WORKERS TOGETHER An Email Publication of the LCMS Kansas District | www.kslcms.org

February 2019

Photo above: Immanuel, Ellsworth (via Pr. Luke Brown)

In This Issue President’s Office

• Calls and Vacancies • Annual Rosters and Statistics Report • Synod Convention Deadlines • Prayer Requests • District Calendar • February Staff Travel Schedule

Missions & Stewardship • News from West Africa • Ash Wednesday Offering Materials Available • Spotted: Every One His Witness • Life Ministry News

Education & Youth

• Teaching the Faith: Presentation #2 Now Available

• LYF National Teen Leadership Retreat • NYG–Kansas District Registration OPEN • KAIRS ECE Workshop March 2

• Save the Date: Early Childhood Conference • Heads-Up: Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) • Save the Date: DCE Retreat

Caring Ministry

• LERT News

Business Office • 2019 District Scholarship Application Available • Tech Tips: Protect Yourself from Phishing

LCEF

• A Note from Your DVP • Featured Program: Church Improvement

Around the District

• Installations in Junction City and Topeka • Bibles and Hymnals Looking for a New Home

OUR MISSION is to support and encourage the members of the District in carrying out the mission Christ has given His Church.

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven … and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but

it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”

ISAIAH 55:10–11

President’s Office Calls and Vacancies PASTORAL CALLS

• Rev. Shane McCoy, Trinity, Sulphur, LA to St. Andrews, Wichita – declined • Rev. Sean Smith, St. Paul, Steeleville, IL to Trinity, Atchison (associate) – declined • Rev. David Ersland (emeritus, Wichita) to Zion, Argonia – pending

CONGREGATIONS CALLING OR PREPARING TO CALL A FULL-TIME PASTOR • Atchison, Trinity • Atwood, Redeemer • Chanute, Zion • Cheney, St. Paul • Ellsworth, St. Paul • Independence, Zion • Kansas City, Our Saviour • Newton, Zion • Palmer, St. John • Phillipsburg, First • Salina, Christ the King • Shawnee, Hope • Topeka, Prince of Peace • Wichita, Ascension • Wichita, Bethany • Wichita, Holy Cross • Wichita, Immanuel • Wichita, St. Andrews

CONGREGATIONS CALLING A COMMISSIONED MINISTER • Trinity, Winfield – Principal/Teacher • St. John, Alma – Principal/Teacher • First, Paola – DCE

COMMISSIONED MINISTER CALLS – from the field • Cindy Hammons, El Dorado Springs, MO to St. Paul Lutheran School, Leavenworth (Principal) – accepted;

installation Feb. 24 • Brian Mann, Trinity, Winfield to St. Peter, St. Peter, IL (Principal/Teacher) – accepted

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Annual Rosters and Statistics Report

Rosters and Statistics (RS) is continuing to implement additional tools and features in association with their new LCMS Information Support Network (LISN). Log-in information was scheduled to be sent to congregations January 28–Feb. 1. (If you need log-in assistance, please contact Rosters and Statistics at rosters.stats@lcms.org.) Please note the following dates:

Feb. 1–Mar. 29 • Congregations submit statistics. • RS provides bi-monthly files to LCMS districts (e.g., reports received so far; congregations yet to report).

Apr. 1–30 • Close data entry (with COP approval). • Finalize and report 2018 statistics.

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For weekly call updates, visit the Calls and Vacancies page of the Kansas District website. The list is updated every Tuesday (typically by 10 a.m.).

Synod Convention Deadlines

FEBRUARY 20 Nominations for LCMS president and vice-president must be received; official ballots required, signed by two congregation officers.

MARCH 2 Final submission deadline for overtures

MARCH 24 Each congregation’s presidential election voters must be registered with the LCMS Office of the Secretary. For more information, check the 2019 Synod convention reminder mailings on the LCMS website.

