FAHLUN LUTHERAN CHURCH OF NELSON, MN COMPLETED DISAFFILIATION PROCESS APRIL 24

Fahlun Lutheran Church of Nelson, MN completed the disaffiliation process April 24. Fahlun intends to join its parish partner, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Nelson (which completed the disaffiation process in January 2011), in affiliating with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC).

ADDITIONS TO APRIL 16 UPDATE OF CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

Based on a report in The Lutheran, May 2011, we have made the following additions and changes to our April 16 Update of congregations voting to leave the ELCA.

1. Added: Thai Mission, Rockville Md - passed second vote.
2. Changed: St. John Lutheran Church, Howard Lake MN - passed second vote.
3. Added: Peace Lutheran Church, Port Charlotte, FL - passed second vote.
4. Added: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bailey's Harbor, WI - passed second vote.
5. Added: New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey, MN - passed second vote.
6. Added: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Estherville, IA - passed second vote.
7. Changed: Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove, IA - passed second vote.
8. Changed: Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia, TX - passed second vote.
9. Changed: Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon, PA - passed second vote.
10. Changed: Brighten Heights Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh, PA - passed second vote.
11. Changed: St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville, TX - passed second vote.
12. Added: Grace Lutheran Church, Snyder, TX - passed second vote.
13. Added: St. Mark Lutheran Church, Graytown, OH - passed second vote.
14. Changed: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown, TX - passed second vote.

There are a few other congregations listed in The Lutheran that do not match with ELCA yearbook. We are investigating and will report if additional congregations should be listed.

To date, our April 16 Update lists 471 congregations that have taken two successful votes to leave the ELCA and 82 congregations whose second vote is pending.
Our total of members lost to the ELCA through the congregations listed is 276,300 (since August 2009).

This number does not include the membership losses through the establishment of new congregations, nor does it include the thousands that have left the ELCA on their own.

PLEASE NOTE, WE HAVE 26 CONGREGATIONS ON OUR LIST THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO VOTE IN MAY. PLEASE INFORM US IF THERE ARE OTHERS TO ADD.

NOTHING BETWEEN by Pastor David Barnhart

NOTHING BETWEEN

“For there is one God, and one
mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 2:5).

None but Christ should ever stand between the Church and God. The Church is the Body of Christ, comprised of those who have been redeemed through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Church was established by Jesus Christ. He is the head of the Church. Christ alone empowers the Church, and one day He is coming back, not for denominations or religious organizations, but for His Church.

Under the New Testament pattern the Church is identified through local congregations in specified geographical areas, with no authority over them, save the Word of God. Paul wrote: “Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it” (1 Cor. 12:27). When Paul sent letters to “the church of God which is at Corinth,” or to “the churches of Galatia,” or “to the saints in Philippi,” he was not addressing denominations or organizations but only those “sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints” (1 Cor. 1:2).

Denominations are man-made organizations, created to better enable local congregations and individual Christians to carry out their missions and ministries. This is well and good if the servant role is maintained by organized denominations. However, many denominations have changed the role of a servant to one of domination and control over local churches. Today many denominations, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), have usurped the right to control the property of local congregations, even subjecting them to accept beliefs that are contrary to the clear teachings of Scripture. The bitter consequence of this unbiblical type of church polity is evident as local congregations endeavor to break the shackles of their denomination’s imposed authority.

Over the years denominations have placed themselves between local congregations and God through their arrogant insistence that they are the supreme authority regarding matters of faith, truth and practice. The hubris of denominations to draft statements and position papers concerning doctrines and social issues that go against the Word of God stinks to high heavens. Such arrogance has all but destroyed the credibility of these denominations to speak authoritatively to our society about anything.

No denomination, local congregation or individual Christian has the right to say or do anything that contradicts the clear teachings of Scripture. Denominations may pass resolutions or adopt official statements that seek to justify abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, same-sex marriages and a host of other evils, but that does not make it right in the eyes of God. When a denomination makes sin and apostasy part of its official doctrine and practice, Christians have an obligation to oppose it and, where necessary, depart from it.

