980
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.
ATLANTIC DISTRICT LWML 2010-2012 BIENNIUM MISSION GRANTS STATUS AS OF 1/26/2012
1.Blessed Are You Among Women$1,500.00 PAID
2.Building Young Women of the Faith$4,000.00 PAID
3.Christian Children's Books for Marshallese Children$6,000.00 PAID
4.SonRise-Mill Neck Outdoor Mission to SpecialNeeds
Children$4,800.00*(Canceled)
5.Bilingual VBS at the Life Church$3,000.00 PAID
6.Art and Music Enrichment Classes (LCCNH)$1,000.00 PAID
7.Open The Doors and See All The People$1,250.00 PAID
8.Let the Children Come - Let the Children Sing$4,000.00 PAID
9.Seminary Student Tuition Assistance Matching Grant$5,000.00 PAID
10.MOST Ministries Water Outreach Project$2,870.00 PAID
11.Lord, Make Me A Missionary: Answering the Call for
Workers in the Harvest Field$5,000.00
12.Outreach to Concordia College from Village Lutheran$5,000.00
13.Scholarship for Atlantic District Missionary
Frank Hwang$1,580.00
Atlantic District Mission Grants$45,000.00
LWML Mission Grants$18,750.00
Atlantic District Mission Inreach$11,250.00
2010-2012 Total Mission Goal$75,000.00
NEXT MISSION GRANTS TO BE FUNDED:
Mission Grant #11 - Lord, Make Me A Missionary: Answering the Call For Workers
in the Harvest Field - $5,000
This grant would allow up to 10 women of the Atlantic District to personally experience
the call of the LWML mission statement and enable the women to participate - under the auspices of an LCMS-recognized organization such as MOST Ministries or LCMS World Mission - in a short term mission trip where they can share the Gospel first hand with the people of the world. Sponsored by Nancy Graf Peters, LW
ML Member. We need $4,378.33 in mite donations to pay Mission Grant #11.
Mission Grant #12 - Outreach to Concordia College from Village Lutheran - $5,000
As Village Lutheran Church is the nearest congregation to Concordia College, this grant would provide seed money to begin specific outreach to Concordia students. In particular the grant would help create a "Harvesters Fellowship" group to minister to pre-seminary and teacher education church work students and also a separate intentional group to the international students, in particular the South Korean students. Sponsored by Julie Taylor, LWML Member.
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DID YOU KNOW...
The Atlantic District LWML, along with 5 other LWML districts(Eastern, English, New England, New Jersey and SELC) are hosting the 2013 LWML convention in Pittsburgh? That's right!...And we NEED YOUR HELP!
Log onto the Atlantic District LWML website @ www.adlwml.org and click on conventions for more information and for a downloadable volunteer form. This is a wonderful opportunity for many in our district, women and MEN , to come and work together at this wonderful event!
DATE: June 27-30, 2013
Theme: Quenched! by the Water
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Haiti Meal Packing Event 2012
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A message from Erica Spangler, Long Island Lutheran High School Community Coordinator for The Haiti Meal Packing Project: Your hands feeding hungry children, around the world and around the corner:
The Haiti Meal Packing event was undertaken last year by Long Island Lutheran HS and had much success. The school partnered with Kids Against Hunger, an organization based out of Minnesota , to work to feed both local families and the children of Haiti . Last year we raised money and were able to pack over 300,000 meals which fed 800 children a meal a day for an entire year. We did not do this alone, but had the help of several local congregations and other organizations who also raised money and served in the meal packing event. We are seeking any involvement we can inspire from the community for this year's event that will take place from April 26 through April 28, 2012, at Long Island Lutheran High School .
To learn more about the 2012 Haiti Meal Packing Project and to register to participate, please Click here for full informational flier or click here for registration form or contact Erica Spangler at ericacspangler@hotmail.com or 516-626-1197.
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Lutheran Day at CitiField Sponsored by LSA |
Only 43 days until Pitchers and Catchers! For baseball fans, that means a new season is just around the corner. For the Lutheran Schools Association, our long tradition of LSA & New York Mets baseball is here - and this year, we are offering prime seating! Our invitation is to all Lutheran schools and churches, their friends and communities. So thank you for thinking BIG when you share the attached flyer and sample letter!