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Prayer Requests

This month, we ask that you keep in your prayers:

Those grieving the loss of loved ones, including

o the family of Marlene Lorenz, member of the Saints Alive After 55 Committee, who died Jan. 26

o Pr. Dale Dumperth and family at the death of his mother, Ethel, on Jan. 19 o former Synod President Rev. Jerry Kieschnick and family at the death of his mother, Elda, on Jan. 10 o former Kansas District President Rev. Keith Kohlmeier and family at the sudden death of his sister,

Kathy, on Dec. 30 o Carol Staudacher and family at the death of Pastor Ted Staudacher, former pastor at St. John’s,

Topeka, on Dec. 20 o Calvary Lutheran Preschool Director Brenda Zimmerman and family at the death of her husband,

Noel, on December 5 o Pastor Chris Vossler (Trinity, McFarland) and family at the death of his wife, Amy, on Dec. 5 o Pastor Charlie Adams (Faith, Ottawa) and family at the death of his brother, Bill, on Dec. 2

Those celebrating births, including teacher Daniel Gibson (Hope, Shawnee) and wife Emily, who welcomed a son on December 28.

Those dealing with ongoing and new health concerns, including Sarah Reichert, Dave Willingham, Tim Lavrenz, Kerri Lynn Brown, Richard Schotte, Noah Schultz, and Rev. Bryan Drebes

Churches and schools on our Facebook prayer list: • Holy Cross, Dodge City (this week) • Northeast Kansas Partnership – Immanuel, Fairview; St. Paul, Fairview; Zion, Hiawatha; First, Sabetha

(Feb. 11) • Faith, Kansas City (Feb. 18) • Lord of Life, Leawood (Feb. 25)

The District staff prays every Monday for those on our prayer list. If you’d like to request prayers, contact Tami Lierz in the President’s Office at tami@kslcms.org.

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District Calendar

FEBRUARY Feb. 4: Church Worker Conferences Planning Meeting, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Bethany, Overland Park Feb. 4–8: LCMS Council of Presidents Meeting, Asheville, North Carolina Feb. 7: Topeka DCE Cluster Meeting – cancelled Feb. 10: Lutheran Schools Committee Meeting, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 11: Wichita DCE Cluster Meeting Feb. 11–12: KAIRS Administrators Conference, Topeka Feb. 14: DCE Cluster meeting, Shawnee Feb. 15: Professional Development Committee Meeting, 1–4:30 p.m. Feb 21: Church Worker Care/Family Life Committee Meeting, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., District Office Feb. 22–23: LERT Leadership Retreat, Retreat Center, Herington

MARCH

Mar. 2: KAIRS Early Childhood Conference, Christ Lutheran Church, Overland Park Mar. 2: Initial LERT Training Event, Garden City Mar. 7: DCE Cluster Meetings in Manhattan and Mission Mar. 9: LERT Training, Paola Mar. 14-17: LCMS Leadership Training Institute Youth Retreat Mar. 18: Youth Ministry Task Force Meeting, District Office, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Mar. 31–Apr. 2: DCE Retreat

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February Staff Travel Schedule

President Peter Lange Feb 4–8: Council of Presidents Meeting, North Carolina Feb 10: Guest speaker, mortgage burning at St. John’s, Topeka Feb 11: Pre-call Meeting at St. Paul, Cheney Feb. 12: Circuit 12 Winkel, Haven Feb. 19: Circuit 5 Winkel, Oswego

Rev. Dan Galchutt Feb. 4: CWC Planning Meeting at Bethany, Overland Park Feb. 5: Circuit Meeting with 10 and 11 at Ascension, Wichita Feb. 10: Stewardship Sunday at St. Paul’s, Haven Feb. 12: Circuit Meeting with 1 at Christ, Wathena Feb. 13: E1HW at St. John’s, Topeka Feb. 21–23: Stewardship Meeting

Jim Bradshaw Feb. 4: CWC Planning Meeting at Bethany, Overland Park Feb. 5–6: KINDLE Board of Directors Meeting, Mundelein, IL Feb. 13: School Visit, Zion, Independence Feb. 14: Kansas City DCE Cluster Meeting, Hope, Shawnee Feb. 20: School Visit, Linn Lutheran Feb. 22–23: LERT Leadership Retreat, Herington Feb. 24–27: DCE Conference, Michigan

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JANUARY SCENES

Rev. Nabil Nour, third vice-president of the LCMS, gave presentations on preaching and working with Muslims at the annual Kansas District Pre-Lent Retreat in Bel Aire, Kansas. 62 pastors attended the event, which was preceded by a circuit visitors conference.

