Bethlehem Lutheran Church will celebrate its 160th anniversary on Oct. 20, 2019. Bethlehem is the oldest congregation in the Florida-Bahamas Synod. This history was included in the congregation's bulletin as... read more →
As a result of the partnership between Lutheran Disaster Response and Florida-Bahamas Synod, Messiah Lutheran Church in Panama City is now set up to host volunteers who want to come... read more →
On Friday, Sept. 21, Bishop Suarez and Aura were able to make a one-day trip to Freeport to visit the island and see the impact of the hurricane for themselves.... read more →
story submitted by Pamela Schuetz, Shepherd of the Hills, Clermont On an oppressively hot, but sunny day, the members of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (SOTH) in Clermont, Florida,... read more →
The following story was shared by Pr. Don Erickson, Rock of Ages, Wildwood. This story is in a series of stories about congregations impacting their communities. While we did not... read more →
Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you for the many prayers and statements of support and encouragement you have sent to those already or potentially impacted by this storm. The prayers... read more →
This story submitted by Margarita Romo, Resurrection House, Dade City, Florida. It is one in a series of stories being shared over the next several weeks about congregations engaging with... read more →
Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 Dear Friends, I want to begin this reflection by sharing one of my favorite Psalms. Psalms 46 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present... read more →
8/30/2019 In the face of a disaster, the human spirit (and the power of the Holy Spirit), compels us to seek a way to respond. Thank you for the many... read more →
Submitted by Pr. Fred More, co-chair Refugee Ministry Task Force St. John Lutheran Church Winter Park, Florida Abdurazak Kedir Abdu, a refugee from Ethiopia, arrived at Orlando International Airport on... read more →