Join LSA on Saturday, May 5 at4:10 p.m. to see the NY Mets play the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Big Apple reserved section - located on field level in centerfield - near a variety of food concessions, 2K Sports FanFest (including Mr. Met's Kiddie Field), Shea Bridge, and adjacent to the Home Run Apple! Tickets are $30 each and we can all sit together! Deadline to return completed order form and check is Leap Day (Wednesday, February 29). Please call Jim Dhyne at 914.337.3202 with questions.
Don't delay, start promoting today!
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Martin Luther School Self-Defense Workshop |
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Martin Luther School invites women and girls of all ages to join us for a series of Self Defense and Empowerment Workshops on Saturday, February 11th!
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Lutheran Schools Association New Contact Info
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The Lutheran Schools Association has new contact information. Please change the old mailing address from 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville NY 10708 to:
Lutheran Schools Association
60-02 Maspeth Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378
Phone: 718.894.4858, Fax: 914.885.1086
It would help us greatly if you share this information with everyone, especially those in your business office. The Bronxville post office has informed us that mail sent to 171 White Plains Road cannot be forwarded.
Thank you, LSA's Staff
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| LCMS Youth Servant Events Offer Many Opportunities Through Summer 2012 | |
First Operation Barnabas conference set for Feb. 15-16
The first-ever Operation Barnabas National Military Ministry Conference will be held Feb. 15-16 in Winter Haven, Fla. To register, visit the Operation Barnabas website. The deadline is Feb. 1.
The conference is designed to provide an opportunity for Barnabas Chapter leaders from across the country to meet, share ideas and best practices, and to network with one another, as well as bring together reserve chaplains to meet and focus on the particular needs of their ministries as they balance church and military responsibilities.
Operation Barnabas operates under the auspices of the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, seeking to build a network of care for the nation's military members and their families, with a special emphasis on reserve members and families. The ministry is named for Barnabas, Paul's companion in the Bible. Barnabas, whose name means "son of encouragement," helped Paul in his missionary journey.
You can read more about the conference in the Reporter.
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Hong Kong International School seeks 10 educators for 2012-13 school year
The world-renowned Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is one of three LCMS international schools in Asia. It opened its doors in 1966 to 170 students. Since then, it has grown to more than 2,600 students who represent 40 nationalities. Currently, HKIS is seeking to fill 10 open educator positions for the 2012-13 school year.
HKIS comprises four school divisions located on two campuses on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. The Lower Primary (pre-K to grade 2) and Upper Primary (grades 3-5) Schools are situated on the original HKIS campus in Repulse Bay, while the Middle and High Schools are found in Tai Tam, overlooking Tai Tam Tuk.
HKIS students are guided by a staff of 490 teachers, administrators and assistants who are amongst the best in the world; highly qualified and experienced, providing unparalleled qualities in teaching, guidance and care for their students. Consider joining the HKIS community!
The positions open for the 2012-13 school year include:
Director of Educational Technology Services (a new administration position)
Counselor, Lower Primary
Physical Education Teacher, Lower Primary
Speech Language Specialist, Lower Primary
Classroom Teacher, Upper Primary
French/Spanish Language Teacher, Middle School
Learning Specialist, Middle School
Counselor, Middle School
Counselor, High School
Science Teacher, High School
Interested candidates or those with questions about these positions can contact Jean Lau, the HKIS recruitment advisor. More information about these positions and job descriptions are posted on the HKIS website under 'Working at HKIS.
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Click here for the February 2012 update focusing on The Importance of Fathers on the Lives of Their Children. |
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LCMS Short-Term Volunteer Mission Service Invites You To...
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Join us as we kick off another year of service in Christ's name to the world! LCMS Mercy Medical Teams is currently accepting applications for medical professionals and hard working laity to provide voluntary service in a short-term, primary care, clinical setting. These traveling, temporary, off-site rural clinics will bring desperately needed healthcare to some of the most underserved rural areas on the island nation of Madagascar. We need you...yes you! Please consider making that leap towards a life changing experience.
LCMS Madagascar Mercy Medical Team
March 15-26, 2012
We need dedicated medical professionals (all specialties welcome); including physicians, NP's, PA's, RNs, pharmacists and hard-working laity.
Click here for more information.
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Under the direction of the Atlantic District Board of Directors, the District Task Force on Parish Education and Youth (Task Force #5) has set aside $2000 in its 2012 budget for the purpose of providing financial support for youth events and activities on a regional basis.