God’s Word alone is the supreme authority concerning all issues of faith and life, and God will have the last Word! Every denomination and congregation should be pro-life because the Bible is pro-life. Every denomination and congregation should stand for the biblical concept of marriage between one man and one woman, and they should oppose all teachings that are contrary to the Bible.

Over the years, it has been painful to watch local congregations being swallowed up through denominational mergers. Why would a congregation allow itself to be brought under the control of a national church body that requires it to accept teachings and practices contrary to Scripture, or obtain permission to end its relationship with that same denomination? Such decisions could occur only if people are no longer sitting at the feet of Jesus to learn what the Holy Spirit has spoken through His Word!

It is gratifying to see church bodies such as the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, the American Association of Lutheran Churches, the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ and the North American Lutheran Church establish polity wherein congregations have the freedom to control their own property and make their own decisions.

None but Christ should stand between the local congregation and God, and no higher authority should exist for the local congregation than God’s Word. The only stand a local congregation should take on any matter of doctrine or practice should be one based on God’s Word, not on denominational statements or policy.

Nothing between my soul and the Savior,
So that His blessed face may be seen;
Nothing preventing the least of His favor:
Keep the way clear! Let nothing between.
Charles A. Tindley

The article above is an editorial in the Spring 2011 issue of The Vine and Branches. If you would like to be on the mailing list to receive this magazine produced by Abiding Word Ministries, send your name and address to wordabide@a0l.com. There is no charge for the publication. AWM depends on the freewill gifts from those who stand with us.

CHURCHES SCHEDULED TO VOTE IN MAY 2011 TO LEAVE THE ELCA

Please inform us of any additions or changes needing to be made to this list.
wordabide@aol.com

PLEASE REMEMBER THESE CONGREGATIONS IN YOUR PRAYERS!

* indicates first vote ** indicates second vote

May 1
1. Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville, OH **
2. St. Luke Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC** (second attempt)
3. St. John Lutheran Church, Hatton, ND **
4. Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX **
5. Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Watertown, SD*
6. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Goodland, KS **
7. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Champion, MI **
8. Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA **
9. Philadelphia Lutheran Church, Granite Falls, NC *
10. Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church, Newberry, SC *
11. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN **
12. Grace Lutheran Church, Bessemer City, NC *
13. First Lutheran Church, Britton, SD *
14. Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, Britton, SD*
15. Lake City Lutheran Church, Britton, SD*
16. Hope Lutheran Church, Fosston, MN **
17. St. John Lutheran Church, Grove City, OH **
18. First Lutheran Church, Rural Valley, PA **
19. First Lutheran Church, Pillager, MN **
20. New Life Lutheran Church, Oak Grove, MN **
21. Trinity Lutheran Church, Lewiston, ID **
22. Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake, MN *
23. Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River, MN *
24. St. Petri Lutheran Church, Flanagan, IL *
25. Grace Lutheran Church, Eaton, OH *
26. All Saints Lutheran Church, Arlington, TX **
27. Faith Lutheran Church, Rock Port, MO *

May 8
Badger Lutheran Church, Badger, SD **
Vinemont Community Lutheran Church, Reinholds, PA *
St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden, NC **

May 15
Hope Lutheran Church, Hubbard Lake, MI *
Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond, OK **
Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookfield, WI **
Grace Lutheran, Huntington Beach, CA**
Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas, NC **
Zion Lutheran Church, Kent, WA **
Faith Lutheran Church, Faith, NC *
Christ the King Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD **
Denny Park Lutheran Church, Seattle **
Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroeville, OH *
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Merriville, IN *
Hope Lutheran Church, Ladysmith, WI *

May 22
Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC *
Bethel Lutheran Church, Santa Maria, CA **
American Lutheran Church, Gothenburg, NE *
Fron Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN *

VOTING RESULTS APRIL 17, 2011: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, BLOOMER, WI failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA, 125 yes, 159 no.

2. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELLSWORTH, IA passed second vote to leave ELCA 93%. NALC.

3. ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, HALLETTSVILLE, TX passed second vote to leave ELCA. LCMC.

4. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, HAWKINS, WI passed second vote to leave ELCA, joined NALC.

5. BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, CATAWBA, WI passed second vote to leave ELCA, joined NALC.

6. ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, HALLETSVILLE, TX passed second vote to leave ELCA, 87%. Joined NALC.

CONGREGATIONS SCHEDULTED TO VOTE APRIL 17 TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Bethel Lutheran Church Hawkins, WI **
2. Bethany Lutheran Church, Catawba, WI **
3. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hallettsville, TX **
4. St. John Lutheran Church, Bloomer, WI *

VOTING RESULTS APRIL 10: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, LA MOILLE, IL passed second vote to leave ELCA.

2. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, PRINCETON, IL passed second vote to leave ELCA, 79-1.

3. SAMHOLD LUTHERAN CHURCH, GONVICK, MN passed second vote to leave ELCA, 100-40.

4. NORWAY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ST. OLAF, IA passed second vote to leave ELCA, 89-8. NALC

5. MARION LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELGIN, IA passed second vote to leave ELCA, 37-1. NALC

6. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, CLEARLAKE, WI passed second vote to leave ELCA 129-23. LCMC

7. SAINT JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH, GREENFIELD, IN passed second vote to leave ELCA, 95%. Voted to join NALC and LCMC.

8. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, LEXINGTON, OH passed first vote to leave the ELCA.

9. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, TROY, OH passed seconf vote to leave the ELCA, 78-3.

10. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, ST. ANSGAR, IA passed first vote to leave ELCA 111-2.

11. ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH, BUTLER, PA passed second vote 171-66. NALC

12. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, (TROY HILL) PITTSBURGH, PA passed first vote 20-4.

13. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, COLUMBUS, OH passed first vote 126-1.

14. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, PARKERSBURG, IA passed first vote, 98-42.

15. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVERLY, IA passed second vote. LCMC

CONGREGATIONS SCHEDULED TO VOTE APRIL 10 TO LEAVE THE ELCA

PLEASE REMEMBER THESE CONGREGATIONS IN YOUR PRAYERS AS THEY GO THROUGH THIS VOTING PROCESS.
1. Zion Lutheran Church, LaMoille, IL **
2. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Butler, PA **
3. St. James Lutheran Church, Greenfield, IN **
4. Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA (Their second vote failed two weeks ago, so they have scheduled another vote.)
5. First Lutheran Church, Princeton, IL **
6. First Lutheran Church, Troy, OH**
7. Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick, MN **
8. Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf, IA **
9. Marion Lutheran Church, Elgin, IA **

If you know of changes or additions to this list, contact us at: wordabide@aol.com

UPDATE APRIL 16, 2011: CHURCHES VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

