Though Scripture acknowledges that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and that there is no one who does good, not even one, and that without faith it is impossible to please God, yet as the Lord Jesus speaks of prayer He verifies that among fallen mankind a kind of “goodness”… Read more »
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Grade 5 Teachers: RSVP Soon for October 25th!
connect.share.grow The Indiana District is hosting CURRICULUM CONVERSATIONS again this year and YOU’RE INVITED!! What IS a Curriculum Conversation? Imagine a day to CONNECT with others who do exactly what you do! A day to SHARE student-centered instructional practices and strategies! A day driven by what YOU want to learn more about! A day full… Read more »
Hinting at His Deity (Luke 17:11-19)
Of course every time Jesus performed an out-of-this-world miracle—like calming the stormy sea or speaking the dead to life—such miracles hinted at his deity. Similarly every time Jesus was named the Son of God, or when He declared Himself to be the Son of the Father, these hinted at His deity (The Jews understood this… Read more »
Calls and Vacancies – Updated October 9, 2019
CONGREGATIONS CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL AURORA, St. John – called Rev. Ronald Stephens – accepted – installation 10/19 CROSS PLAINS, St. Paul (Dewberry) – served by Rev. Benjamin Lorenz DeMOTTE, Faith – served by Rev. Karl Frincke DILLSBORO, St. John (Farmers Retreat) ELLETTSVILLE, Trinity – served by Rev. Alan Scott EVANSVILLE, Trinity –… Read more »
Administrative Assistant Position Open
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/Executive Counselor of Christian Education Nestled in downtown Fort Wayne, the office enterprise of the Indiana District encourages and assists multiple ministries of the Lutheran Church Missouri synod. Whether in our mission-minded congregations, accredited K-12 schools, licensed early childhood centers, and close-knit family ministries, our members know the Word, Work and… Read more »
Clean Water ‘4KenyasKids’
Earlier this year, a short-term mission team from Indiana — including TJ Mattick, LCEF district vice-president, and Rev. Daniel Lepley, senior pastor of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, Avon — partnered with Fountains of Hope to install two water purification systems at Point of Grace Academy, a Lutheran school in Ogal Beach, Kisumu, Kenya…. Read more »
Lakeview Ministries Dinner Auction – Tickets Available
You are invited to Lakeview Ministries’ dinner auction to support camp and all that this ministry provides. The evening provides a lot of fun and entertainment, but the big winners are the campers! Proceeds from all winning bids and cash donations go into the camp’s general operating fund. The event will be held from 5:00-9:00… Read more »
Prayer List for October 2019
Each week, the staff of the Indiana District prays for churches and schools around the District – our brothers and sisters in Christ. If you would like to pray with us, download the prayer list for October here.
Great Little Faith (Luke 17:1-10)
The Apostles petitioned Jesus, “Increase our faith.” At first glance this seems like an appropriate request, but Jesus does not give the answer we might expect. He does not say, “Remain in my presence,” nor does He encourage them to “Keep hearing God’s Word,” as doing these would have apparently “increased” their faith. In His… Read more »
Principals Participate in Mentoring Program
The Indiana District has launched a mentoring initiative that will help new Lutheran school principals to onboard smoothly into their new roles. This mentoring program provides encouragement and assistance to school leaders who are either transitioning into a new school or shifting into administration for the first time. Dr. Kevin Brockberg, executive counselor for Christian… Read more »