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Winter 2010Dear Friends, The SED Office generally follows the Federal Government (DC Offices) with regard to opening and closing. We are currently closed (Monday and Tuesday) and will post messages on the homepage when we are closed. If you are trying to reach us but not getting through to someone, extension 309 has a regularly updated phone message about the office hours. Haiti Disaster Our Lutheran agencies are providing resources that offer opportunities for all of us to participate. Financial donations are needed to assist with an immediate need for medical resources and supplies. In addition, health kits, layettes, and meals can involve members of your congregation, school, and community in hands on projects. Also, a number of our congregations are preparing to send teams to assist with the recovery effort. Individuals participating must have completed a number of disaster response training programs. You can learn more about the opportunities to prepare for volunteering on our Synod's site www.lcms.org/help Finally, I am excited about the notes I am picking up about what is happening throughout the District. Circuit 9 congregations will be preparing more than 140,000 meals. At least one response team is preparing to go to Haiti in late Spring. Choirs from Bowie State College, Ascension Lutheran School, Lamb of God, and C. Anthony Bush will hold a special benefit event (after the snow). Lutheran schools in the greater Baltimore area are working on a special project and will gather in March to assemble the project and remember in worship all who have felt the impact of this terrible event. Yes, all around us I see the heart of Jesus overflowing in the actions of his people. It is exciting – to God be the glory! Please send your stories and pictures and let us share them with others. In Christ, President Jon T. Deifenthaler Legitimate Lutheran agencies for Haiti relief:
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The Southeastern District (SED) of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a regional district of the LCMS working with congregations and schools in creative partnerships that will result in church transformation and Kingdom growth.
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