We have added/changed the following churches to our last posting:
1. Zion Lutheran Church, Grove Port, OH passed first vote.
2. St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Glenville, PA passed first vote.
3. First Lutheran Church, Paxton, IL passed first vote.
4. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Willow Springs, MO passed second vote. LCMC
5. Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury, NC passed second vote. NALC/LCMC
6. St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC passed first vote NALC
7. Faith Lutheran Church, Millersburg, OH passed second vote. NALC
8. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fresno, CA passed first vote.
9. Solem Lutheran Church, Hawley, MN passed second vote. LCMC
10. Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, NC passed second vote.
11. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte, NC passed second vote.
12. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Dallas, NC passed second vote.
13. Our Savior Lutheran Church, Menno, SD passed second vote.
14. Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, SD passed second vote.
15. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Seattle WA passed second vote. NALC
16. St. Matthew Lutheran (Fernando) Stewart, MN passed second vote.
17. First Lutheran Church, Baker City, OR passed second vote. NALC
18. Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA passed first vote. NALC
19. St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Hooversville, PA passed first vote. NALC
20. Bethany Lutheran Church, Covington, MI passed first vote.
21. Advent Lutheran Church, Boca Raton, FL passed second vote.
22. St. Paul Lutheran Church, (Trauger) Latrobe, PA passed first vote.
23. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Evart, MI passed second vote. NALC
24. Zion Lutheran Church, La Moille, IL passed second vote.
25. First Lutheran Church, Princeton, IL passed second vote.
26. Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick, MN passed second vote.
27. Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf, IA passed second vote. NALC
28. Marion Lutheran Church, Elgin, IA passed second vote. NALC
29. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Blythwood, SC passed first vote.
30. First Lutheran Church, Clearlake, Wi passed second vote.
31. St. James Lutheran Church, Greenfield, IN passed second vote. NALC
32. St. John Lutheran Church, Fredricksburg, PA passed second vote.
33. Christ Lutheran Church, Lexington, OH passed first vote.
34. First Lutheran Church, Troy, OH passed second vote.
35. First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, IA passed first vote.
36. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Butler, PA passed second vote. NALC
37. Grace Lutheran Church, (Troy Hill) Pittsburgh, PA passed first vote.
38. St. John Lutheran Church, Columbus, OH passed first vote.
39. Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, IA passed second vote. NALC
40. Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA passed first vote.
41. Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins, WI passed second vote. NALC
42. Bethany Lutheran Church, Catawba, WI passed second vote. NALC
43. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Halletsville, TX passed second vote. NALC
44. Hope Lutheran Church, Fosston, MN passed first vote.
45. Thai Mission, Rockville, MD passed second vote.
46. St. John Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, MN passed second vote.
47. Peace Lutheran Church, Port Charlotte, FL passed second vote.
48. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bailey's Harbor, WI passed second vote.
49. New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey, MN passed second vote.
50. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Estherville, IA passed second vote.
51. Eagle Grove (Evangelical Lutheran) Eagle Grove passed second vote.
52. Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia, TX passed second vote.
53. Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon, PA passed second vote.
54. Brighten Heights Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh, PA passed second vote.
55. St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville, TX passed second vote.
56. Grace Lutheran Church, Snyder, TX passed second vote.
57. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown, TX passed second vote.
58. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Graytown, OH passed second vote.
59. Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson, MN passed second vote. LCMC
60. Hope Lutheran Church, Everly, IA passed second vote. LCMC
61. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Adrian, PA passed first vote.
62. Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile, IA passed first vote.
63. Round Prairie Lutheran Church, Glenville, MN passed second vote.
64. First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, MO passed first vote.
65. St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden, NC passed second vote. NALC
66. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Export, PA passed first vote. NALC
67. St. John Lutheran Church, Boyden, IA passed first vote.
68. Freemont Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, KS passed second vote. NALC

AALC - The American Association of Lutheran Churches;
AFLC - Association of Free Lutheran Congregations;
CLB - Church of the Lutheran Brethren;
ELCM - Evangelical Lutheran Conference and Ministerium;
FELC - Fellowship of Evangelical Lutheran Churches;
LC-I - Lutheran Church-International;
LCMC - Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ;
LC-MS - Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod;
NALC - North American Lutheran Church

If you know of congregations not listed here, please advise us at:
wordabide@aol.com

AWM’s list as of May 5, shows 488 congregations that successfully have taken their second vote to leave the ELCA, as well as 80 congregations that have successfully taken their first vote and now await their second vote. We are missing several congregations from our list. If you know of congregations that have successfully voted but are not on our list, please inform us.

ELCA baptized membership loss contained in this list: 281,003

* INDICATES FIRST VOTE ** INDICATES SECOND VOTE

ALASKA 1**
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kodiak NALC

ARIZONA 9**
** Light of the Desert Lutheran, Cave Creek LCMC
** Light of Christ Lutheran, Chandler LCMC
** Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran , Fountain Hills
** Community Church of Joy, Glendale LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa NALC
** Victory Lutheran Church, Mesa LCMC
** American Lutheran Church, Phoenix
** La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale
** Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Tempe LCMC
Note: Shepherd of the Hills, Fountain Hills was expelled, Dec. 11, 2010, by the Grand Canyon Synod because of their “dual affiliation” with the LCMC.

