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May 2, 2011 – May 8, 2011

CALLED TO GLORY

 
 

 

 


 Doris Freitag age 93, widow of the late Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Freitag, entered eternal life on Easter Sunday.  She grew up in Kodaikanal, India where her father administered a school for the children of Lutheran missionaries.  She returned to the States to attend Concordia Teacher's College in Seward, NE.  She taught in elementary education for 47 years. In this district she taught at Good Shepherd, Inglewood and Faith Morningside. Her children are Rev. John Freitag of Rogersville, TN, Carol Sholer of Glendale, CA and Mary Rooney of Simi Valley, CA.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS & PRAISE REPORTS

 
 

 


We remember in prayer our brothers and sisters in Japan. The LCMS is committed to supporting relief efforts in Japan through Japan Lutheran Church -- the Synod partner church there -- and the West Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church, which operates Kobe Lutheran Theological Seminary in Kobe. Funds gathered through congregations sent by individuals can be sent to:

 

LCMS World Relief and Human Care             -OR-             Lutheran World Relief

1333 South Kirkwood Road                                                               700 Light Street

St. Louis, MO  63122-7295                                                Baltimore, Maryland 21230

 

 

Deacon Mark Jennings, Our Savior-Bellflower /Concordia-Cerritos - Please pray that the surgery to correct the detached retinas would be able to proceed and restore full eyesight. 

 

Rev. Dr. Ken Behnken, Emeritus – Pastor Behnken will be having back surgery on Tuesday, May 3rd. Please hold him in your prayers for a successful surgery, and a rapid and complete recovery, resulting in freedom from any further pain.

 

Michael Doyle, District Archivist – Please pray that the Lord will send him renewed strength and healing if it is His will.

 

Kittie Kelley, wife of Pastor Phil Kelley, is slowly recovering from a rare form of Herpes Encephalitis that is painful and affects her speech, walking, coordination and strength.   Other health issues have appeared that further complicate her recovery.  Please pray for continued healing.

 

Daniel Kibler, grandson of Pastor Ray Kibler – After being released from the hospital several weeks ago, Daniel has been recuperating at home and is doing well…Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!

 

Pastor Ray Kibler Praise be to God that the Multiple Myeloma now is inactive!  However, pray for strength and healing from several disabling effects that are caused by this cancer and/or its ongoing treatment and/or some additional disease.  These require ongoing testing, diagnosis, and treatment.

 

Rev. Jeff Springer, his family and the congregation of Trinity Lutheran, Whittier, CA humbly request your prayers on their behalf. Pastor Springer was recently diagnosed with a form of cancer called Primary Amyloidosis (AL). Pray for strength for Pastor Springer while undergoing his current treatments.  

 

For all the congregations in the Pacific Southwest District who are calling new pastors, teachers and workers. 

 

Please send updated condition information to karene.cargill@psd-lcms.org

 

PSD NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

 
 

 

 

ATTENTION PSW DISTRICT CHURCHES & SCHOOLS!  Our new District website will soon be launched and we need photos for the photo gallery to highlight all of the wonderful things going on in our District. Here are the categories we need pictures for:

 

·     District Buzz - (Pictures of building dedications, baptisms, ordinations, commissioning, celebrations, etc.)

·     Events - (Highlighting events in the District, specifically Conferences/Convention, meeting groups at the district, etc.)

·     Ministry Outreach - (Pictures of ministry outreach events and activities)

 

All photos must be in JPG format. Sizes should be a minimum size of 683 x 366 DPI. If scanning photos to send, they should be done at 100% size, at 300 DPI, full color (unless original is black & white). We do not want any links to storage photos sites. Please send photos directly via email to Karene.Cargill@psd-lcms.org or Valter.Bagnara@psd-lcms.org with the date and description of the event. Please also provide names (except for those who wish to remain anonymous). All photos must be cleared for permission to post on the website by all people in the photo. This clearance must be handled by the organization (church, school, etc.) supplying the photo. We reserve the right not to publish all photos submitted.

 

SUMMER CAMP – Stake your claim today and register for Gold Rush summer camp.  The Pacific Southwest District (LCMS) Outdoor Ministry team invites you to enjoy an incredible week of adventure at camp YOLIJWA in Oak Glen July 11-16.  Hurry, space is limited!  Campers from 5 to 17 years old are welcome.  Adult and youth volunteers are needed as well.  Get more information at www.outdoorministry.org or email info@outdoorministry.org.

