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Letters from the President - Atlantic District Outreach AwardsMay 15, 2008 at 5:50 PM
On July 29, 2008, 60 pastors and leaders from 17 Lutheran congregations and ministries gathered at Concordia, Bronxville's Awards are for a one year period, ranging in amount from $10000 to $25000. Final reports of progress on the grant proposals will be made at the District's Triennial Convention on June 5-7, 2009. This is the list of recipients of the Atlantic District Ablaze Grants: Church for All Nations Family of Lutheran Schools Association United The July 29, 2008 service was marked by high excitement and joy as each of the seventeen recipient parishes, schools or ministry agencies came forward to receive the Ablaze Grant and share with the gathered group the dynamics of the accepted proposal. Dr. David Benke, as he prepared to distribute the awards, said, "Looking out at you this morning, I see the grace of God times sixteen in ways that we've only begun to express. We are so proud of you, and thankful for the opportunity to share God's resources in order to bring His love to the world." John Mesloh, Treasurer of the Atlantic District, stated, "As we have been blessed by bringing our District budget to a balanced position, we decided that we can't 'sit on our assets,' but need to bring more power to the parishes and ministries who are joined in partnership. The Ablaze Grant program is one way to spread the Good News!" |
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