Missions and Stewardship

News from West Africa

On January 18, Rev. Gary Schulte, West Africa Area Director for the LCMS Office of International Mission, joined the Kansas District’s West Africa Committee on by phone to provide an update on developments in the region. He reported that “Phase 2” work, which involves training indigenous pastors for young churches in West Africa, is going well. The Lutheran Center for Theological Education (CLET) in Togo has been producing shepherds since 2000; the school now serves 8 countries. Of special interest to the Kansas District: Local pastoral education has been successfully launched in Guinea. In the first year, they’re training 10 students in Guinea on a budget of only $13,000.

Rev. Schulte identified several significant challenges, as well, including the threat of Muslim violence. He noted that it’s getting increasingly dangerous to work in Burkina Faso, where they’ve been headquartered, and they’re concerned that the spreading violence might touch the CLET at some point. “It would be easy for a guy with a gun on a moto to do some real damage on a class day,” said Schulte. Other challenges include recruiting struggles and the strong influence of the theology of glory.

Later in the conversation, the committee heard from nurse Steph Schulte, who discussed Mercy Medical Teams (she’s overseen four) as well her efforts to affirm women in the local congregations.

Rev. Schulte shared several prayer requests. He asked that we all pray for the “baby churches,” especially where they’re facing persecution; for Joseph, a church planter; for James, who was brought to Christ in a refugee camp and is now suffering on account of his faith; and for newly engaged professors, that they would raise up “good, solid Lutheran leaders.”

For an inspiring story about recent baptisms in West Africa, visit Reporter online (Feb. 5, 2019). On a related note: Our Pentecost Offering is coming soon!

This year’s Pentecost Offering on June 9 will once again raise support for mission work in West Africa. Pastors, we’ll be sending you an electronic survey soon with a single question: Would you like us to send you pre-printed bulletin inserts, as we’ve done in the past, or would you prefer to print your own? (When we asked that question at last fall’s Pastor’s Conference, the split was 50-50!) Watch for the survey in March.

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Ash Wednesday Offering Materials Available

Keep an eye out for these faces! Teacher Calah Stichler (Hope, Shawnee) and Rev. Timothy Roth (St. Peter’s, Humboldt) are featured on this year’s bulletin insert for the annual Kansas District Ash Wednesday Offering. The offering supports future and active LCMS church workers, like Mrs. Stichler and Pr. Roth, through scholarships and education loan repayment grants. Last year, congregations raised over $20,000 for the cause through the Ash Wednesday Offering.

Promotional materials (bulletin insert and editable announcements) were sent to pastors earlier this week, but you can also find them in the “Quick Links” section of our homepage at kslcms.org. Thank you for your support!

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Spotted: Every One His Witness

The list of Kansas congregations hosting Every One His Witness workshops keeps growing! Pictured here: An E1HW workshop at St. John’s, Topeka, which is wrapping up this month.

Have you thought about hosting a workshop in your neck of the woods? All it takes is a plan and materials, and we can help with both. If you need planning advice, contact Rev. Dan Galchutt. If you’re ready to get your materials, we have grant money available. You can find links to the simple grant application in the “Quick Links” section of our homepage and on the Evangelism page under the Missions tab.

