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We are a regional district of the
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Connecting people with Christ till all
have heard. The 212 churches, 90 schools located in Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, North and South Carolina.
The SED office is located in Alexandria VA.
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| Calendar |
Fall Regional PCW Conference
Monday, October 19, 2015 - Northern Region - Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hyattsville MD
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - Southern Region - Resurrection Lutheran Church, Cary NC
Regional Educators Conference
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Friday, October 16, 2015
Treasurer and Stewardship Workshops
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| Celebrating at this summer's Tending the Flame Conference |
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Sharing the Gospel
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Southern Region Facilitator Bill Seaman overhears a conversation. 
When
I arrived in Chester Saturday evening, I stopped for a bite at a
hole-in-the wall "Crab Shack" in Stevensville, neighboring Chester. I
was sitting at one of three tables when another customer entered. He was
a crusty old guy and began talking about how we all have a purpose in
this life, but mixed with some strange ideas about aliens. The lady
behind the counter agreed that we have a purpose in this life, but that
it is to serve God. She then gave a straight forward witness about Jesus and how he died to save us from our sins.
This went on the whole time I was enjoying my $10.00 dinner. When I got
ready to go I asked her if I could talk about her the next day. She
asked me if I were a pastor. I affirmed that and she became flustered,
saying she hoped she had not messed up and that she had been praying the
whole time. I assured her that she had given a great witness. I also
asked her if she knew of Galilee Lutheran and she was very positive that
she knew of that church. She really did give a great witness to Jesus
and her faith. I wish we were all as uninhibited in our sharing the
Gospel.
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Students attending Appalachian State University?
Rev.
Dennis Quackenboss, Mountainside Lutheran in Linville NC, is ready to
connect with your students at ASU. While it is about a 25 minute drive,
Mountainside is ready to connect with your college student. Send contact
information to Rev. Quakenboss.
iNeighborhood Update
Ten
new congregations completed their first iNeighborhood training prior to
Tending the Flame Conference. This training helps unpack congregational
expectations and the resources that are available to iNeighborhood
congregations. Training is scheduled for October 23-24 at St. Stephens
in Hickory and for February at Good Shepherd in Olney MD. Contact Ryan Radke for additional information and to sign up.
Check out Prayer App
An interesting Prayer App to help with praying through the neighborhood has been released by Rev. Jim Buckman. Check it out. http://ahouseofprayer.net/
National Youth Gathering Update
DCE
Krista Young is the SED District Coordinator for the National Youth
Gathering. Part of the SED plans may include coordinating transportation
for groups throughout the District. If you are interested in
coordinating a District Trip to the gathering, contact Krista.
At the 2016 LCMS Youth Gathering, In Christ Alone, we
will come together around the book of Philippians and these three
subthemes: Humility, Identity, and Community. These subthemes will form
the basis for future Bible studies and discussion guides to be made
available on the Gathering website and on-site at the Gathering. Learn more about the sub-themes here.
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| Southern Region |
 A Once in a Life Time Experience for Boy Scouts from Grace, Concord NC
Eleven
young men from Grace, Concord's Cub Scout Pack 134 attended the Civil
Rights Symposium hosted by Concordia College, Alabama. They were blessed
to be there for a celebration/recognition of the 50th anniversary of
the famous "Selma March." This once
in a life time experience was made possible because of the support Ben
Mynatt Foundation, United Way of Central Carolina's and the Office of
National Missions of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Hundreds
Attend "Night To Shine" Prom For People With Special Needs in
WakeForest. Hosted by Hope Lutheran Church and The Tim Tebow Foundation.
In
February Hope Lutheran Church hosted a "Night To Shine" prom for adults
with special needs, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Hope was one
part of a bigger picture as 45 simultaneous Night To Shine events, in
26 different states, as well as in Uganda and Kenya, hosted more
than 7,000 people with special needs. Guests and their caregivers at
hope were greeted by their very own host volunteer who escorted them
through VIP treatment including professional hair, makeup, shoe shine,
nails, and photography. Guests participated in a crowning ceremony and walked the red carpet complete with a friendly paparazzi welcome.
Krista
Young, Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry at Hope
shares, "The event was full of energy, joy, and great dancing. Our
volunteers were humbled by the excitement our guests brought, and the
gratefulness their parents and caregivers shared with us."
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| Central Region |
Catalyst Discipleship
Workshop at Prince of Peace, Springfield VA
Through
strategic implementation of social services we can make an immediate
difference in lives. Our service should lead to opportunities to build
lasting relationships. Our highest call and greatest priority is to make
disciples of Jesus who can make disciples. Join Rev. Dr. David Kim,
Mission Director for LINC Houston, in the School of Glocal Mission that
promotes Christ-centered, Gospel-oriented, cross-cultural,
cross-generational missional disciplemaking movements. The 2-day
training will be held Oct. 23-24, 2015 at Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, Springfield, VA. Cost is $40 but does not include meals. Please
plan to eat at a nearby restaurant. For more info, contact Yvette Moy at
ymoy@crescentproject.org or (703) 455-1066.
King of Glory Supports Spring SED Mission Trip to Peru
Eva
Kercado, KOG Director of Operations traveled with the SED Mission Team
to Peru this Spring. The Building Committee at King of Glory collected
including gloves, hats, shirts, paint brushes and other painting
supplies. A much needed bathroom for the school was built as part of
this mission effort.