 

NEEDED IN THE DISTRICT ARCHIVES: a person who would be interested in becoming an Assistant Archivist to help our District Archivist, Mike Doyle, in the District Archives with the intent of assuming the Archivist position at a later date. If you love working with church history, you will enjoy this job in doing research and organizing old files. Both of these jobs are volunteer positions. If you are interested, please contact Mike Doyle at (909) 985-5948 or mikedoyle@adelphia.net.

NEW!  BE WELL REWARDS AVAILABLE SOON – Concordia Plan Services is introducing a new program to compliment it’s Be Well…Serve Well health and wellness initiative.  A new website, www.BeWellServeWell.com will be available by May 1, 2011, which will be the site members will use to access the activities and tracking features of the program as well as find detailed information about the rewards program, including a comprehensive frequently asked questions document.

 

The FALL 2011 PASTORS CONFERENCE has been scheduled for September 26 – 29, 2011 in Palm Springs. Registration and hotel information is available on the PSD website www.psd-lcms.org.  

 

DISTRICT FINANCIAL AID FORMS for the 2011-2012 school year are now available on our website. Please go to www.psd-lcms.org  On the left side box, select the Resources and Forms page.  Scroll down to Student Aid.   Due Date for consideration of this grant is July 1, 2011.

 

LAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2011 All information regarding Lay Leadership Training, including course schedules, is now available on the PSD website:

 http://www.psd-lcms.org/lay_leadership/Default.htm    

 

The annual Lay Leadership Continuing Education Conference will be held on Monday, September 26, 2011 in Palm Springs.  More information will be available later.

 

ARIZONA

 

·     WEST VALLEY, PHOENIX – New Testament

Dates/Time: Begins Saturday, April 30-June 11, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

·     WEST VALLEY, PHOENIX – Christian Leadership

       Dates/Time: Begins Saturday, August 6-September 24 (No class Sept 3) 8:00-11:00 a.m.

·     WEST VALLEY, PHOENIX – Lutheran Worship 

       Dates/Time: Begins Saturday, October 8-November 12, 8:00-11:00 a.m.

·     LAKE HAVASU CITY - Caregiving

       Dates/Time: Begins Saturday, April 2-May 14, 2011 from 12:00-3:00 p.m.

·     LAKE HAVASU CITY – Old Testament

       Dates/Time: Begins Saturday, April 2-May 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

      

CALIFORNIA

 

·     NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY - Homiletics

Dates/Time:  Begins Thursday, May 5-June 23, 2011 from 7:00- 9:00 p.m.

·     NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY - Worship

Dates/Time:  Begins Thursday, July 7-August 25, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

·     NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY - Christian Doctrine

Dates/Time:  Begins Thursday, September 8-October 27, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

·     NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY - Evangelism & Assimilation

Dates/Time:  Begins Thursday, November 10-December 29, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

·     SAN DIEGO COUNTY - Leadership Skills

Dates/Time:  Begins Monday, May 9-June 21, 2011 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

·     SAN DIEGO COUNTY - New Testament 

Dates/Time:  Begins Monday, July 11-August 15, 2011 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

·     SAN DIEGO COUNTY - Christian Doctrine 

Dates/Time:  Begins Saturday, September 17-October 22, 2011 from 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m.

·     URBAN LOS ANGELES/SOUTH BAY - Lutheran History and Polity

       Dates/Time:  Begins Saturday, May 14-June 11, 2011 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

      

INTENTIONAL INTERIM MINISTRY TRAINING – This is a special ministry for uniquely equipped and motivated pastors. Have you prayerfully considered this ministry? There are three special opportunities to participate in the training. This is an ideal time to get this important training. The training will be an ideal way to determine if this ministry is for you. The training will help all pastors in all ministry situations. A big statement – but ask anyone who has undergone the training!

 

THE SUMMIT RETURNS 5TH & 6TH GRADE GATHERING Mark your calendars, The Summit 5th & 6th grade Gathering returns this summer, June 18, 2011www.psdyouth.net.

 

CELEBRATING OUR SCHOOLS

 
 

 

 


Rejoicing together for what the Lord is doing within our Pacific Southwest District family. If you would like to share a PRAISE-worthy announcement within the PSD, submit the info to PSDenews@psd-lcms.org

 

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CONFERENCE JULY 7-10, 2011

Have you signed up yet? The National Children’s Ministry Conference at St. John’s, Orange, is an event not to be missed! Don’t delay in registering—the priority deadline has been extended to May 15. And remember—the more signed up from your congregation, the lower the cost per person!