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Life Ministry News

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Education & Youth

Teaching the Faith: Presentation #2 Now Available

The Kansas District Adult Education Committee is pleased to announce the release of the next video presentation on teaching the faith in the home. Rev. Dan Galchutt, Assistant to the President for Missions and Stewardship in the Kansas District, and Rev. Philip Hoppe, Pastor of Peace Lutheran, Finlayson, MN, and St. Paul’s Lutheran, Bruno, MN, are co-founders of Living Planted. Now available on the Kansas District YouTube channel is their three-part presentation at the Kansas District Educators Conference in October 2018, “Teaching the Faith at Home: Why, How, and To What End?” Each session of their presentation consists of four main points. Under “Why?” Galchutt and Hoppe note, “We are trusting the wrong people and organizations to train up our children,” because Scripture places the prime responsibility on parents for training up children. Under “How?” they tell us that we need to establish a culture at

Rev. Dan Galchutt Rev. Philip Hoppe

The first annual Kansas District Life Conference was held January 12, 2019, in Topeka. Presenters included (from left, clockwise) Rev. Ben and Tamara Ockree, Rev. Michael Brockman, and Rev. Matthew Durance, Kansas District Life Coordinator.

IN RELATED NEWS … Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison issued a statement in response to recent state actions extending abortion rights. You can read the statement HERE.

home centered around teaching the faith. “This culture is formed in the home through reading, praying, memorizing and singing the Word together.” In “To What End,” Galchutt and Hoppe explain why this emphasis is so important. Our congregations and families mourn the fact that adult children often drift away from the church and therefore from Christ. Do we really trust that God’s Word will create and sustain faith? “The blessings of being in the Word together affect everyone and everything in the household,” producing the fruitful Christian life for now and forever. Rev. Galchutt and Pr. Hoppe have also provided a free resource that includes specifics about how to teach the faith at home and establish the home culture. “A Simple Approach to Daily Devotions” is available as a PDF on the Living Planted website (formatted to be printed on legal-size paper). Submitted by Pr. Mike Penikis, Adult Education Committee

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LYF National Teen Leadership Retreat The 2019 Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) Teen Leadership Training will take place March 14–17, 2019 at the Pallottine Renewal Center (http://pallottinerenewal.org/) in north Saint Louis County. Our 2019 Leadership Training, Every One His Witness, is linked to the LCMS-developed evangelism program. We’re excited to have participants study the basics of the Every One His Witness curriculum with context modules for high school students. You can learn more about the overall LYF program here: www.lcms.org/lyf. The registration cost of $375 per participant covers housing and meals at the Pallottine, leadership training, and all Teen Leadership Initiative programming. Transportation is not included. Registration is now open at https://lcms.regfox.com/2019-lutheran-youth-fellowship. Hurry! Registration closes March 1, 2019.

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NYG–Kansas District Registration OPEN LCMS Youth Gathering | July 11–15, 2019

Registration for the 2019 LCMS Youth Gathering–Kansas District is now open!

You can register for busing to Minneapolis and back, the servant event, the district event and Bowlero, and district t-shirts. Details can be found on the Kansas District NYG page.

To register for district-related activities, go to the district online registration page.

If you have additional question about the Gathering, registration, or anything else, please contact your district coordinators.

DCE Amanda Adams Christ Lutheran, Topeka 785-632-7101 amanda.adams.dce@gmail.com

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DCE Kate Soeken Hutchinson 830-708-8221 kate.soeken@gmail.com

KAIRS ECE Workshop March 2 Attention, early childhood educators: The 8th annual KAIRS Early Childhood Education Workshop, “Making Sense of the Sensory,” is coming your way Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Early Education Center. Featured speaker Cari Ebert, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, will lead an all-day workshop on the complex topic of sensory processing. Subjects covered will include an overview of sensory systems, creating sensory-friendly preschool environnments, and how to make activities sensory-rich. Registration is $35. For more information and a registration form, visit the event page on the KAIRS website.

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Save the Date: Early Childhood Conference

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Lutheran Valley Retreat Registration Opens March 1

Online registration for the Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) Summer Camp opens March 1. The retreat is being held June 16-21, 2019, in Woodland Park, CO. Programming at the retreat is designed to help youth make new friends and identify more closely with the body of Christ as they recognize that the faithful body includes not just their home congregation but also individuals from all over Kansas, gathered together as one larger visible church. The cost for LVR is $430 per registrant. You can find more information, forms, and a link to online registration on the LVR page (available by February 12) in the “Education & Youth” menu on the Kansas District website.

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Shake It Up!