CALIFORNIA 31** 4*
** St. John’s Lutheran, Arroyo Grande LCMC
** Sierra Lutheran Church, Auberry LCMC
** Chinese Life Lutheran Church, Alhambra LCMC
** Mission Point Lutheran Church, Chino LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Fallbrook LCMC
** Shepherd of the Mountains, Frazier Park AALC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fresno
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Galt AALC
** St. Mark Chinese Luth, Hacienda Heights LCMC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Huntington Beach
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Irvine LCMC
** Concordia Lutheran Church, Kingsburg LCMC
** Lutheran Church of Cross, Laguna Woods LCMC
** LaJolla Lutheran Church, LaJolla LCMC
** St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, La Mesa FELC
** Emanuel Lutheran Church, Lodi LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Los Banos LCMC
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Madera LCMC
** Mount of Olives Lutheran, Mission Viejo LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Modesto LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Redway
** Life Lutheran Church, Richmond
** Grace Lutheran Church, Ridgecrest LCMC
** Rancho Penasquitos Lutheran , San Diego LCMC
** St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Diego LCMC
** Chinese Lutheran Church, San Francisco
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, San Jose LCMC
** St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita LCMC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran, Torrance
** First Lutheran Church, Tulare NALC
** Red Hill Lutheran Church, Tustin LCMC
** Mt. Calvary Faith Lutheran, West Covina LCMC
* Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster
** Westminister Lutheran Church, Westminster

COLORADO 6**
** Faith Lutheran Church, Castle Rock LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran, Colorado Springs LCMC
** Black Forest Lutheran, Colorado Springs,
** St. Luke’s Lutheran, Colorado Springs NALC
** Lutheran Church of the Cross, Evergreen LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Security LCMC

FLORIDA 12**
** Advent Lutheran Church, Boca Raton
** Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Dade City LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Pierce LCMC
** Shepherd of Woods Church, Jacksonville LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Lakeland LCMC
** Living Word Lutheran Church, Lantana LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Miami LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Palm Bay LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Palatka LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Port Charlotte
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Titusville LCMC
** First Lutheran Church , West Palm Beach
Note: Although St. Peter Lutheran of Fort Pierce voted unanimously to withdraw, the ELCA will not allow them to leave with their property.

GEORGIA 8**
** Laurel Hill Lutheran Church, Clyo LCMC
** Wingard Memorial Lutheran, Clyo LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Evans NALC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran , Fayetteville NALC
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hartwell LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Springfield LCMC

IDAHO 5**
** Zion Lutheran Church, Deary LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Hayden LCMC
** First Evangelical Lutheran, Idaho Falls LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Lewiston NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Pierce LCMC

ILLINOIS 22** 6*
* St. John Lutheran Church, Danforth
** Trinity Lutheran Church, DeKalb LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Dongola LCMC
** St. John of Union County Luth, Dongola LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Emden LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Flanagan LCMC
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Franklin Grove LCMC
** Messiah Lutheran Church, Joliet LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Kirkland NALC
** Zion Evan Lutheran Church of Clarion, La Moille
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Lee LCMC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lindenhurst LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Moline LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oregon LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Paxton
** Zion Lutheran Church, Philo NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Pontiac NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Princeton
** American Lutheran Church, Rantoul NALC
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Rockford
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Rockton LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Royal NALC
* Hosanna Lutheran Church, St. Charles
** Prince of Peace Lutheran , St. Joseph NALC
* Stavanger Lutheran Church, Seneca
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro NALC

INDIANA 9** 1*
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Auburn NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Connersville
** St. John Lutheran Ft. Wayne (Lake Twp.) NALC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne NALC
* St. James Lutheran Church, Greenfield
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Hoagland NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Holland LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Logansport
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Joe LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stendal LCMC

