ROC2- Devotional Art

Thanks to Visual Faith Coach- Belinda Bost

 from Conover, North Carolina 

for her Devotional Art

workshop tracks

 at the 2018 Reaching for Others Conference

 in Roanoke, Virginia this past weekend.

 Sessions had full rooms and everyone 

loved the hands on time to try things out.

 Visual Faith Coach- Erika Radke 

knows her materials and processes

 and helps everyone "just try."

 Conversations were sparked about hosting a 

Visual Faith 101 event at home churches,

 a neighborhood gathering,

 or gathering friends 

around the dining room table.

 Grandparents bought copies of the new 

CPH Enduring Word Bible for grandchildren as gifts-

with plans to sit and journal 

and pray Scripture with THEM.

We sold a case of the Bibles.

 It is never too late to start the journey.

And there is no wrong way to begin!

 Always fun-

Colored pencils, washi tape and watercolors.

What a blessing to gather 

pastor's wives, laywomen, 

LWML leaders and a member of the 

SED Board of Directors all together. 

 Pm Thacker joined us from

 Good Shepherd nLutheran Church

 in Roanoke, Virginia 

and is excited to take resources and ideas

 back to her home congregation.

Celebrating the gifts of Charity Olson Smith 

who grew up in Richmond, Virgina 

and is a graduate of Concordia Chicago.

 She serves as a DCE at St. Luke's Lutheran Church

 in Manhattan, Kansas.

She shared her gifts and experience with the youth-

 leading them through the Lutheran Youth Fellowship's

 Leadership Program.

Always great to welcome back 

gifted and talented young church workers.

She is also taking back Visual Faith ideas

 to share with her congregation.

We give thanks to Sirpa Quinn 

and Sally Hiller for their work 

to continue to bring Visual Faith resources, 

tools, and practices for spiritual formation

 to the people and families of the Southeastern District.

Welcome to the SED- Rev. Corey and Kristen Brooks

                                                    St Paul Lutheran Church 

in Ridgeway, North Carolina

 hosted the installation of

 Rev. Corey Brooks

 on Sunday, July 22, 2018.

Here is is shown with the Shepherd's Staff 

that is a gift from the Southeastern District

 upon his entry into ministry.

His Ordination service was held at 

St. John's Lutheran Church in 

Conover, North Carolina 

on July 15, 2018.

This is Pastor Corey's home congregation.

Clergy from neighboring congregations

 joined to bring greetings and blessings.

Pastor Corey was installed 

by Rev. Dr. William Seeman-

 Southern Facilitator

 in the Southeastern District.  

May Pastor Corey and wife Kristen 

and daughter, Avery, be blessed 

as they begin their ministry

 in the Southeastern District.

Photo credits for this post
 go to Randy Brooks.

Welcome to the SED- Rev. Adam and Sonja Kosberg

On Sunday, July 22, 2018,

Calvary Lutheran Church

 in Charleston, South Carolina 

hosted the Ordination and Installation of

 Rev. Adam Kosberg as Associate Pastor.

We welcome them to ministry in the 

Southeastern District.

 The Circuit pastors and visiting clergy

 bring greetings and blessings 

to the newly ordained-

Rev. Adam Kosberg.

 Southeastern District President- 

Rev. John R. Denninger 

with Rev. Adam and Sonja.

 A Worship Banner for the Service

 Calvary Lutheran Church

Charleston, South Carolina

Left- Rev. Robert Duddleston- Emeritis pastor 

Rev. Adam and

Rev. Ed Grant

 A blessed day in ministry.

President Denninger with Rev. Adam

The Kosberg men in Ministry

Rev. Adam and his dad- left

 and two uncles on the right-
Rev. Chuck Kosberg- Florida
Rev. Jerry Kosberg- Phoenix, Arizona

 Rev. Adam and Sonja with his parents-

Rev. Kevin and Jennet Kosberg

 Rev. Adam and Sonja with her parents-
Chris and Beth Wall

 The Kosberg family in ministry

 Senior pastor- Rev. Ed Grant and wife Susan

 with Rev. Adam and Sonja

 A ministry team is formed.

May the Lord bless the ministry of 

Calvary Lutheran Church

 in Charleston, South Carolina.

A Visual Faith Assembly- August 3

Wondering what you could do to gather neighbors

 around the Word in your home?

How about starting a 

Worship into the Week group?

Adding something to Confirmation

 or Sunday School?

Featuring a practice with a 

Make and Take event for families?

If you are in the Northern Virginia 

or Southern Maryland

 area we would love for you to stop in

 for some ideas at this 

Visual Faith Assembly for families.

Lots of Creative ideas and a chance

 to see what the team of Visual Faith coaches 

have been up to for helping all people have a

"new prayer story" 

and spend more time in His Word.

Featuring centers and hands on practice.

Grab a friend.

Bring your family.

RSVP to Joen Schultz:

joenschultz@verizon.net

(the last part was left off the flyer)

Welcome to the SED- Rev. Kevin and Leslie Barron

 We welcome Rev. Kevin and Leslie Barron 

and their sons-Caleb and Nathaniel

to the Southeastern District.

 Rev. Kevin was installed by 

SED President- Rev. John Denninger 

on Sunday, July 1, 2018 

as pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church, 

Baltimore, Maryland.

Ministers of the Gospel unite to

 bless the ministry of Rev. Kevin.

What a wonderful group of 

pastors and vicars assembled to bring

greetings and participate in this installation.

Rev. Kevin was presented a 

Shepherd's Staff by 

SED President John Denninger.

It was a blessing to have 

Rev. Kevin's vicarage supervising pastor 

present for this special day.

Rev. Andrew Lissy 

serves at Living Savior Lutheran Church

 in Fairfax Station, VA.

May the Holy Spirit bestow all of these gifts 

to Pastor Kevin and his ministry.

 A Luther's Seal from the 

narthex at Calvary Lutheran.

The lovely reception following the service 

was also graced with floral bouquets

 that had such lovely peonies.

A Visual Prayer for 

Rev. Kevin and Leslie and their family

 and their new church family.

May the Lord bless their ministry.

Welcome to the SED- Rev. Mark and Janise Moretz

 On June 24, 2018, 

Concordia Lutheran Church 

in Hagerstown, Maryland,

 hosted the rite of Installation for 

Rev. Mark Moretz as their pastor.

Rev. Moretz receives a 

Shephard Staff from 

SED President John Denninger,

as Pastor Mark and wife, Janise,

 are graced with a blessing.

 The clergy in attendance for the Installation 

bring greetings and blessings 

for Pastor Mark and family.

L-SED President John Denninger

R- Rev. Mark Moretz

Greetings to the new ministry couple-

Rev. Mark and Janise Moritz-

 in the Southeastern District!

Rev. Mark and Janise and children-

Mary-Kate, Samuel and Evan.

(not pictured are adult daughters- Christen and Anna)

The Concordia Lutheran Church- 

Conover, North Carolina connection-

Pastor Steve Miller, 

Pastor Mark and Pastor Mark Schudde

The service had wonderful young helpers.

With a beautiful reception to follow.

Blessed to be sent!

Our drive back to Virginia included 

fat puffy clouds and blue skies,

a downpour rain event,

suns shining on a building 

that made it look like it was on fire,

and God's promise rainbow.