The District Connection

Rev. Jeffrey Steele-Steeber was installed as Campus Pastor on Sunday, April 14th at Lutheran West High School. READ MORE

Pictured L to R: Rev. Dr. Andrew Steinmann, Rev. Dr. David Luecke, Rev. Dr. David Buegler, Ohio District President Kevin Wilson, Rev. Jeff Steele-Steeber, Rev. Jerry Mitchell, Rev. Mark Rein, Rev. John Zahrte, NE Regional VP Rev. Mike Wallace.

Immanuel-Cleveland is having their Spring Concert on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM, featuring composer and organist, Shane Brandes. MORE INFO 

The Rev. Jeremiah Jording will be installed at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 21211 Detroit Road in Rocky River, Ohio on Sunday, April 28th at 2:00 PM. A dinner will immediately follow the service and reservations are recommended before April 25th. Contact the church office at: office@stcr.org. Pastors participating in the service should bring their red stoles.

St. Paul-Amherst has an opening for the Director of the Preschool Ministry. We are looking for a Christian who is organized, has good communication skills, and finds great joy in sharing Jesus' love with preschool age children and their families. This is a part-time position and hours are somewhat flexible. Some benefits included. For more info and to apply by May 1, 2024, go to: stpaulamherst.com/preschool/. See POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Ascension of our Lord will be celebrated on Thursday, May 9, 2024. If you are homebound, traveling, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services.

The Pierstorf College Fund was established in 1994 and is a one-of-a-kind Lutheran financial aid program for all Lutheran students pursuing a higher education who live in Ohio. We have awarded over $13 million in loans to more than 4,000 students since 1994. First time borrowers may be new or returning college students. We do not ask for family income information. The pastor of the applicant is their sole reference. For more information, please visit www.Pierstorf.org to complete the online application. Applications are open from April 15 through June 30, 2024. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for further updates. If you have questions, contact us at Pierstorf@messiahfp.org or call 440-665-3653. 

Here’s a free recycling fundraiser opportunity for your church or school. Go to: recyclingadvantage.com to get more information on how to earn extra funds for your ministry. SEE FLYER 

Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) offers various types of Steward Accounts – a Personal StewardAccount – an easy access investment that builds over time with earned interest; a Business StewardAccount - for businesses with a connection to the LCMS; a Ministry StewardAccount – to help you smoothly manage your ministry operations. Want more information? Go to: www.lcef.org (click on Investments) and contact Lisa Hall, Vice President of LCEF for the LCMS Ohio District at lisa.hall@lcef.org or 216-570-7077. She will be happy to answer your questions and offer assistance.