Tropical Storm Cindy (03L)

With the naming of  03L to Cindy the Southern District Disaster Response Network has been activated.  All reports indicate that the wind speed will not exceed 45 mph but the east side of the storm will produce heavy rain, up to 10″ in some areas of the district.  Pastor Ed Brashier is in ready mode.  When the storm passes you please check in with your pastors and pastors with your Circuit Visitors and give a status report.  We pray for safety for all in her path.

 

McPeek Defends Dissertation

Congratulations to the Rev. Samuel E. McPeek, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Lafayette, LA, on completion of his Doctor of Philosophy degree in English, with a concentration in rhetoric. He successfully defended his dissertation which is entitled, “Religious Rhetoric and the Radio: The Sermons of Rev. Dr. C.J. Hoffmann, International Lutheran Hour Speaker 1955-1988.” The degree will be conferred upon him on August 4, 2017, at the graduation ceremonies of The University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Community Fun and Faire

On May 13, Hope Lutheran Church in Birmingham, AL, hosted the Community Fun and Faire event. This is an annual event. This event features a community yard sale, a children’s fun zone and learning zone, music, and a cookout. We appreciate all of our members who contributed to this year’s event! A video from the event is posted on our Facebook page.