 

You can find the entire registration book on the NCMC page on the School Ministries website. Click here for the link. Workshop Details, On-Line Registration, and Hotel Registration are also accessible through the website.  If you need a hard copy of the actual book, please let us know.  We have some extra in the district office we can send.

 

FIESTA HONORING MARGARET MARLOW AND ROGER RUETER – You are invited to say “adios” and celebrate the teaching careers of St. Paul’s, Orange, teachers Mrs. Margaret Marlow and Mr. Roger Rueter. This retirement fiesta is on Sunday, May 15, from noon-2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s. The cost for adults is $10 and $5 for children. In addition, St. Paul’s is putting together a scrapbook of photos and 4x6 index cards for Margaret and Roger if you’d like to participate. Please RSVP by Friday, May 6. Contact Gail Kanneg at (714) 921-3188 ext. 204 or gkanneg@stpaulsorange.org for more information.

 

PARTNERS IN MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
 

 

 


CONCORDIA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE, ST. LOUISIn cooperation with Concordia Seminary, will host a traveling exhibition from April 26 through May 20 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Henry Melchior Mühlenberg, the patriarch of colonial American Lutheranism. There is a $3.00 admission fee to view the exhibit. The Concordia Historical Institute is located on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, at 804 Seminary Place. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 314-505-7900 or email chi@lutheranhistory.org.

 

CONCORDIA SEMINARY, ST. LOUIS, will host Brunch at the Sem on Mother’s Day, May 8, in Koburg Hall on the Seminary campus. Brunch will be served from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   For more information/reservations, call 314-505-7369.

 

DOWNTOWN CHURCHES TO GATHER!  The Association of Downtown Lutheran Churches will hold its Fifth Gathering at Historic First Lutheran in Pasadena Friday 29 April – Monday, May 2, 2011.  Conference information and registration forms can be downloaded from www.downtownlutheranchurches.org.  

 

FORT WAYNE, IN (CTS) –The Vicarage Placement/Deaconess Internship Assignment service takes place May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Kramer Chapel, with Rev. Paul A. Linnemann, President of the Northwest District-LCMS serving as preacher. The Candidate Call service follows on May 3, also at 7:00 p.m. in Kramer Chapel.  Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig, Executive Secretary of the LCMS will serve as preacher for the Call Service.  More information concerning vicarage, deaconess internships and candidate placement as well as the service via Webcast may be found at www.ctsfw.edu, choose “About,” then choose “Churchworker Placements.”

 

CONCORDIA SEMINARY-ST. LOUIS will host its 9th Annual Day of Homiletical Reflection on Wednesday, May 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Seminary’s Clara and Spencer Werner Auditorium. For more information, contact the office of continuing education and parish services at 314.505.7486; ce@csl.edu; or visit the Seminary’s website at www.csl.edu.

 

CONCORDIA SUNDAY –Raise up the essential ministries of the Concordias by dedicating one Sunday as “Concordia Sunday.” Sunday, May 15, is suggested but any Sunday that is convenient for your congregation is appropriate.  "Concordia Sunday" provides a special opportunity to celebrate the gift of colleges and universities that prepare individuals for many careers in life….pastors, teachers, directors of Christian education, directors of Christian outreach, deaconesses, lay ministers, directors of family life ministry, directors of parish music, pre-professional careers and Christian education for lay leaders.

 

FORT WAYNE, IN (CTS) – Faculty, staff and student body are preparing to mark the close of the 165th academic year at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, on May 20.  Services include the Baccalaureate at 10:00 a.m. and graduation exercises at 6:00 p.m.  Both will take place in Kramer Chapel and the public is invited to join students and their families for both events.  The preacher for the Baccalaureate will be Dr. Eugene Chase, Jr., pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Morristown, Minnesota.  Dr. Chase is also the father of one of the 2011 graduates.  Rev. Matthew Harrison, President, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, will be the guest speaker for the graduation service.

 

FORT WAYNE, IN (CTS) Presidential Transition - Please be advised that the election for the new President of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana will be held pursuant to Bylaw 3.10.4.5.2(b) on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the campus of the Seminary at 6600 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Additional information concerning the Presidential Transition, as well as the list of nominees, may be found at www.ctsfw.edu/PresidentialTransition.

 

THE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (WLI) - For information and registration materials for the WLI Speakers & Writers Schools visit the WLI website at www.wlicuw.org or contact the WLI office (toll free: 1-866-559-0002 or 262-243-4422) or email Sheri Urban at sheri.urban@cuw.edu.