IOWA 39** 10*
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca
* Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Ackley
* Badger Lutheran Church, Badger
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Bode LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Boyden, IA
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake LCMC
** Highland Park Lutheran Church, Des Moines
** Unity Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
* Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church, Dorchester
** Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove
** Samuel Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove LCMC
** Marion Lutheran Church, Elgin
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Estherville
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Evansdale AALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Everly
** Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fontanelle LCMC
** Holmes Lutheran Church, Holmes
** Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hull LCMC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Inwood LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Irwin LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Kelley LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Ottumwa LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg
** St. John Lutheran Church, Persia LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Plainfield NALC
** Elim Lutheran Church, Randall LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn
** Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn
** Salem Lutheran Church, Roland LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan NALC
* First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar
* Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf
** United Lutheran Church, Shelby LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sheldon NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Center LCMC
** Skien Lutheran Church, Sloan LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Story City
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Story City LCMC
** Stratford Lutheran Church, Stratford LCMC
** Ulensvang Lutheran Church, Thor NALC
** Old East Paint Creek Lutheran, Waterville NALC
** Old West Paint Creek Lutheran, Waukon NALC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williams LCMC

KANSAS 8** 1*
** St. John Lutheran Church, Athol LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Clay Center LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clyde LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Dodge City LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Goodland
** Freemount Lutheran Church, Lindsborg
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linn LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Osborne LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer LCMC

KENTUCKY 4**
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Augusta AALC
** House of Prayer Lutheran, Elizabethtown NALC
** Hopeful Lutheran Church, Florence LCMC
** Hebron Lutheran Church, Hebron LCMC

MARYLAND 5** 1*
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Baltimore NALC
* St. John Lutheran Church, (Edgemere) Baltimore
** Lutheran Church of Redeemer Damascus LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa LCMC
** Thai Mission, Rockville
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Sabillasville LCMC

MICHIGAN 14** 2*
** Salem Lutheran Church, Bark River NALC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater LCMC
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton LCMC
** Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Champion
* Bethany Lutheran Church, Covington
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Evart NALC
* Living Hope Lutheran Church, Farwell
** Zion Lutheran Church, Felch LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso NALC
** Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Reese LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shingleton
** Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Warren LCMC

MINNESOTA 63** 5*
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Afton LCMC
** Our Redeemer’s Lutheran, Badger LCMC
** Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
** Lutheran Ch. of Master, Brooklyn Center LCMC
** Discover Church, Brooklyn Park LCMC
** Wangen Prairie Lutheran, Cannon Falls LCMC
** New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crosby NALC
** Lund Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes LCMC
** New Hope of Lakewood Lutheran, Duluth
** Bethlehem/West Elbow Lake Lutheran LCMC
** Central Lutheran Church, Elk River LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ellendale AFLC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Erskine NALC
** Rodnes Lutheran Church, Erskine LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Floodwood LCMC
* Hope Lutheran Church, Fosston
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fridley LCMC
** Round Prairie Lutheran Church, Glenville LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran, Golden Valley
** Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** United Lutheran Church, Gonvick NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover LCMC
** Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Hegland Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Solem Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Singaas Lutheran Church, Hendricks AFLC
** Looney Valley Lutheran, Houston LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake
** Christ the King Lutheran, Hutchinson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hutchinson LCMC
** South Zumbro Lutheran Church, Kasson
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River
** Hosanna Lutheran Church, Lakeville LCMC
** American Lutheran, Long Prairie LCMC
** Holy Cross Lutheran, Maple Lake LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Maple Plain LCMC
** Wang Lutheran Church, Maynard LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Menahga LCMC
** First English Lutheran Church Menahga LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church Mentor NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Minneapolis LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Monticello LCMC
** Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Nelson LCMC
** Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson LCMC
* Bethany Lutheran Church, Nevis
** Rejoice Lutheran Renewal Church, Northfield
** New Life Lutheran Church, Oak Grove
** Salem Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Sauk Valley Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Christ Lutheran Church, Otsego LCMC
** North Immanuel Lutheran, Pelican Rapids LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Pillager
** First Lutheran Church, Roseau LCMC
** Community Church of Hope, Rosemount
** Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford LCMC
* Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant
** Albion Lutheran Church, St. James NALC
** Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Stewart
* Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte LCMC
** Folden Lutheran Church, Vining
** Bethesda Lutheran Church, Wannaska NALC
** Riverside Lutheran Church, Wannaska NALC