These grants for regional youth activities are designed to encourage collaborative planning and regional youth gatherings, connecting youth and youth leaders from various congregations in each vice presidential region.
The grant money would be released in two phases. Half of the allocation ($250) would be released after the first three parts of the application are submitted and approved by the Task Force. The balance of the grant ($250) would be released after the event is completed and the last three sections of the application are submitted.
Questions about the Regional Youth Grants can be addressed to Tom Roemke, chairman of Task Force #5, troemke@nycap.rr.com 518/669-0790
Click here for the Application Form.
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Women's Leadership Institute
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National Conference
March 9-11, 2012
Millennium Hotel, 200 S. 4th Street
St. Louis, Missouri
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CITI 2012
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If your congregation would like to reach out to the Deaf in your community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then we invite you to join us at CITI 2012!
CITI is a two-week, intensive institute where you can learn sign language skills, focus on interpreting Christian concepts and develop skills to interpret the worship service. If you would like more information on CITI your district office has brochures for you or you may contact us and we will send the information to you. View the CITI program under Events at www.ctsfw.edu.
You may contact us at (260) 452-2283 or CITI@ctsfw.edu
Click here for full flier.
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Lutheran Malaria Initiative
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Lutheran Malaria Initiative program staff, Hilaire Zon from West Africa shared that the most recent LMI program in Mali had some surprising results. Since 2006 the percentage of children under 5 years old sleeping under a bed net has increased from 27% to 99%. Households owning at least one bed net jumped from 66% to 99% and pregnant women sleeping under a bed net the previous night went from 31% to 86%. All of these changes are directly related to the programming of LMI and its partners.
Please consider Holiday gifts to the LMI campaign through your church, through LIMM, or directly to www.lutheranmalaria.org. All of us together CAN help to change history and eradicate deaths in Africa from malaria by 2015.
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Campus Visit Offers Clarity for Prospective Students |
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For Immediate Release
January 31, 2012
FORT WAYNE, IN (CTS)-Men considering the pastoral ministry and contemplating service as a deaconess have many questions. In order to provide clarity, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, offers the Prayerfully Consider Campus Visit, March 22-24. There is no charge for this event which allows participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the seminary community. There will be time to sit in on classes, meet with faculty and students, learn about financial aid options and just get to know the Fort Wayne area. To learn more, go to www.ctsfw.edu/PCV or phone 800-481-2155 to talk with a member of the Admission staff.
"We encourage anyone considering the vocation of pastor or deaconess to take full advantage of the campus visit," offered Rev. Thomas Zimmerman, CTS Dean of Students. "During their time on campus participants become a part of the seminary community. They have the opportunity to worship with us, learn from our faculty and ask questions of students who have already begun their journey at CTS."
Prayerfully consider this opportunity and make plans to visit Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, in March.
Concordia Theological Seminary exists to form servants in Jesus Christ who teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all.
For additional information concerning educational opportunities and events at CTS, please contact: Jayne Sheafer, CTS Director of Public Relations, 260-452-2250 or
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Deadlines for Lutheran Witness and Reporter
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Mission Training Center Spring Course List
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"Equipping Apprentices of Jesus for Active Ministry in the Field."
Mission Training Center merged with Leadership Advancement Process (L.A.P.) as of May, 2011! As partners for a decade, they shared operations to reduce cost and enhance training goals. Now, we are one organization headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, with renewed commitment to equip apprentices of Jesus for active ministry in the field -- that means you, right where you are!
Click here for course list and information. Click here for course schedule and dates.
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Lutheran Tape Ministry
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Click here for information regarding the release of the newest Bible study, entitled "Jesus is Lord" on compact disc from Lutheran Tape Ministry and TalkingScriptures.com.
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Koinonia New Leader Press Release
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Click here to read the January 24, 2012 Press Release from Koinonia. |
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Our Savior Lutheran School Kicks Off Scholarship | 
On Monday January 23, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined school leaders at Our Saviour Lutheran School in Morris Park to kickoff the 2nd annual Christian Leadership Scholarship program.
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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 at: kristen.schulz@ad-lcms.org
Thank you and God's Blessings!
Atlantic District LCMS
171 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
www.ad-lcms.org
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