 

CONCORDIA SEMINARY-ST. LOUIS, together with Peace Officer Ministries, Inc. (POM), will host “Christian Law Enforcement Chaplaincy – Theology and Practice,” on May 23-27 on the Seminary campus. Registration cost is $350. Deadline for registration is May 16. For more information, contact the office of continuing education and parish services at 314.505.7486, ce@csl.edu; or visit the Seminary’s website at www.csl.edu  for a downloadable brochure.

 

CONCORDIA SEMINARY-ST. LOUIS, invites graduates, spouses, and widows of class years ending in “6” or “1” to the Alumni Reunion, to be held on the Seminary campus June 7-9, 2011.  For further information, please contact Cathy Whitcomb in the Alumni Relations office at 314.505.7370 or alumni@csl.edu.

BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR JESUS The Gospel Outreach Booth at the San Diego County Fair (Del Mar), June 10-July 4 is being sponsored by the Southern California District and Sunshine Zone of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League.  Ambassadors for Jesus are needed to staff this booth during the 22 days of the fair.  Please contact Shirley Anderson, 619-421-5269, Cell #-254-2666, e-mail: d.ander3@cox.net, for dates and times to serve.

CONCORDIA SEMINARY-ST. LOUIS – On June 18-23, the 13th annual Vocatio will be held on the Seminary campus. The registration fee of $150 is due by June 1, 2011. For more information on Vocatio, or to request a registration form, contact the Admissions Office, Concordia Seminary, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105; admissions@csl.edu; 1-800-822-9545. To register online, visit the Seminary’s website at www.csl.edu.

CONCORDIA SEMINARY-ST. LOUIS is pleased to announce its summer 2011 series of workshops for pastors, professional church workers, and interested laypersons. To register or to receive further information, contact the Office of Continuing Education and Parish Services, Concordia Seminary, 801 Seminary Pl., St. Louis, MO 63105; 314-505-7486; ce@csl.edu.

 

“SING HIS PRAISE, HIS LOVE DECLARE– St. John Lutheran Church and Concordia University, both in Seward, NE, are co-sponsoring a national Worship Conference on July 27-29 to be held at their facilities.  This conference is open to all interested pastors, musicians, church workers and lay people from across the nation.  To register online and for complete information about the conference, go to www.seward2011.org.  For printed  registration forms, contact St. john Lutheran Church, 919 N. Columbia Avenue, Seward, NE 68434; phone (402) 643-2983; email info@seward2011.org.

 

INTERNATIONAL REFORMATION MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 - The music ministries of the Pacific Southwest District are invited to participate in the International Reformation Music Festival 2012 in the historic towns of Luther and Reformation Germany.  They have just launched their official website www.IRMF2012.com  Take a moment to look over the details of this unique opportunity.

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS & CONFERENCES

 
 

 

 


ST. PAUL HAITI MISSION TRIP - Dear Friends, please continue to pray and support our mission team as we prepare for the opportunity God has given us to be His hands, feet, heart, and voice in Haiti this year.  Trip scheduled for May 17-31, 2011 Jesus is the Way-John 14:6

 

50TH ANNIVERSARY – Good Shepherd, Yucca Valley, CA will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, May 1, 2011.  A special celebratory service will be held at 10:00 am that morning with the sermon by the founding pastor, Rev. Dr. Roy M Schoppa.  The service will be followed by a luncheon at 12:30 pm at a local restaurant (reservations required).  The church is located at 59077 Yucca Trail in Yucca Valley and the phone number is (760)365-2548.

 

CATHEDRAL BELLS - Annual Adult Handbell Concert will be presented by St. John’s Lutheran Church, Orange, on Sunday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.  St. John’s is located at 185 S. Center Street in downtown Orange. For more information, please call 714-288-4400.

“A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD” – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Los Angeles will hold its 5th National Day of Prayer Celebration on May 5-8May 5-6: sanctuary open for prayer/meditation; fellowship reception; May 7: Prayer/Volunteer Recognition Luncheon from 11:00 am-1:00 pm with Ms. Thomasina Lawrence of Crenshaw Christian Center as guest speaker; May 8: Friendship Sunday Celebration at the Lighthouse 8:30 am and 11:00 am Worship Services.  Please RSVP to (323) 731-8384 for the May 7th luncheon.

HOLY BAPTISM: THE WATER OF LIFE Join us for the 4th Annual Southern California Catechism Convocation, Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 9am-3:15pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Redlands.  For more details (including schedule, map, and other participants) visit our website at: www.smallcatechism.com.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, TUJUNGA, CA will celebrate its 65th Anniversary Year on Sunday, May 22, 2011 with a service of Holy Communion at 3:00 P.M. followed by a dinner. To RSVP or request information from the church office: Phone (818) 352-4444; FAX (818) 352-5405; email FaithTujunga@hotmail.com; or mail to P.O. Box 577, Tujunga, CA 91043-0577.

