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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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IMMIGRATION REFORM
Bible-Style
The New Testament gives wonderful evidence of a rapidly-changing world. The "Pax Romana" allowed people global access around the Mediterranean circle, with protections and travel plans maximized to get people with a little bit of money out from the very tiny boundaries of their prior existence. Click here to read more...
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Witness in the Public Square
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Save The Date! 
A Luncheon Honoring Regional and National Leaders For their Contribution to Missions The New York Athletic Club Monday, October 15, 2012, 11:30 a.m. **Please note the date of the luncheon has been changed. More information will be coming soon** |
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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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Happy Birthday to the following AD Pastors... |
July Birthdays
Rev. John Hannah July 5th
Rev. William Hempel July 5th
Rev. Kelly Ray Meritt July 6th
Rev. Roy Minnix July 6th
Rev. Richard Jones July 7th
Rev. Elwood Mather July 11th
Rev. Jon Ellingworth July 17th
Rev. Derek Lecakes July 25th
Rev. Paul Wagner July 29th
Rev. Henry Albrechtsen July 31st
Rev. Hugo Berger July 31st
August Birthdays
Rev. Richard Johnson August 7th
Rev. Joshua Kim August 13th
Rev. Ben Bahr August 14th
Rev. Bruce Rudolf August 15th
Rev. Marvin Griffin August 16th
Rev. Arthur Downing August 19th
Rev. David Elseroad August 19th
Rev. John Stoudt August 21st
Rev. Roberto Munoz August 22nd
Rev. Justin Vetrano August 23rd
Rev. Shawn Dugan August 31st
(We apologize if we've missed any of our Pastors birthdays. Please contact the District office to let us know.)
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Transforming Churches Network |
Save the Date
Transforming Churches Network
Hinge Event
Saturday November 10th at
Our Savior, Colonie in upstate New York
9am to 3pm
Wouldn't it be fantastic if all our churches were enthusiastically and effectively reaching unchurched and unbelieving people with the Gospel?
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 a Hinge Training Event in our district.
Plan to bring a group from your church and get excited together.
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Congregational News and Events
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| See all the latest congregational news and congregational events from Atlantic District congregations, including:
Church for All Nations -- TheStoopNY Concert Series, Midweek Bible Study
Christ the King, Pawling --
Celebration of 10th Anniversary of Rev. Jon Ellingworth's Ordination, 50th Anniversary Celebration
SonRise, Pottersville -- Sonrise Camp
St. Luke's, Dix Hills -- Adopt a Student, Blessing of the Animals
St. Paul, Bethpage -- SonRise National Park VBS Village Lutheran, Bronxville -- Good News Christian Coffee House, Vacation Bible School, Prayer Services, TeamChapel-NYC Marathon
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58th Atlantic District Convention News |
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Delegates to 58th Convention of the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Gather and Re-elected Dr. David H. Benke to Eighth Term as President. Click here to read the Press Release about the Convention.
Click here to read the article from "The Reporter"
Convention Offering
It is with thanksgiving that we announce that the District received over $30,000.00 through the Convention offering. This is a 30% increase over the 2009 Convention offering. We recognize that God enables us to give and serve Him even in trying economic times. We are grateful to have these funds to put toward the work of the Mission Society and its' many endeavors to "engage the world with the Gospel of hope". Thank you so much to all of you who gave.
Carol Mittelstaedt
Atlantic District Mission Society Coordinator
Click here to visit the 58th Atlantic District Convention site.
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2013 National Youth Gathering | |
The 2013 LCMS National Youth Gathering "Live Loved" is taking place in San Antonio, TX from July 1-5, 2013. Rev. Matthew Gonzalez serves as our District Coordinator.
Please send any questions that you have to: Pastor@trinitylutheranbronx.org.
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ATLANTIC DISTRICT LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE |
By the grace of God and with the help of an overage from the previous biennium, the Atlantic District LWML has the funds to pay our first mission grant of the biennium, "Train a child in the way he should go" Prov. 22:6. We are now on our way to paying mission grant #2!
Here are the Mission Grants for the 2012-2014 biennium. This month, Mission Grant #1 is highlighted.
1. "Train a child in the way he should go" Prov. 22:6 $2,000.00
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bethpage, NY, has supported its Sunday school for the past 88 years of its existence. Children ages 3-14 learn that Jesus is their Savior who loves them, watches over them and protects them throughout their lives. Now because of troubling times and the church's financial situation, St. Paul no longer has the finances to pay for Sunday school curriculum. The mission grant funds will be used to obtain the curriculum needed for the volunteer teachers to teach the Gospel message to the children who can then take home their lesson sheets, enabling them to share the Good News about Jesus with their families, some of whom may be non-members who do not attend church.
