Disaster Response Information
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Emergent Leader Training
Emergent Leader is an experience developing your own personal learning approach. Designed for lay leaders and professional church workers and led by a team with experience and proven results in leadership and organizational development within the profit and nonprofit worlds, Emergent Leader is an immersive learning experience.
Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz, Orlando, FL
Miracle Grow funds were used to help purchase Bibles for the Blessing of the Bibles event on October 10 and 12 at Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz in Orlando, FL. More than 40 Bibles, Beginner Bibles for younger students and Faith Alive Bibles for older, were distributed to children during their worship services and in …
Christ Our Savior – Griffin, GA
The Vacation Bible School held by Christ Our Savior in Griffin, GA, was held in the community close to the church. They had four children attend, and they hope to grow the attendance in the same neighborhood with future VBS programs in the community. Many volunteers attended from the church congregation organized the activities. The …
Convention Highlights
FLGA District delegates elected Rev. James Rockey (Amazing Grace, Oxford, FL) on the 3rd ballot as District President. Elected as FLGA District Vice Presidents: Rev. Dr. Victor Belton (Emeritus, Atlanta, GA), 1st Vice-President Rev. Jay Winters (University Lutheran Church & Student Center, Tallahassee, FL), 2nd Vice-President Rev. Charles Reich (Grace Lutheran Church & School, Winter Haven, FL), …
Convention Offering
Lutheran Bible Translators’ Living Water project captivates the listener with the beauty of God’s Word and gives the opportunity to experience God’s Word through music. We are excited to announce a total of $3,072 was gathered at the convention to benefit the Living Water project.Learn more and subscribe FREE on their website!
Convention Worship
On Wednesday, June 16, the 34th FLGA district convention opened with worship. Delegates, guests, and staff gathered to hear God’s word and partake in Holy Communion. Rev. Dana Brones (Bethlehem, Jacksonville Beach, FL) led the worship service while members of his congregation shared their time and talents.
Convention Awards
Four doulos tou Christou (Servant of Christ) awards were given at the convention. The first award was given posthumously to Reverend David Brighton, who was a pastor at Mt. Calvary, Warner Robins, GA, and a District Vice President. His wife Marcia and their two sons accepted the award on his behalf. As a remembrance and to honor …
Convention Speakers
Rev. Dr. Gerald Kieschnick spoke to the delegates, guests, and staff, focusing the future on Jesus. President Walton brought his wife Terry to the stage to acknowledge and celebrate Kieschnick’s 52 years of service to the Lutheran church. LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison reported updates from the Synod and answered questions from delegates in …
First, Clearwater, FL
As an outreach to their community, First Lutheran Church and School in Clearwater, FL, held a community egg hunt on April 16. This event was a great success that brought over 57 children and their families onto the church and school campus. These families were able to fellowship with others and learn about the love …