All are invited to take part in the upcoming House Church Ministry Summit on Saturday, March 20, hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church in Westfield, NJ
Hold the Date - May 13, 2010
2009 was a rough year. Finances are tough, spirits may be low, and the need for leadership in your church and your community is greater than ever. At the same time, the Lord continues to work in His Church in marvelous ways, providing us with new opportunities to serve each other and show love.
Orphan Grain Train, in cooperation with LCMS World Relief and Human Care will ship 513,216 "Kids Against Hunger" meals (two semi-loads) to Haiti next week. Orphan Grain Train is shipping to Haiti both by air and by sea.
A semi-load relief shipment of food sent last month arrived on January 6 and is being used to respond to the disaster. Each semi-load contains 256,608 meals. The next two semi-loads will leave Norfolk the week of January 17. Other relief shipments are in the planning stage. "Kids Against Hunger" volunteers in Hastings, Lincoln, and Norfolk, Nebraska prepared the "Kids Against Hunger" meal packets. Food distributions are intended for all people in need, regardless of church affiliation.
Cash donations of any amount will help the survivors in Haiti. Shipping one semi-load to Haiti costs more than $5,000 in transportation costs. Checks may be sent to Orphan Grain Train, 543 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Please write "Haiti" on the memo line.
Click here to make a donation to Haiti relief efforts at the LCMS World Relief & Human Care website.
The next District Pastor’s Retreat is coming! We invite you to join us at the Carmel Retreat Center in Mahwah, New Jersey for the Pre-Lenten Pastor’s Retreat. This will begin with a 12:30 lunch on Tuesday, January 26. The Retreat will end on Thursday, January 28 after a 12:30 lunch. The cost of the retreat per person is $180.
But my eyes are focused on you, O Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge. Psalm 141:8
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church is hosting a German Christmas Service on Friday, December 11th at 7:30 PM. This is an annual event that includes participation of the choir from the German Club in Lakewood, and the German Language school in Holmdel.
Ever felt tongue-tied or unprepared when it comes to sharing your faith with a neighbor, friend or a family member who doesn't know Jesus or who doesn't go to church? Worried about being perceived as pushy or threatening?