LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission

RSTM humbly seeks your prayers for congregations currently without a pastor. Today, we pray for the members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, Mo., as they go through the call process.

O Gracious Father, You led Your holy apostles to ordain ministers for the proclamation of Your Word and the faithful administration of the Sacraments of Christ. Grant to this congregation the guidance of the Holy Spirit to choose a suitable pastor according to Your will for the blessing of Your Church in this place; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (LSB: Calling a faithful pastor)

If you would like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request and a picture of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://www.facebook.com/p/Trinity-Lutheran-Church-Altenburg-Missouri-100067086656976/

RSTM humbly seeks your prayers for congregations currently without a pastor. Today, we pray for the members of Peace Lutheran Church in Goldsboro, N.C., as they go through the call process.

O Gracious Father, You led Your holy apostles to ordain ministers for the proclamation of Your Word and the faithful administration of the Sacraments of Christ. Grant to this congregation the guidance of the Holy Spirit to choose a suitable pastor according to Your will for the blessing of Your Church in this place; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (LSB: Calling a faithful pastor)

If you would like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request and a picture of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://www.facebook.com/peacelutheranchurchgoldsboro/

RSTM humbly seeks your prayers for congregations currently without a pastor. Today, we pray for the members of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, Ill., as they go through the call process.

O Gracious Father, You led Your holy apostles to ordain ministers for the proclamation of Your Word and the faithful administration of the Sacraments of Christ. Grant to this congregation the guidance of the Holy Spirit to choose a suitable
pastor according to Your will for the blessing of Your Church in this place; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (LSB: Calling a faithful pastor)

If you would like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request and a picture of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

http://www.stpetersmorrison.com/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of Grace Lutheran Church in Smithville, Texas. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. David Woelmer and his family.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

http://www.glcs.org/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the dual parishes of Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville, Mo., and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chaffee, Mo. We also remember in our prayers their pastor, The Rev. Daniel Warner and his family.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://www.zlcgordonville.org/
https://www.faithstreet.com/church/saint-paul-lutheran-church-chaffee-mo

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer, Iowa. Additionally, we pray for The Rev. Joel (Peter) Wagner and his family. Wagner has been called to serve as their pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

http://www.stpaulslatimer.org/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of St. James Lutheran Church in Quincy, Ill. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Matthew Riley and his family. Riley has been called to serve as their Pastor and has been with the congregation since July 2022.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://www.stjamesquincy.org/home

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the dual parishes of St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball, Neb., and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burns, Wyo. We also remember in our prayers their pastor, Rev. Ellery Steffensen and his family.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://wyobraskalcms.org/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of St. John Lutheran Church in Stewartville, Minn. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Nicholas Wagenknecht, who has been called to serve as their Associate Pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://www.stjohnsandweecare.org/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the dual parishes of Saint John and Hope Lutheran Churches in West Branch and Saint Helen, Mich. We also remember in our prayers their pastor, Rev. Carl Petzold, and his family.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://www.stjohnwb.org/
https://www.facebook.com/hope.lutheran.75/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington, Mo. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Jacob Sipes and his family. Sipes has been called to serve as their Assistant Pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://imlutheran.org/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Delphi, Ind. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Paul Norris, who has been called to serve as their pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
https://stmatthewsdelphi.org/
https://www.facebook.com/st.matthewsdelphi/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in North Jackson, Ohio. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Zachary Roll, who has been called to serve as their pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/GLC.NorthJackson/

RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Whispering Pines N.C. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Dakota Monday, who has been called to serve as their pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550697842009

On Thursdays, RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of Saint John Lutheran Church in Newhall, Iowa. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Nickalaus Palmer, who has been called to serve as their pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
https://stjohnofnewhall.org/

On Thursdays, RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of the dual parishes of Zion Lutheran Church in Ulm, Ariz. and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brinkley, Ariz. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Jeremy McDonald and his family.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

On Thursdays, RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we pray for the members of the dual parishes of Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, Iowa and St. John Lutheran Church in Burt, Iowa. Additionally, we pray for The Rev. Briton Nelson, who has been called to serve as their Associate Pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
https://www.trinityalgona.org
https://www.stjohnsburt.org/

On Thursdays, RSTM requests your prayers for the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we are praying for the members of the dual parishes of Christ Lutheran Church in Mantua, Ohio, and St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Streetsboro, Ohio. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Blake Martzowka, who has been called to serve as their pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!

RSTM humbly seeks your prayers to support the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we extend our heartfelt prayers for the members of St. John Lutheran Church in New Berlin, Ill. We also lift up Rev. Jacob Moore and his family in prayer as Rev. Moore has been ordained and called to serve as their Pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
http://www.stjnb.org/home

RSTM humbly seeks your prayers to support the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we extend our heartfelt prayers for the members of Faith Lutheran Church in Rogue River, Ore. We also lift up Rev. Jonah Laws and his family in prayer as Rev. Laws has been ordained and called to serve as their Pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
http://www.faithrogueriver.org/

RSTM humbly seeks your prayers to support the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we extend our heartfelt prayers for the members of Saint Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville, Wis. We also lift up Rev. Hayden Lukas and his family in prayer, as Rev. Lukas has been ordained and called to serve as their Associate Pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
https://www.stmlc.org/

RSTM humbly seeks your prayers to support the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we extend our heartfelt prayers for the members of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Virginia, Minn., and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Aurora. Additionally, we pray for their pastor, The Rev. Zachary Klumpp, and his family. Rev. Klumpp has been ordained and called to serve as the pastor for these two parishes.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
https://gloriadeivirginia.360unite.com/home

RSTM humbly seeks your prayers to support the congregations that have received a recently placed seminarian. Today, we extend our heartfelt prayers for the members of Saint Martin Lutheran Church in Winona, Minn. We also lift up Rev. Kyle Lewis and his family in prayer, as Lewis has been ordained and called to serve as their Associate Pastor.

Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have established Your Church to be a temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks that You continue to provide shepherds to feed and serve Your flock in which the Holy Spirit has made them overseers. We humbly implore You ever to strengthen the labors of Your ministers, that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament, Your people may increase in Your knowledge and service and grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all glory now and forever. (Thanksgiving for the gift of pastors, LSB Altar Book)

If you'd like us to feature your congregation, please send us a request or pictures of your church, and we'll add them to the list.

As always, we'd also like to ask you to add the work and staff of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission to your congregation's weekly prayer list. Thank you!
https://stmartinswinona.com/