Divine Call received to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lake City, Minnesota

On March 10, I received a Divine Call to serve as the pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church  of Lake City, Minnesota.  I will be deliberating where I can best serve the Lord in his Church -- whether continuing at Good Shepherd in Novi, Michigan or moving to St. John's in Lake City.  A decision will not be rendered until after Easter, but I welcome any insights or words of encouragement during this time of deliberation.  Prayers are always welcome.

Below is the letter of acknowledgement which was read this past Sunday.

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March 12, 2026

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
520 W. Chestnut Street
Lake City, Minnesota 55041-1515

Dear members of St. John’s,

            I am writing to you to acknowledge the Divine Call you have extended to me on March 10 to serve as your pastor, as well as the Divine Call you extended to my wife, Laura, to serve as the 4^th and 5^th grade teacher in your elementary school.  We are both humbled that you have extended these calls to us, and we will give prayerful deliberation to them. 

            I have received your email with the attachments and am gaining some information about the ministry at St. John’s.  I am looking forward to conversations with your leaders, as I will also be consulting with members of my current call at Good Shepherd in Novi, Michigan.  Feel free to contact me with any information you feel would help in this time of deliberation. 

My wife and I will be praying for you, for Good Shepherd, and for St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Livonia as we assess where we can serve the Lord best in his Church.  We thank you in advance for your prayers for us.

            God bless and keep you.

In Christ,
Pastor Thomas E. Schroeder