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Letter from the President
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There Is A Green Hill
There is a green hill far away, outside a city wall/
Where our dear Lord was crucified who died to save us all.
A Cecil Frances Alexander wrote this beautiful and simple Holy Week hymn just around the time that C.F.W. Walther was arriving in St. Louis and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod was being founded. Cecil Frances Alexander, it turns out, was a woman. A young mother twenty years of age, she was up late with her very ill little daughter when the words of the hymn came to her as she remembered in prayer a small green hill outside the old city walls of Derry, Ireland. Click here to read full article.
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Save the Date! Atlantic District Pastor's Conference
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012 (The first Tuesday in October)
Concordia College, Bronxville NY
Speaker: Dr. Reed Lessing
(http://www.csl.edu/faculty/exegetical/lessing)
Beginning with an overview of Isaiah 40-55, our renowned speaker and author will present inspiring and practical resources for use during Advent and Lent. Savior of the Nations Come, an Advent and Christmas sermon series based upon Isaiah 40:1-11. There's No Place Like Home, a Lent thru Easter sermon series based upon Isaiah 41-55. Scholarly yet practical, this presentation will provide a wealth of useful materials for the parish pastor.
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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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| Connect to the AD Facebook Page | |
 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.
Please click here to view the brochure and visit our website for a flyer and registration form.
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Happy Birthday to the following AD Pastors... |
Rev. Walter Baepler April 23
Rev. Lynell Carter April 6
Rev. Bruce Nathan April 24
Rev. Paul Schulze April 15
Rev. Mohan Singh April 20
Rev. William Wrede April 8
(We apologize if we've missed any of our Pastors birthdays. Please contact the District office to let us know.)
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Congregational News and Events |
| See all the latest congregational news and congregational events from Atlantic District congregations, including:
- Church of All Nations --Annual CFAN Community Celebration
- Our Saviour, Bronx -- Fourth Annual Benefit Luau
- St. John, Sayville -- Madrigal Dinner
- St. Luke, Dix Hills -- Biannual Carnival Day / Free Will Car Wash (postponed)
- True Light -- Martin Luther High School's (Greendale, WI) Symphonic Band
- Shared Faith Ministries, Flushing -- Rev. James Gajadhar Installed
- SonRise, Pottersville -- Sonrise Camp
- Love, East Greenbush -- Rev. Henry Albrechtsen Ordained/Installed
- Resurrection, Garden City -- The Living DaVinci and ESL Program (THE LIFE)
- Village, Bronxville -- Trip to China, Lenten Worship, Gathering of Friends 2012, ALPHA Next Steps: Walk the Talk, First Communion Class, Chapel School Summer Program
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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
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You are cordially invited to attend the 20th Biennial Convention of the Atlantic District LWML to be held April 28-29, 2012, at the Best Western Albany Airport Inn, Albany, NY.
Our host, the Albany Zone, have worked very hard to make it an exciting and spirit-filled weekend. The hotel is located just off the New York State Thruway. Check them out at: www.bwalbanyairport.com
- Highlights of the convention will include:
- Inspirational message and greetings from LWML President, Kay Kreklau
- Bible studies led by Rev. Marvin A. Griffin, Sr. and Rev. Travis Yee, our Pastoral Counselors
- Lively singing with our music leader, Dr. Jean Boehler
- Opening worship service on Saturday morning
- Selection of next biennium's mission grants
- Interesting exhibits
- Fellowship
Registration forms are available on the Atlantic District LWML website at www.adlwml.org. Please take note of the beautiful tee shirts and golf shirts which are for sale. Order forms for tee shirts may also be downloaded from the website. Please note all deadline dates.
So come one! Come all! But come! I am looking forward to seeing all of you!
God's Richest Blessings,
Deborah Graybosch, President
Atlantic District LWML
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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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Concordia President to Step Down in 2013
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On February 10, 2012, Dr. Viji D. George announced that he will step down from the presidency of Concordia College, Bronxville, NY, effective June 30, 2013. "Periodic changes in leadership breathe new vision and direction into the life of an institution," Dr. George said. "After 14 years in my post, I believe that it is the right time for a transition."
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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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Crusader Fund | |
The Atlantic District, LCMS, gratefully acknowledges a grant of $1,000 from the Lutheran Crusader Fund in support of the SMP program. An award service will be held on the campus of Long Island Lutheran High School on April 27, at which recipients of the $64,000 in LCF grants this year will be announced and their ministries acknowledged.
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Concordia's Spring Preview Day
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Concordia College-New York would like to announce their upcoming Spring "Preview Day" on Saturday, April 14th. Students will be able to tour campus, attend sessions about our academic programs and learn more about student life, athletics and financial aid. To learn more, please give a call to 1-800-937-2655. Space is limited.
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Martin Luther High School Events
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Join us for
An Evening of Joyful Noise!
