10th Anniversary- Good Shepherd- Midlothian, VA

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

 in Midlothian, Virginia celebrated their 

10th Anniversary  

on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Rev. Karl Schmidt was one of the lectors.

He served this congregation 

during a time of pastoral vacancy.

Rev. Art Umbach participated 

in the service by leading the prayers.

He recently retired from serving Good Shepherd

 as an associate pastor- 
after serving for many years as 
Mission and Ministry Facilitator for the 
Southeastern District- Central Region.

The message for the day was given by 

Rev. Dr. John R. Denninger- 

Southeastern District President.

There is always top-notch 

worship music at Good Shepherd.

Rev. Daniel Prugh- 

pastor at Good Shepherd, leads the Children's Message.

This church has a wonderful Child Development 

and Care Center connected to their ministry.

 An outside lunch dodged rain drops 

and everyone enjoyed a catered BBQ

 and the wonderful Pie bar.

Rev. Dan and Jenn Prugh and their children-

Aaron and Anna.

 May they be blessed in the ministry

 among His people in the Kingdom.

50th Anniversary for Our Savior's- Laurel, MD

Our Savior Lutheran Church in Laurel, Maryland 

celebrated their 50th Anniversary 

with a Special Worship service on October 6, 2019.

Both former and current pastors gather here for a photo.

L to Right: Rev. Derrick Miliner, Rev. J.Orlando Flahn,

Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, Rev. Michael Flannery,

Rev. Gary Rueter, Rev. Peter DeMik, Rev. Mark Hricko. 

Processional with 7 past 

and currently serving Pastors

Former Senior Pastor Michael Flannery 

preaching on John 15: We are the Church!

Pastor Peter DeMik and 

Pastor Derrick Miliner at Communion 

The beautiful paraments and banner

 enhanced the festive celebration.

The celebration banner was made by 

Carole Ritchie Pieper

(with 300 plus hands from the congregation.)

We give thanks for the blessing of this community 

of faith and their future of Good News

 hope in their community.

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