Reformation Trip to Germany on June 7-21, 2017
Bible Journaling Workshop - Illustrates Faith - Nov. 7, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Prince
of Peace in Springfield VA is hosting this one day Bible Journaling
Event with featured speakers Shanna Noel and Lisa Nichols Hickman. Register and more info |
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Hispanic Mission Gala
The 20th Anniversary Gala of the Hispanic Mission Society of Metropolitan DC will take place on
Friday, October 16, 2015 at The Silver Spring Civic Building.
Come
celebrate the many individuals contributing to the success of this
mission in helping Latino families with their spiritual and personal
needs. A Caribbean flair buffet, Latin
music and dancing, cash bar, connecting with members of other
congregations are important parts of this evening of thanksgiving. Individual
tickets are available at $55.00 for the Caribbean flair buffet with
Latin music and dancing, cash bar, and connecting with members of other
congregations. Purchase tickets.
Prayer Workshop at Immanuel, Easton on September 26
A
Prayer Workshop led by Rev. David S. Luecke, missions pastor at Royal
Redeemer Lutheran in North Royalton OH will be held at Immanuel. This
workshop is based on his book Your Encounters with the Holy Spirit: Name and Share Them--Seek More. Contact Immanuel Easton MD for further information.
 Lutheran Mission Society 5th Annual Crab Feast
Join
LMS friends for the 5th Annual Crab Feast to benefit the Lutheran
Mission Society on Saturday, August 22nd. The crab feast will be at St.
Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Roscoe Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401 (rain or
shine). More info . Thrivent Financial is providing matching funds for the event, so please help us make the 2015 Crab Feast a fundraising success!
District Author Emily Phoenix (Galilee, Pasadena MD)
Journey On... Never Alone
is a new book from CTA for HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE graduates seeking
guidance as they transition into a new stage of their spiritual journey.
This will be a blessing to the teens and young adults you know! Learn
more at: emilyphoenix.com/journeyon. DCE Emily Phoenix currently serves at Galilee Lutheran Church in Pasadena, MD as Director of Discipleship.
Wellspring Women's Leadership Gathering 2015
Lead Where You Are: Ordinary Moments. Extraordinary Grace will be held on Saturday, October 3, 9:30 - 4:30. A
day filled with information, inspiration, and choices! There will be
time for activity, creativity, contemplation and learning ... words of
wisdom, sharing ideas ... healthy food, great music, and fair trade
shopping too! You'll leave with an infusion of energy, encouragement,
and fresh ideas to take bold steps wherever God is calling you! Register
today and invite a friend or two! Special group rate for 5 or more.
Early Bird discount til September 1. Get details, download materials,
and register at wellspringweb.org.
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| National LCMS |
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LCMS Foundation - Explore The New LCMS Foundation Website
The new lcmsfoundation.org provides instant resources and information to assist LCMS congregations and other ministries in discovering gift planning and investment opportunities. Immediately you will notice streamlined menus, simple navigation and access to the information you need, any time of day.
The
new design reflects feedback from members and ministries. The LCMS
Foundation is a Christ-centered organization serving members to discover
the plan God placed in their hearts to provide for their families and
their favorite LCMS ministries.
Partners in Mission - Thrivent Choice Dollars 
Thank you for making the SED Your Choice. Over
the last 5 years, eligible members have recommended that Thrivent
Financial distribute more than $225 million in charitable grant funds to
more than 25,600 enrolled churches and organizations through Thrivent
Choice®. TheSoutheastern District LCMS has received $4,884 in Choice Dollars® grant funds since enrolling in the program. Thank you!
Concordia Plan Services
Welcome
to the new CPS resources Consultant Kim Hoover. Kim is available to
answer questions and help you make wise decisions about health care
options through Concordia. Her contact information:
Kim Hoover, CPS Employer Resources Consultant - 314-885-6722 (direct), 888-927-7526 (main)
Concordia Theological Seminary - Summer Program
Andrew Gordon (Good Shepherd, Olney MD) and Jacob Jansen (Abiding Savior, Anderson SC)  attended Christ Academy High School, June 14-27 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne IN. Christ
Academy is a two-week summer conference for high-school aged men
considering the pastoral ministry as a possible vocation. The conference
includes class time, worship, fellowship with peers and members of the
Seminary community. Participants get a first hand opportunity to
experience what a pastor learns and how formation takes place in the
Seminary environment.
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Andrew Gordon, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Olney, Maryland;
Jacob Jansen, CAHS proctor intern, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church,
Anderson, South Carolina.
LCMS Foundation - Explore The New LCMS Foundation Website
The new lcmsfoundation.org provides instant resources and information to assist LCMS congregations and other ministries in discovering gift planning and investment opportunities. Immediately you will notice streamlined menus, simple navigation and access to the information you need, any time of day.
The
new design reflects feedback from members and ministries. The LCMS
Foundation is a Christ-centered organization serving members to discover
the plan God placed in their hearts to provide for their families and
their favorite LCMS ministries.
Lutheran Home and Hospital Foundation Grant Application Deadline:
The
Lutheran Home and Hospital Foundation deadline for the Fall Grant cycle
is October 15. The Lutheran Home and Hospital Foundation provides
grants to support ministries and projects that address/support health
and wellness, involve Lutherans and are based in the greater Baltimore
region. Over the last 5 years, the Lutheran Home and Hospital Foundation
has distributed over $1,200,000 in grants. Because of several major
commitments, for this round of grants special consideration will be
given for micro-grants (those under $2,500). For an application, please
contact LHHF Executive Director the Rev. Michael Dubsky at dubsky@aol.com or 410-258-0398.
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