2. Helping in the Midst of Disaster$3,000.00
3. Wrap Around Program - "Covered by Grace"$2,400.00
4. Courageous Dads!$600.00
5. Food, Fun & Faith: A Confirmation Adventure$1,300.00
6. Young Women of God on the Move $5,000.00
7. Women of Christ Too$1,800.00
8. Trinity Community Outreach$800.00
9. Operation Barnabas$2,500.00
10. Community Garden Outreach$5,000.00
11. Bilingual VBS at THE LIFE Church$3,000.00
12. Meet Them where They Are$6,500.00
13. Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry $3,600.00
14. Arts in Mission-NY (AIM) www.artsinmissionny.org$3,845.00
15. Food Pantry of Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Cove, NY$1,500.00
16. Reaching the Unreached with Gospel Message$2,755.00
2012-2014 Total Mission Goal$76,000
In order for us to meet our mission goal for the 2012-2014 biennium, it is important to send in your mite donations on a regular basis. No amount is too small!
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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 at: troemke@nycap.rr.com 518/669-0790
Click here for the Application Form.
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| Koinonia Summer Events | |
Amazing opportunity for families in July at Koinonia! Three additional weeks for "Renewing the Family of God" will be offered the last three weeks in July. With Monday through Friday activities -- from Bible study and worship to arts & music, activities for kids & events for everyone -- the whole Koinonia family will be refreshed in a multi-generation setting.
Sessions led by presenters in many fields of expertise will enliven our conversation as we let ourselves be transformed by the renewing of our minds and hearts.
Please visit our website www.koinoniany.org or give us a call 845-557-8335 with any questions or to register
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| Lutheran Social Services - Early Life | |
Lutheran Social Services of New York is excited to announce our new Early LIFE preschools. History is made as we embark on a mission to launch 13 new sites under the umbrella of Lutheran Social Services of New York! Click here for more information.
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Concordia Theological Seminary | |
FORT WAYNE, IN (CTS)-Check out the upcoming events offered by Concordia Theological Seminary campus, 6600 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
For additional information concerning all events, please go to our website,
or phone 260-452-2100.
Continuing Education-A Year-Round Opportunity Pastors, deaconesses and all church workers serve their congregations year-round and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, offers year-round continuing education opportunities to support them as they serve. The list of Continuing Education sites can be found here.
Online registration can be completed at the same site. Be sure to check the site often as specific information for each site will be posted as it becomes available. You may also e-mail continuinged@ctsfw.edu or phone Kara Mertz at 260-452-2103 for additional information.
Lands of Luther Tour If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about Martin Luther and the formation of the Lutheran Church, there is no better way than to travel to Germany, November 26-December 6, 2012, with Concordia Theological Seminary President, Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. as your host. Cost for the 11-day trip is $2,479/per person, including round trip airfare from Chicago and accommodations at first class/select hotels. Consider joining us on this trip to the lands of Luther-an opportunity to grow in knowledge and faith in Christ and appreciation to God for all of His gifts. For additional information click here or phone 877-287-4338.
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LutherHostel 2012 | |
LUTHERHOSTEL '12 SET FOR OCTOBER
LutherHostel 2012 will be held Oct. 6-9 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. LutherHostel is an event designed to provide growth in biblical knowledge and understanding, fun, and fellowship, and a chance to gain helpful insights for daily living. It is offered for adults age 55 and older.
The theme for the event is "One King-Two Kingdoms: Living as a Christian American." The main presenter will be Dr. Joel Biermann, professor at Concordia Seminary.
Dr. Biermann joined the faculty at Concordia Seminary the summer of 2002 in the department of systematic theology, teaching doctrinal theology with a special interest and emphasis centered on ethics and the correct role of the law in the life of the believer.
Scheduled activities for LutherHostel 2012 will feature a reception and dinner with President and Mrs. Dale A. Meyer. Other activities include presentations, class visitation, student-led evening devotions, opportunities for informal interaction with faculty, a private demonstration of the organ in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, and a tour of selected St. Louis area sites. An optional tour of Lutheran historical sites in Perry County, Mo., also is available on Oct. 10, immediately following LutherHostel.
The LutherHostel fee is $325 per person, which includes all meals and refreshments for the event. Housing is available on campus (on a limited basis for an additional cost) or in nearby hotels. The registration deadline is Sept. 7.
For more information about LutherHostel, contact the Seminary's office of continuing education and parish services at 314-505-7486 or ce@csl.edu. |
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TimeLine - LCMS Black and Ethnic Ministry Publication | |
TimeLine is the official quarterly newsletter of LCMS Black Ministry Services. It serves the ministry of the LCMS by advocating for the outreach, nurture and training of districts, congregations, schools and professional church workers engaged in ministry to people of African descent and other ethnic ministries in the Synod.
TimeLine regularly reports the progress of local, regional and national work; celebrates and encourages partnerships; and grants incentives to those who embrace witness, mercy and life together in Christ for the Church and the world. We are committed to a message of unwavering optimism in changing times.
If you would like to submit an article regarding a special ministry event and/or activity in your congregation or district, please contact LCMS Black Ministry Services by calling the national office at 800-248-1930.
For more information click here.
Click here to see the cover page of the Summer 2012 edition.
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Lutheran Malaria Initiative | |
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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LCMS Short Term Volunteer Medical Mission Service
| LCMS Mercy Medical Teams are currently accepting applications for medical professionals and hard working laity to provide voluntary service in a short-term, primary care, clinical setting.
Click here to learn more.
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| Save the Date |
~ 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 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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