A Message From Our District President
Renewal through repentance
The Lord
is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit
(Ps. 34:18).
As each day carries us further into
this post-Christian era, it is important for Christians to know their
birthright and to trust their heritage from the Lord. Believers are not born of
natural descent, nor of the will of man, nor of the will of the flesh, but they
are born of God (John 1:12-13). Jesus
instructed Nicodemus that he must be born a second time, which also means “born
from above” (John 3:3). This birth comes
through “water and the Spirit” (John 3:4) and is fulfilled in Holy Baptism
(Titus 3:5; Rom. 6:1-11). This is the
Christian birthright, to be born from above through the working of God by water
and the Spirit. In Holy Baptism you have
literally been clothed in Christ (Gal. 3:27).
The
Christian heritage is extraordinary. You
have received an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade away.
It is reserved in heaven for you (1 Peter
1:3-4). Your true life is hidden with
God in Christ. When Jesus returns you
also will appear with Him in glory (Col. 3:3-4). Meanwhile you are being guarded through faith
for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ who has given you these things through His Son and by the power of
the Holy Spirit. The best is yet to
come.
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Latest News in the District
Call Day Is May 1 At Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, cordially invites the public to share in the joy of Call Day on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Students who will serve as vicars or deaconess interns (a one-year internship) next year will receive their assignments during a 3:00 p.m. (CDT) worship service. Rev. Keith E. Kohlmeier, president of the Kansas District, will serve as preacher.
New Elected Board Members
To view the newly elected District Board Members click here: 2012 New Elected Board Members
Bob Streuter Memorial Golf Tournmant
Several changes have been made for the Bob
Streuter Memorial Golf Tournament. For
seven years we have held our Student Aid Golf Tournament at the Roland Barkau
Golf Course in Okawville. Due to changes
at the golf course, our golf committee has decided to change the location and
date of this tournament for 2012.
LWML Offers Scholarships
The
Southern Illinois District of the LWML is offering scholarships to students
from our district who are preparing for full-time service in the church. Application
forms for all scholarships are available on the website at www.sidlwml.org and by either email or
regular mail.
Send email requests for
applications to
danmicroth@charter.net Send mail requests and a self-addressed
envelope to: Mickey Roth, 110 Foxbrush Drive, Belleville, IL.
62221.
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