Pioneer Lutheran Church to host regional gathering of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.

White, SD, May 7, 2012:  Pioneer Lutheran Church in White, SD will host a regional gathering of the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10:00 AM through 4:00PM at Pioneer Lutheran Church, 20180 474th Ave., White, SD 57276.  This gathering will be led by Mark Vander Tuig, LCMC National Service Coordinator.  This gathering will reflect upon how the LCMC has grown from a small group of 25 congregations 11 years ago to become a fellowship of over 700 Lutheran Congregations in the United States today, the future of the LCMC, and a more intentionally commitment of its member congregations to fulfilling the Great Commission and Great Commandment.  Lutheran Congregations throughout eastern South Dakota and Southwestern Minnesota have been invited to participate in the gathering.  Everyone is welcome to attend. The LCMC is a new paradigm for American Lutheranism and for it to continue to work; all of the members the churches need to understand what the LCMC is trying to do.  This will also be a time for people to ask questions and discover answers about LCMC.  If you are interested in the future of American Lutheranism and the changing Lutheran landscape – both nationally and in our area – you are encouraged to attend.