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Mid-April 2021 eNews | LCMS North Dakota District

Desiring that all might be saved, our mission is to encourage the making and nurturing of disciples of Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament ministry.

Prayer Requests

• Rev. Dr. James Baneck, past district president, has been fighting Covid for the past 2 weeks and was moved to intensive care on Friday. Also prayers for Myrna as she is unable to be with Jim. Update from Myrna below.

• Rev. Bernie Worral is recovering from hip surgery.

• Rev. Bernie Seter for continued healing.

Events around the District

• LCEF Scholarship Deadline - April 19th at LCEF.org/scholarship

• Pasta with a Purpose - April 24th at Grace Lutheran School, Fargo

• Spring Pastor’s Conference - May 3-5, 2021 in Grand Forks

• Turtle Mountain Archery Shoot - May 8th at Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads

• Dakota Hope Luncheon for Pastors - June 9th at St. Mark's, Minot

• Summer camps - June 13-August 15 at Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads

• Dedication of Stained Glass Windows - June 13, 2021 at 3pm at Messiah, Mandan

• Continuing Education - June 15-17 at St. Andrew, West Fargo

• Higher Things Conference - "Forgiven" - June 29–July 2, 2021 - NDSU, Fargo

• Fall Pastor’s Conference - October 4-6, Minot

• District Convention - January 23-26, 2022

Update on Rev. Dr. James Baneck on Sunday

Update on Jim - Jim had an little up and down day today, but mostly up for which we are so thankful! They continue to work on keeping his oxygen level high enough. The highlight of our day was all of our kids and their families meeting together on a Group FaceTime chat for an evening devotion - reading scripture, singing Jim’s favorite Easter hymns and praying. What a blessing to have a family rooted in their faith in Christ Jesus! We all know that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1. We are so, so thankful for all of your prayers on Jim’s behalf! Pray also for his doctors and nurses that God can use their medical skills to give Jim the miracle of healing. —Myrna Baneck

Pasta with a Purpose

Are you craving the thick, savory, secret recipe spaghetti sauce? Or is it the crunchy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth garlic toast? No matter which is your favorite, there's plenty to go around. Reservations are required so hop over to www.gracelutheranschoolfargo.com and reserve your seat right now!

Next eNews Deadline: April 25th

Spring Pastor’s Conference May 3-5, 2021 - Grand Forks, ND

“WHAT IS ESSENTIAL TO A CHURCH AND HER MINISTRY, TO OUR HUMANITY AND OUR SERVICE TO OUR NEIGHBOR?”

Main Speaker – Professor Dr. Rev. Detlev Schulz

Dr. Schulz joined the Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW), Fort Wayne, faculty in the fall of 1998. He serves as professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, dean of Graduate Studies and director of the Ph.D. in Missiology Program.

In 1984, Schulz earned his B.A. degree at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. In 1988, he successfully completed his M.Div. studies at the Lutherische Theologische Hochschule in Oberursel, Germany. In 1990, he earned his S.T.M. degree at CTSFW. He then served in the Independent Evangelical–Lutheran Church in Germany (SELK) as vicar in Heidelberg, Germany, from 1990–1992. In 1994, he concluded his studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, by earning a Th.D. in Systematics.

From 1994–1998, Dr. Schulz was a missionary in Serowe, Botswana, for the Lutheran Church Mission of the SELK. He also served as a guest lecturer at CTSFW during the Fall Quarter in 1997.

• Conference Chairman is Rev. Brian Shane.

• Conference Secretary is Rev. Adam Harvala.

• Location – All sessions will be at the Hampton Suites, 2985 S 42nd St., Grand Forks, ND 58201; 701-757-2255.

• Attendance at pastor’s conferences is “obligatory” (Synod Handbook 4.8.2.d.1). This allows you to inform your congregation that attending the fall and spring conferences is a part of being their called pastor in the LCMS.

Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads

Camp Registration is now open online! The full list of camps, dates and details are in the brochures are on the shretreat.org website. You can sign up with a paper copy or online. There’s a special discount for early bird registrations!

Join us for our first Archery Shoot! Bulletin Inserts and the poster are available for download now at shretreat.org/archery

To Contact the District Personnel:

Rev. Arie Bertsch, District President | Minot | LCMS.nd.dp@outlook.com | 701-509-2889 | Mobile:701-720-2232

Blenda Dahlien, DP Administrative Assistant | Minot | LCMS.nd.aa@outlook.com | 701-509-2790

Tami Ulland, Business Manager and LCEF ND District Vice President | Fargo | LCMS.nd.busman@gmail.com | 701-360-1469

Vicki Peihl, Fargo Office Manager | fargoofficendlcms@gmail.com | 701-293-9001

Marie Johnson, District Communications Manager | Hazen | news@nodaklcms.org | 701-220-6386

Board of Directors: Rev. Thomas Marcis Jr. (chairman), Mr. John Riley (vice-chairman), Rev. Kirk Peters (1st VP-West), Rev. Steve Schultz (2nd VP-East), Rev. Daniel Voth (secretary), Mr. Leon Bladow (treasurer), Mr. Paul Huber, Mrs. Kay Kreklau, Mr. Tom Langer, Rev. Les Wolfgram, Mr. Kirk Rosin, Mr. Jason Paradis

Circuit Visitors: Rev. Paul Preus (Central), Rev. Chris Waldvogel (Eastern), Rev. Scott Ramey (Northeast), Rev. Daryl Rothchild (Northwest), Rev. Matthew Tooman (Southeast), Rev. Jonathan Walla (Southwest)