Saturday, September 5, 2015

SED Official Acts and Prayers


SED Pastor Appointed to Fill LCMS 6th Vice President Term 
 
Rev. Christopher Esget, pastor at Immanuel, Alexandria VA has been appointed to the LCMS Board of Directors to complete the term of Rev. Bob Kuhn who has resigned.

Rev. 
Esget will serve as the East Region Vice President. Rev. Kuhn, 6th Vice President, has resigned for health reasons.

We pray for God's mercy and healing in Rev. Kuhn's life. We celebrate with thanksgiving the appointment of Rev. Esget and look forward to his continued presence among us.


SED District Calendar
Prayers
 
Prayers of Thanksgiving for New Life
  • Evelyn Lily Edwards born August 28, weighing 6 lb 14 ozs and 20 in long. Proud grandmom is Vicki Edwards on SED Staff.
 
Prayers for Healing
  • Deaconess Darlene Quiram, wife of Rev. Dan Quiram (emeritus, Calvary, Baltimore MD)
  • Teacher Kim Schiebel, wife of Rev. Peter Schiebel (Trinity, Mt. Rainier MD)
  • John Covach, father of Kim Winston (SED Staff)
  • Marti Dorn, wife of Rev. Herb Dorn, (emeritus, Grace, Chester VA)
  • DCE Hoyle Hoover (St. Stephens, Hickory NC)
  • Rev. Matthew Jeffords (Incarnate Word, Florence SC)
 
Prayers of Comfort for All who Grieve the Death of Loved Ones 
  • The family and friends of Rev. Earl C. Kettler (emeritus, Centerville OH, served in the SED 1971-1984)
 
Official Roster Action
 
Calls Accepted:
  • Rev. Philip Tesch (Redeemer, Fredericksburg VA) to Bethlehem, Ridgewood NJ
  • Rev. Art Umbach (Midlothian VA) to Good Shepherd, Midlothian VA
  • Rev. Neil S. Vanderbush (Calvary, Jacksonville NC) to Christ, Lubbock TX
 
Calls Declined:
  • Rev. Seth Korte (Redeemer, Richmond VA) to First, Huntingtown MD
  • Rev. Jim Daub (St. Paul, Havelock NC) to Pilgrim, Wauwatosa WI
 
Commissionings: 
  • Holly K. Lustila, Deaconess, Eternal Shepherd, Seneca, SC, on July 26, 2015
  • Brian S. Dahlke, Teacher, Concordia Prep, Baltimore, MD on Aug 24, 2015
  • Dennis D. Mercer, Teacher, Concordia Prep, Baltimore, MD on Aug 24, 2015
  • Andrea C. Hricko, Teacher, The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, Silver Spring, MD on Aug 31, 2015
 
Installations:
  • Holly K. Lustila, Deaconess, Eternal Shepherd, Seneca, SC, on July 26, 2015
  • Cynthia A. Gnewuch, Principal, Our Savior, Arlington, VA on Aug 23, 2015
  • Elizabeth C. Meschke, Principal, Emmanuel, Asheville, NC, on Aug 23, 2015
  • Brad R. Royuk, Teacher, Emmanuel, Baltimore, MD on Aug 23, 2015
  • Brian S. Dahlke, Teacher, Concordia Prep, Baltimore, MD on Aug 24, 2015
  • Brent T. Johnson, Upper School Principal, Concordia Prep, Baltimore, MD on Aug 24, 2015
  • Dennis D. Mercer, Teacher, Concordia Prep, Baltimore, MD on Aug 24, 2015
  • David H. Labuhn, Certified Lay Minister, Hope, Manassas, VA on Aug 30, 2015
  • Ronald C. Scherch, Principal, St. Paul, Catonsville, MD on Aug 30, 2015
  • Andrea C. Hricko, Teacher, Open Arms/Our Savior, Laurel, MD on Sept 6, 2015
  • Martha C. Steinbach, Teacher, Open Arms/Our Savior, Laurel, MD on Sept 6, 2015
  • Mark J. Edmiston, Principal/Teacher, St. John's, Winston-Salem, NC on Sept 13, 2015
  • Christa R. Stec, Certified Lay Minister, King of Glory, Williamsburg, VA on Sept 13, 2015
 
Transfers In:
  •  Brent T. Johnson, Teacher, from the Nebraska District
  •  Mary E. Krc, Teacher, from the Michigan District
  •  Rev. A. David Sailer, from Mid-South District
  •  Christa Stec, Certified Lay Minister, from the Rocky Mountain District
 
Transfer Out:
  • Rev. Philip Tesch to New Jersey District
  • Rev. Neil Vanderbush to Texas District
  • Rev. Andrew Watkins to New England District
 
Change of Status:
  • Principal Timothy A. Gabbert, to Non-Candidate
  • Rev. Michael C. Hagebusch, to Emeritus
  • Teacher Melissa M. Hales, to Non-Candidate
  • Principal Barbara J. Huehn, to Emeritus
  • Principal Judy P. Sykes, to Emeritus
The Southeastern District (SED)
We are a regional district of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Connecting people with Christ till all have heard. The 208 churches, 91 schools and 45 missions are located in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, North and South Carolina. The SED office is located in Alexandria VA.
Sally J. Hiller
Executive Director for Congregational Outreach and District Operations
Southeastern District, LCMS
6315 Grovedale Drive
Alexandria VA 22310-2501
                                                      
voice: 703.971.9371, Ext. 205 or 800.637.5723
fax 703.922.6047
web:  www.se.lcms.org


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