A 50th Anniversary- Rev. David Betzner

A 50th Anniversary Celebration

 for Rev. David Betzner 

was part of the Worship Service 

on September 29, 2019 at 

Peace in Christ Lutheran Church

 in Walkersville, Maryland.

Worship Visuals -

 We are Saved Through Faith 

The Lord Bless and Keep You

Left-Vacancy Pastor - Rev. Richard Cox

Emeritus Pastor - Rev. David Betzner 

SED President - Rev. John Denninger

 Fun to see a life well

 lived with a servant heart.

 Some glimpses of the celebration day.

For the Lord is Good!

We give thanks for the way 

the Lord has blessed your life,

Pastor Dave, 

and your love for connecting others to Jesus.

Sermon notes from the worship-

Connie Denninger

Praying for the Workers in the the Field

 Members of the Spiritual Life Team 

of the Southeastern District 

gathered for a 24 hour Prayer retreat at 

Richmond Hill Retreat Center this week.

 Under the leaedership of Deaconess Robie Hillhouse 

there is a plan in place to cover

 those in the field of called ministry,

and those serving in places of leadership.

There are specific prayer groups for each gathering.

 They pray for the churches and ministries. 

Specific needs if known, are lifted in prayer

 for the schools, preschools and the people.

 This time set aside is to cover

 the work of the Holy Spirit

 in the lives of the workers in the Kingdom.

There is much to be done, 

resources are dwindling, 

challenges abound.

But, the Lord of the Harvest is faithful.

 Gathering this week- individual prayers 

were offered for each preschool director, 

child care director,

school administrator and school principal.

We give thanks 

for these members 

who were able to gather this week-

Deaconess Sally Hiller

Deaconess Robie Hillhouse

Deaconess Debra Lennox

Rev. Bill Ginter

Connie Denninger

Aging in Grace

AGING IN GRACE

Every morning as I wake up to aches and pains, I am reminded that I am getting older. Soooo thankful for the resources of ALOA (Adult Lutherans Organized for Action) that provide information for individuals like me who are aging and congregations who care about older adults. Two free webinars are offered in August and more are planned. And you can go to the website for devotions, ideas for churches, and caregiver support.

Each webinar will be 60 minutes max. No charge.

• August 22, 2019 Webinar – Noon ET
  ALOA 101 – An Introduction to ALOA Resources
  ALOA Executive Director Mark Schoepp will introduce participants to ALOA’s mission and strategy as well as walk through the “Blue Print for Ministry”. He will also review all the resources available to the local congregation through ALOA for strengthening ministry with and for older adults – both in the congregation and in the local community.
  Register in advance:
  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1a9f2e4987d2b4a4cde7dc3c8da9331e
  After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with directions to join the webinar.
• August 28, 2019 Webinar –
  Seniors in Transition
  Mark Schoepp will interview Chrislyn Carson about “Seniors in Transition” – a resource to help older adults make pro-active decisions about one of the hardest decisions older adults face: where they will live in the later years of life. The discussion will go over the template to help congregations develop an interactive, 8-week class (for members and the community) that explores options for staying at home and for moving to a care facility.
  Register in advance:
  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/ab76f3f7e7d87232dc2040ba88984b7b
  After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with directions to join the webinar-
• For more information--https://aloaserves.org/

Thank you to Alice who keeps us informed 

about the wonderful resources of ALOA.

She may be contacted here:

Alice Hedt, Hyattsville Maryland 

 aliceahh@gmail.com

Welcome to Rev. Marcus and Kimberly Brietbarth

The assembled clergy for the installation

 of Rev. Marcus Breitbarth.

The blessings and prayers over the ministry family

 are always a wonderful time in the service.

Installations are a special time

 to celebrate in the life of a congregation.

We pray that the Lord's hand of grace blesses

 this ministry partnership 

at Living Hope in Stafford, Virginia