2019 KANSAS DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE Saturday, July 27, 2019 | Sonshine Preschool | Zion Lutheran Church | Chanute, KS

Registration opens March 2019.

“He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken” (Psalm 62:2).

Save the Date: DCE Retreat

Caring Ministry

Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) News Donna Williams, District Disaster Response Coordinator REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! INITIAL LERT TRAINING EVENT

• March 2, 2019 • Registration: TBA • Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Garden City, KS • Contact: TBA

Details and registration forms will be available on the LCMS Kansas District website – www.kslcms.org. SAVE THE DATE: LERT/DISASTER RESPONSE TEAMBUILDING EVENT

• March 9, 2019 • Registration: FREE • Location: First Lutheran Church, Paola, KS • Target groups: LERT teams across the Kansas District interested in ongoing Disaster Response training and

teambuilding Details and registration forms will be available on the LCMS Kansas District website – www.kslcms.org. SAVE THE DATE: BASIC INTRODUCTION TO CHAINSAW SAFETY AND OPERATION

• May 4, 2019 (one day only), 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. • Registration: $35 – Saturday continental breakfast, lunch, and light supper provided • Location: Winfield/Dexter, KS, K & W Baker Farm • Contact: Donna Williams 316-641-0332 ksddrc@gmail.com

Details and registration forms will be available on the LCMS Kansas District website – www.kslcms.org.

LERT LEADERSHIP RETREAT RESCHEDULED • FEBRUARY 22–23, 2019 • HERINGTON RETREAT CENTER

Please RSVP to Donna Williams before Feb. 16, 2019.

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE KANSAS DISTRICT After a recent 10” snowfall in their area, the King of Kings Chainsaw Team in Gardner recently had an opportunity to put their training into practice. Wet, heavy snow proved to be too much for some trees. Members of King of Kings knew the right people to call. The KOK team made quick work of cleaning up after the storm. Thank you, King of Kings, for your willing servant hearts!

“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’”

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Business Office 2019 District Scholarship Application Available The Kansas District is once again offering scholarships to students pursuing a degree in church work at one of the Synod’s colleges or seminaries. The application deadline is June 1. For an application and instructions, visit kslcms.org. Navigate to “Stewardship” and choose “Grants and Scholarships” from the menu. Scholarship amounts are based on available funds and the number of applications received. Awards are sent directly to the college or university. Several other Kansas District organizations, including LWML, Lutheran Laymen’s League, and St. John’s Alumni Association, offer scholarships. Links to applications materials will be posted on the District website as they become available.

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Tech Tips: Protect Yourself from Phishing Heather Williams, Business Manager

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a “phishing” email? If you’ve received an email from someone you think you know, but they’re asking for something very unusual, then you’ve probably received such email! Phishing is a simple tactic used by scammers to get information from you. They typically send an email pretending to be someone you know, but from an unknown email address that they change with each message. In this email, they ask you to provide something unusual, like iTunes gift cards, Google Play credits, or special favors.

How can you distinguish a phishing email from a legitimate email? Look for tell-tale signs in the message. Do you know the sender? Are they asking for something they normally wouldn’t? Is the language, spelling and tone consistent with the sender? Is the email address truly theirs? Does the file contain strange attachments?

You don’t need to wait for a disaster to use your LERT training. Look for opportunities in your congregation and community to engage your servant’s heart and hands!

The best practice to avoid falling victim to phishing emails is to simply delete the message. If you respond to the email, you’re letting the sender know that they’ve reached a valid address and that you do, indeed, know the alleged sender. The scammer will store this information, mark you as someone vulnerable to attack, and get more sophisticated with their targeting next time. There are several other things you can do to avoid phishing and hacking attacks to your computer, phone, or tablet. First, install those updates, even though they annoyingly change your settings and seem to take an eternity. Failing to install updates allows hackers to take advantage of system vulnerabilities. Next, cover your web camera when not in use. It’s a simple step to prevent hackers from taking further advantage of you. Finally, password protect your computer and phone with unique credentials, and avoid using free Wi-Fi when possible. Most hackers and phishers do not use sophisticated technology. Instead, they use attacks on your judgment. They can only be stopped with common sense, diligence, and skepticism. As always, contact the Business Office if you have any questions on data security or any other business best practices.