MISSOURI 4** 2*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ava NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Pocahontas AALC
* Faith Lutheran Church, Rock Port
** Christ Lutheran Church, Stover AFLC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Willow Springs

MONTANA 19**
** Peace Lutheran Church, Belgrade LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork LCMC
** Little Missouri Lutheran Church, Capitol LCMC
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Chester LCMC
** Golden West Lutheran Church, Conrad LCMC
** Pondera Valley Lutheran Church, Conrad LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Dillon
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Evergreen LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Flaxville LCMC
** Pleasant Prairie Lutheran, Flaxville LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Great Falls LCMC
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Ledger LCMC
** Highland Lutheran Church, Outlook LCMC
** Peerless Lutheran Church, Peerless LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Popular
** Scobey Lutheran Church, Scobey LCMC
** Valier Lutheran Church, Valier LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Whitefish LCMC
** American Lutheran Church, Winfred LCMC

NEBRASKA 11** *1
** Peace Lutheran Church, Alma
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel LCMC
** Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Blue Hill
** Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler
** Bluffs Trinity Lutheran, Fremont, NE LCMC
** Fridhem Lutheran Church, Funk LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege LCMC
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Norfolk LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Oakland
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Republican City
** Hope Lutheran Church, Smithfield LCMC
Note: Although Bethel Lutheran, Holdrege voted successfully (twice) to withdraw, their ELCA synod will not allow them to leave with their property.

NEW YORK 9** 2*
** St. Nicodemus Lutheran, East Aurora LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Brooklyn LCMC
** Christ Chinese Lutheran, Brooklyn LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Delhi LCMS
** Advent Lutheran Church, Elmont LCMC
** Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Lyons LC-I
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Middleburgh NALC
** Evang Luth of Holy Trinity New Rochelle LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls LCMC
** St James Lutheran Stewart Manor LCMC

NORTH CAROLINA 27** 4*
** St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro NALC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Bessemer City NALC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte
** Well of Hope Lutheran Church, Charlotte LCMC
** Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove NALC
** Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Claremont NALC
* Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord
* Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Dallas
** Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Fayetteville
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
** Millers Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** Center Grove Lutheran, Kannapolis LCMS
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis NALC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Lincolnton NALC
** St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden NALC
** St. Luke Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** Christiana Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury LCMC
* Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury
** Union Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Statesville LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville NALC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Troutman NALC
** Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Weddington LCMC
** Lutheran Church Atonement, Wilkesboro NALC

NORTH DAKOTA 7** 1*
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington
** Peace Lutheran Church, Devil’s Lake NALC
** Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Edgeley LCMC
** Anselm Trinity Luth, (Sheldon) Enderlin LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Hatton
** Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen LCMC
** Mabel Lutheran Church, Sutton LCMC
** First Lutheran, Washburn LCMC

OHIO 27** 7*
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ashland
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Barberton LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bolivar NALC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bucyrus
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cardington LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Cincinnati LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church , Clyde
** Puritas Lutheran Church, Cleveland LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Columbus NALC
** Upper Arlington Lutheran, Columbus NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus (Obetz) NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline LCMC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Eaton, NALC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Graytown
** Greenford Lutheran Church, Greenford LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Grove City NALC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Groveport
* Christ Lutheran Church, Lexington
** First English Lutheran, Mansfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Mansfield NALC
* Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
** First English Lutheran, Marysville NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Maumee LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Millersburg NALC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Monroeville NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Montpelier NALC
** Faith in Christ Lutheran, Springfield NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Montpelier LCMC
** Resurrection Lutheran, Port Clinton NALC
** Grace Evan. Lutheran, Springfield NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran, Sulphur Springs NALC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Troy NALC

OKLAHOMA *1
* Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond

OREGON 3** 1*
** First Lutheran Church, Baker City NALC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boardman
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston LCMC
* Our Savior Lutheran Church, Salem

