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oaden the mandate of such pastors to a view of intercultural ministry. Two positions were created: The National Capital Region (NCR) missionary and the GTA missionary. Eventually, both these called pastors left their positions and a re-evaluation took place. The goal has now become, to bring people of differing backgrounds and cultures under the “one roof” of the One Holy Christian Church so that we all together praise our One Lord. This intercultural approach must utilize patience, flexibility, along with a good measure of love – so that the language, culture, and music can all be shared and preserved among those ethnic people who have difficulty with the transition to English. In order to assist our churches and church workers with this process we have joined the Central and ABC Districts in attending and taking part in the LCC Intercultural Conferences. In 2009, the East District hosted one of these conferences. Also, to provide strategic direction, the East District has had to revisit its intercultural outreach endeavors on a regular basis, so that even at the writing of this report we are revisiting our approach to the GTA Intercultural work that must be accomplished. As a result of this, the Department for Outreach recommended that the Board of Directors of the East District call Rev. James Luke to the position of GTA Intercultural Missionary. In this position, Rev. Luke has been busy working throughout the GTA. To aid him in his outreach endeavors, He has brought in speakers to draw attention to the Gospel in an intercultural way. One such speaker was Rev. Chehab, a “Muslim terrorist turned Lutheran Pastor” who spoke throughout the GTA, St. Catharines, and Windsor. In addition, there has continued to be interest from Quebec and the GTA to be involved in the PATs program which will provide further consideration as to the delivery of the course material, and the purpose for which the new applicants become PATs students. Recently, a new radio ministry has also begun out of the intercultural work being done in the GTA. A PATs candidate, Javed Akhter (Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hamilton), began a radio program to reach out to Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu speaking people in the GTA (and around the world via internet). The program is called, “HAMD-O-SANAA.” In addition to Javed Akhter, this radio program regularly features Rev. James Luke, the GTA Missionary, and Joseph Singh, a PATs candidate from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Etobicoke. 5. Mission Executive At the beginning of 2009, the Assistant to the President of the East District received and accepted a call to a E. 40 congregation. As a result, the Department for Outreach prepared an overture to the 2009 East District Convention, regarding the desire to once again call an individual to this position, who could once again focus on the Mission Work of the East District and its congregations. While encouraged by the resolution approved at the 2009 East District Convention, the focus on securing a staff position to fill this position was placed on hold until the new District President was in his position for a while and could evaluate the need. The end result, was that the members of the Department for Outreach along with the East District President began to look at and reevaluate the job description of the East District Mission Executive and then develop a time line to call such a person. The Department for Outreach did come to the conclusion that information was important in making wise decisions regarding missions, and as such the Mission Executive position was critical for the volunteer members who serve on the Department for Outreach. To strategically indicate the Mission focus of this position, the District President expressed his desire that this position be changed from Assistant to the President to Mission Executive of the East District and the Department of Outreach made the proposal that this position fall under the mission budget of the district. The Board Directors of the East District, at the time of this writing, has issued a Solemn Appointment to an individual to fill this position. 6. New Ministry during the Triennium � New exploration in Quebec City, QC leading to Recognized Mission Status for Quebec City Mission. � Development of a Lutheran School in Moncton, NB called Shelaine Clasper, DPS to develop the school in 2010. � Francophone Training of PATs by Rev. Dr. David Somers � Began work in Hamilton, ON to bring the Sudanese community into Pilgrim Lutheran Church – Hamilton, Ontario by MAL Rev. Peter Gatluak � Encouraged work in various cities throughout Quebec by MAL Dr. David Somers through the use of the 125 th Thank-offering Fund. � 125 th Anniversary Grants for 2009 Summer Vicar at Good Shepherd – Moncton, NB and follow-up with Charlottetown, PEI in 2010. � Mission start granted to begin Grace Lutheran Church – Strathroy, Ontario as a daughter congregation of Faith Lutheran Church – London, Ontario � Recognized Mission Status for Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Kingston
� New exploration in Guelph, Ontario leading to Recognized Mission Status for Word of Life Lutheran Church, Guelph, Ontario 7. Continued Work Throughout All Transitions The Missions Committee The Department re-affirmed the Partner-to-PartnerPlan, whereby congregations can partner with specific District assisted ministries ‘over and above’ their regular missions offerings. Coupling this program with the 125 th Thank-offering ministry has enabled ministries to be continued and even expanded over the triennium. At the same time, however, the department for Outreach has realized the need to prioritize its outreach activities and the work it does according to the past District Convention’s resolutions and the new opportunities that are presented to it, in order for the district’s limited resources to be utilized effectively. Our District Convention affirmed the “Both/And” principle – which indicated a desire to balance sustaining current ministries while taking advantage of new opportunities the Lord provides. Throughout the triennium we continued to work in partnership with the LWMLC Canada, LWML Ontario District and the LWML Laurentian District on mission development opportunities within the East District. In addition, the Missions Committee also. . . � In April 2008 held one of its meetings in Timmins and Sudbury, and aims to hold one of its meetings in Quebec in 2011 � Will re-initiate the Missionaries Conference for all District pastors of assisted congregations � Assisted seminary students from CLTS in the Evangelism course through financial aid as they travelled to assisted congregations to gain experience. � Continues to oversee the pastoral care of small remote congregations � Recognizes the need to review the policy and procedures manual regularly � Continues to set and review the priority for the work and types of work for Mission Outreach within the East District. The Social Ministry Committee Has set goals to. . . � Develop a website to connect churches in the East District, offering idea exchange and questions in the area of youth work and to E. 41 allow LCC congregation members a place to seek or offer employment. � Promote the formation of Social Ministry Committees in congregations across the District, to create a manual with a needs assessment format, and to present the ideas and materials at Winkels and wherever possible. � Find ways to reach out to aboriginal peoples; asking the Lutheran Church of Australia for their experiences and research opportunities � Compile a list of Christian Marriage Counselors for lay people and possibly also for pastors, and to interview each of them. � Conduct a survey of the East District to understand and identify the social ministry initiatives being done in the congregations. The Evangelism Committee Has set out the following objectives. . . � To conduct Apologetics 3:15…. The weeding through all the internet material available to not duplicate efforts to create a potential list of topics with the goal to have short folders on different topics with a Bible Study available to utilize. � To broaden the Evangelism Committee to include members from the “Evangelism Task- Force” which came to conclusion. Seek out new members. � To guide congregations to encourage youth to faithful participation in Divine Service and in serving both within and without the congregation. � To request assisted congregations to supply the District with collects for use on Sunday mornings throughout our congregations. Department for Parish Services The Department for Parish Services consists of either a lay or clergy representative of each circuit in the East District. The committees often are drawn from additional lay members, pastors, and deacons from around the district. Chair for this department is Mrs. Doris Schaeffer. The Standing Committees and Their Liaisons Are: East District Lutheran Young Adults – Mr. Nathan Krey, chaired by Ms. Ruth Pollex Lutheran Schools – Ms. Kim Pfeffer Youth Committee – Rev. David Smilek Family Life Education – Rev. Adrian Toms Worship Committee – Rev. Kenneth Voege Recruitment Committee and Student Aid – Ms. Sharon Mills
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LUTHERAN CHURCH-CANADA Ninth Conven
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