The 3rd Annual Great Plains Mission District Convocation was held at St. Matthew's on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Present were representatives from Evangelical Lutheran, Mankato, KS; Freemount Lutheran, Lindsborg, KS; Good Shepherd Lutheran, Wichita, KS; Peace Lutheran, Edmond, OK; St. John's Lutheran, Westboro, MO; First Lutheran, Rock Port, MO; Ebenezer Oromo Evangelical (meeting at St. Matthew's); and St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran, Riverside, MO. The Nebraska churches were unable to attend because of threatening winter weather.
Also present were Bishop John Bradosky and outgoing Dean Russell E. Saltzman. Bishop Bradosky spoke concerning things going on in the NALC.
Pr. Dennis Beckmann was elected Dean of the Mission District. Pr. Faisa Atomsa was added to the Council and no other changes were made for the present.
A chili lunch was served by the St. Matthew's ladies.
Convocation closed with worship and Holy Communion.
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