District news - January 2010

PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Truth in Love Ministry, a WELS ministry in Idaho that reaches out to Mormons, has launched a media campaign in Eastern Idaho and Southern Utah. The billboard and postcard campaign directs Mormons to visit www.HisHealingNow.com.

SOUTH CENTRAL
The Dallas/Fort Worth, Tex., area Reformation service held at Our Savior, Arlington, Tex., was attended by more than 175 people.

SOUTH ATLANTIC
Open Bible, the Villages, Fla., held the first service in its new church building on Oct. 25, 2009. A dedication service is planned for Feb. 21.

The youth groups from Trinity, St. Lucia, and St. John, Antigua, held a joint youth rally in St. Lucia from Aug. 25 to 30, 2009. Almost 30 teenagers worked together on various projects and activities during the rally.

Mighty Fortress, Hiram, Ga., dedicated its new worship facility on Sept. 20, 2009.

Peace Lutheran Church and School, Bradenton, Fla., partnered with a community redevelopment agency to plan and build a community park on Peace's property. On Oct. 24, 2009, Peace held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome the public to the park. Peace is hoping the park will be a venue to build relationships with community members.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
DM—
Members of Trinity, Clear Lake, S.D.; St. John, Dempster, S.D.; and Mt. Calvary, Estelline, S.D., honored their pastor, Michael P. Enderle, on his 25th anniversary in the ministry on Oct. 18, 2009.

SA—Bethany, North Fort Myers, Fla., is celebrating its 40th anniversary throughout January with special services and guest speakers.

The district reporters for this month are: DM—Wayne Rouse; PNW—David Birsching; SA—Christopher Kruschel; SC—William Gabb.


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