DECLARE AND DEFEND YOUR FAITH –If you would like to learn more about how to share the hope we have in Christ with others, join us on Saturday May 28th from 8:30AM-1:00PM for a FREE seminar at Bethany Lutheran Church, Long Beach.  Guest speaker is Pastor Mark Jasa.  Please RSVP by May 23, (562) 421-4711 or smoorman@bethanylutheran.org.   www.bethanylutheran.org

 

FIRST ANNUAL FAITH ACADEMY FEATURING DR. REED LESSING, June 6-12, 2011 from 6-9 pm Monday through Friday – Join the congregation of Faith Lutheran, Capistrano Beach as the extremely insightful and engaging Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis teaches on Isaiah 40-55.  For reservations, please email Pastor Ron Hodel at PastorHodel@faithcapo.com or call the church at 949-496-1901.  Map to Faith Lutheran Church, 34381 Calle Portola, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 www.faithcapo.com

 

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Covina, CA will celebrate its 100th anniversary on June 25-26, 2011 with a ticketed dinner on Saturday and two services on Sunday.  Sunday services will be held at 9am and 4pm.  For more information and/or tickets to Saturday's dinner, please contact the church office at 626-332-3142 or office@stjohncovina.org.

 

RESOURCES & REQUESTS

 
 

 

 


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IS A SCHOOL IN YOUR CONGREGATION’S FUTURE?  School Ministries provides guidance to congregations thinking about opening a preschool, child care center, elementary school or high school.  What are indicators of success?  What information should we gather?  What steps lead to the opening of a sustainable school?  School Consultant Paul Brandt is available to point your congregation in the right direction.  Learn more by contacting him at paul.brandt@psd-lcms.org and 949-892-7154 or by clicking on “Excellently Connected” at www.pswcic.org

 

JOIN LUTHERAN LITURGY TO LUTHERAN LIVING TODAY! – Lutheran Liturgy to Lutheran Living is an open access website designed to provide free resources and ideas for churches to use to support its members and assist them in their growth in prayer, worship and missions leading up to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. Visit us online today at: www.LutheranLiving.org and www.Facebook.com/LutheranLiving

 

LUNCH TABLES: Abiding Savior Lutheran School in Lake Forest, CA has recently raised enough funds to purchase new lunch tables for their students. They would like to make available the original 15 tables for donation to a school or church that would have need for them. They are round, 4 bench, 8 person, tables. Two are adapted with three benches for ADA compliance. If you are interested in any, or all, of them, please contact Abiding Savior school office @ 949-830-1461 and leave your information for Erika Volz, PTL President, or email her @ erikavolz@cox.net. The tables will need to be picked up from the school campus during the week of Easter Break, April 25th - April 29th. Thank you!

 

TOURS

 
 

 

 


CONSTANTINOPLE & THE EARLY CHURCH TOUR, May 16-30, 2011. Cost: $3,850 includes airfare from LAX to Istanbul. Drs. Jim & Susan Bachman, professors at Concordia University, Irvine, will be our hosts.  Please contact Pastor Richard Ross (St. Luke's, Westminster, CA) for more information at 714.334.1252. Please visit our website: www.educontravel.com

 

TREASURES OF FRANCE:  12-day tour, June 26 to July 7, 2011, hosted by Dr. William Heide, Minister of Worship and Music at St. John's, Orange.  We will visit Paris, Normandy and the Loire Valley.  Contact Bill at bheide@stjohnsorange.org for more details.

 

TOUR THE HOLY LAND IN ISRAEL IN 2011. Come and experience the wonders of Israel, visiting Holy places that will make the Bible come alive. Pastor J. Brown of Praise Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, will host a summer tour on July 9 - 18, 2011. Visit www.alpha2omegatravel.org/pastorjbrown for more information on this tour.

 

Text Box: DISTRICT OFFICE CHAPEL PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK

Gethsemane, Tempe, AZ
Fountain of Life, Tucson, AZ
Christ, Vail, AZ
St. John’s, Hemet, CA
Faith, Hesperia, CA
Messiah, Highland, CA
So. Asian Ministries, Hollywood, CA
St. Paul’s, Holtville, CA
Faith, Huntington Beach, CA
Redeemer, Huntington Beach, CA
Christ, Boulder City, NV
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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