DATE: Friday, April 20, 2012
TIME: 7 PM
LOCATION: The Church-in-the-Gardens, Forest Hills Gardens
MORE: Join us for an evening of Chamber Music with pianist
Barbara Podgurski (ML '95) and
vocal performances by the
MLS Concert Choir and their director, Katie Chan Chee.
Tickets are $25 each and support the Concert Choir's trip to the World Choir Games this summer!
Please call (718) 894-4000 x133 to reserve your seats!
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Celebrate Kids Auction 2012
At the Fair!
DATE: Saturday, April 28
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: MLS Fairgrounds
(aka, the Gym!)
MORE: Great gifts, amazing food, spirited bidding and more!
Join us for a great evening of fellowship and support the programs at MLS!
Tickets are $50 each and
include a buffet dinner and dessert!
Please call (718) 894-4000 x133 to reserve your seats ASAP!
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Martin Luther Night @ Citifield!
DATE: Tuesday, May 29
TIME: 7 PM
LOCATION: Citifield
MORE: Join us as the Martin Luther Concert Choir and Mixed Chorus perform
the National Anthem
before the Mets take on the Phillies!
Tickets are only $18 each each and support the Concert Choir's trip to the World Choir
Games this summer!
Please call (718) 894-4000 x133 to reserve your seats ASAP!
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| Trinity Lutheran, Hicksville 2012 Golf Outing | |
Click here for more information about the Golf Outing for Trinity Lutheran, Hicksville
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From the Lutheran Counseling Center | |
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Click here for the April 2012 update focusing on Bullying - Parental Responses |
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Koinonia Summer Adventure | |
Click here for more information about Koinonia Summer Adventure Youth and Family Camps
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Martin Luther School's 2012 Cougar Golf Classic
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Save the Date!
Monday, June 11 the Martin Luther School's 2012 Cougar Golf Classic will be taking place at the beautiful Brookville Country Club.
Please click here to learn more.
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Aiding Missionaries
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Would you like to help out our missionaries?
Here is a list of things that are needed:
1. Housing
2. Dependable Car
3. Working used Lap Top or Tablets
4. Donations to buy language specific bibles, tracts, musical instruments metro cards, grocery cards to donate to the needy.
If you're able to help out, please email Pastor Rethinasamy at pastorejr@gmail.com or call him on his cell phone (917) 553- 9379
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| LCMS Youth Servant Events Offer Many Opportunities Through Summer 2012 | |
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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Grants for Regional Youth Activities Now Available | |
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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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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Mission Training Center Spring Course List
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"Equipping Apprentices of Jesus for Active Ministry in the Field."
Note course offerings:
New Testament
Teaching the Faith
Basic Preaching
Missions & Evangelism
Go to www.missiontrainingcenter.com for more info or email mtc@missiontrainingcenter.com
For Equipping Apprentices of Jesus for Active Ministry in the Field online courses are offered for 1) SMP (Specific Ministry Pastor) or EIIT (Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology) pre-requisites, 2) Deacon Licensing, 3) Congregational Certification or 4)for your own spiritual growth and leadership!
Mission Training Center admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin. These online courses are offered to all Christians. A minimum of 6 students must register for a course prior to Session 1 in order for the course to proceed.
Mission Training Center-L.A.P. offers the following courses.
New Testament with Prof. Ben Nickodemus - Monday evenings beginning Mar. 5, 2012
New Testament with Prof. Jim Butler - Saturdays beginning on March 17.
Teaching the Faith with Rev. Tony Cook - Mar. 17, Mar. 31 & Apr. 14, 2012
Basic Preaching with Rev. Dr. Chris Reinke - Thursday evenings beginning Mar. 15, 2012
Missions with Rev. Gary Timm - Apr. 28, May 19, June 2, 2012
Christian Faith with Dr. Jim Butler - Fall 2012
Now is the time to enroll! In our mission to serve local ministry and make training accessible, we keep tuition per internet course at $225.00 (75% of actual cost!). We ask that applicants prayerfully consider paying the full cost ($300) -- a tangible way for you to help this ministry. All funds given by applicants beyond the $300 are used solely for the Student Financial Aid Fund. We have many students in need of financial assistance -- both in North America and beyond! If the student's congregation helps with the student fee, financial aid may be available up to $50.
To enroll go to www.missiontrainingcenter.com click "Enroll" tab, click the BLUE "Enroll and Pay Online" button to use a Visa or MasterCard or scroll down to use the online enrollment form and mail a check.
SUNDAY'S SERMON - Are you a leader who could use help with sermons or would like to lead a Bible study which focuses on the Sunday readings or do you plan worship? Please ask about "Sunday's Sermon" a resource which provides you with a commentary on the readings for each Sunday as well as sermon ideas and law/Gospel based discussion of the texts. Email mtc@missiontrainingcenter.com.
SAVE THE DATE - Nov. 9-11, 2012!! Mission Training Center/L.A.P. invites you to "Missional Communities Advance" -- a weekend of cutting-edge training on "mission community" led by a field-practitioner... PLUS breakout sessions for brainstorming with those you came with...PLUS networking with missional-leaders from across the Northwest.
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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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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