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LCEF

A Note from Your DVP

Dear Kansas District Members: We’re excited for God's work and the Gospel moving forward with you and your congregation in 2019! A quick update: The 4% for 40-month special investment term note offer has now ended. During the time the offer was open, from October 2018–January 2019, the Kansas District added $3,500,000 in additional investment funds. Thank you to all LCMS Kansas District members who support LCEF with their investments! If you’d like to partner with LCEF and support other LCMS churches and schools, please visit our website at lcef.org and invest today. We have many loan and investment opportunities to fit your specific ministry and personal goals. Luke 1:37 – “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Blessings,

Jeffrey Maltz jeffrey.maltz@lcef.org 785-230-4112 IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LCEF’S INVESTMENTS AND LOANS PLEASE CALL YOUR DVP JEFFREY MALTZ AT 785-230-4112/jeffrey.maltz@lcef.org OR VISIT LCEF.ORG. LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDIC-insured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a solicitation to buy. LCEF will offer and sell its securities only in states where authorized. The offer is made solely by LCEF's Offering Circular. Investors should carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks. LCEF StewardAccount®access features provided through UMB Bank n.a. Neither LCEF nor its representatives give legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your tax advisor as to the applicability of this information to your own situation. UMB Bank serves as the custodian of the LCEF IRA/HSA

Featured Program: Church Improvement

Around the District

Installations in Junction City and Topeka

We pray “that the Word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored.”

2 THESSALONIANS 3:1

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Rev. George “Tim” McCall was installed as pastor of Immanuel, Junction City, on January 13. From left, the Revs. Justin Panzer, Larry Boye, Joel Hiesterman, King Crawford, Rick Twenhafel, McCall, David Meier, Chris Vossler, Michael Schmidt, and Rick Lovick (emeritus).

The Rev. Jeffrey Moore (center front) was installed as senior pastor (IIM) at Faith Lutheran in Topeka on February 3. Participants in the service included, from left, Rev. Jacob Wampfler, Associate Pastor at Faith, Rev. Martin Albrecht, SMP Pastor at Faith, and Rev. J.S. Bruss, Circuit Visitor.

Bibles and Hymnals Looking for a New Home

St. Paul/Leavenworth has 223 copies of Lutheran Worship and 72 matching blue NIV Pew Bibles, plus the Altar Book and Lectionary, all in good condition and FREE for the taking. Contact Pastor Ed Mease at 913-758-7624 or pastor@splcs.org for more information on this “first come, first served” offer.

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District Office Directory

President’s Office

• Rev. Peter K. Lange, President: kspres@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 200 • Tami Lierz, Administrative Assistant: tami@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 200

Missions & Stewardship • Rev. Dan Galchutt, Assistant to the President for Missions & Stewardship: dangalchutt@kslcms.org,

785-357-4441, ext. 222 • Janet Powell, Administrative Assistant (Missions): janet@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 223 • Shannon Oldham, Administrative Assistant (Stewardship): shannon@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 202

Education & Youth • Jim Bradshaw, Assistant to the President for Educational Services: jbradshaw@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441,

ext. 200 • Tami Lierz, Administrative Assistant (calls; rosters/stats; events): tami@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 200 • Janet Powell, Administrative Assistant (general school support): janet@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 223

Business Office • Heather Williams, Business Manager: heather@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 204 • Shannon Oldham, Administrative Assistant: shannon@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 202

Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) • Jeff Maltz, LCEF Vice President, Kansas/Oklahoma: jeffrey.maltz@lcef.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 118

Communications • Kris Bruss, Communications Specialist, kbruss@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 322

Lutheran Witness Subscriptions • Shannon Oldham: shannon@kslcms.org, 785-357-4441, ext. 202

Retreat Center Reservations • Rev. Mark and Kristi Lovett: retreathouseherington@gmail.com, 785-380-8291

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