PENNSYLVANIA 22** 9*
* St. Mark Lutheran Church, Adrian
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Abington NALC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Dallastown LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Export NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Fredricksburg
* St. Jacob Lutheran Church Glenville
* St. Thomas Lutheran, Hooversville NALC
** Dunmyer Lutheran Church, Johnstown NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning NALC
* St. Paul Lutheran, (Trauger) Latrobe
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Millersburg LCMC
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Muncy
** St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia LCMC
** Brighton Heights Lutheran, Pittsburgh NALC
** St.Stephen Lutheran Scott Twp Pittsburgh NALC
* Grace Lutheran Church, (Troy Hill) Pittsburgh
** Zion Lutheran, Pittsburgh (Brentwood) NALC
* Vinemont Lutheran Church, Reinholds NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Rural Valley
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver NALC
* St. Paul Lutheran (Zeigler’s) Seven Valleys
** Zion (Shaffers) Lutheran, Seven Valleys LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta NALC
** Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta NALC
* First Lutheran Church, Washington NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Manchester
** Kissinger Lutheran Church, Wyomissing
** St. Paul Lutheran, McConnellsburg ELCM
** St. Paul Lutheran , Big Cove Tannery ELCM
** Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove ELCM
The last three congregations listed were kicked out of the ELCA for calling a non-ELCA pastor and for holding dual membership in another church.

SOUTH CAROLINA 3** 3*
* St. Mark Lutheran Church, Blythwood
* St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Chapin NALC
** Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Conway
** Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill LCMC
* Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church, Newberry
** Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, York

SOUTH DAKOTA 24** 5*
** Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Aberdeen
** East Lake Andes Lutheran, Armour LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Armour AFLC
** Badger Lutheran Church, Badger NALC
* First Lutheran Church, Britton, SD
* Lake City Lutheran Church, Britton, SD
* Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, Britton, SD
** American Lutheran Church, Castlewood NALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Delmont AFLC
** New Hope Lutheran Church, Hayti NALC
** Hayti Lutheran Church, Hayti NALC
** Lands Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Irene
** Ladner Lutheran Church, Ladner LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden NALC
** Shepherd of the Hills, Lead LCMC
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Long Valley
** Grace Lutheran Church, Menno
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Menno
** Deep Creek Lutheran Church, Midland
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Midland
** First Lutheran Church, Philip NALC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, Pierpont LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Platt LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Selby
** First American Lutheran, Tripp
** Immanuel Lutheran, Whitewood NALC
* Christ the King Lutheran Church, Yankton

TENNESSEE 1*
** Lord of Life Lutheran, Memphis NALC

TEXAS 40** 2*
** All Saints Lutheran Church, Arlington NALC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alice LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran, Boerne LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Brenham
** Welcome Lutheran Church, Brenham NALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill
** St. John Lutheran Church, Dime Box LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, El Campo LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Ennis LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Floresville NALC
** Holy Ghost Lutheran, Fredricksburg NALC
** Martin Luther Lutheran, Giddings LCMC
** Living Word Lutheran, Grapevine LCMC
* St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hallettsville
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Haskell LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Inez LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran, New Braunfels LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Orange Grove LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran , Point Comfort LCMC
** St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy LCMC
** Joy Lutheran Church, Richmond NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rockdale NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Runge NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin
** Grace Lutheran Church, Snyder
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Taylor LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Thrall
** Our Savior Lutheran, Three Rivers NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Tivoli LCMC
* Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Tyler NALC
** Zion Lutheran Mission Valley,Victoria LCMS
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran, Weesatche LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Winters LCMC
** Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Yoakum LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown NALC

UTAH 1**
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Roy LCMC

VIRGINIA 5**
** Apostles Lutheran Church, Chesapeake LCMC
** Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper NALC
** Lebanon Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** Morning Star Lutheran, Mt. Jackson ELCM
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Roanoke LCMC

WASHINGTON 10** 4*
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bremerton AALC
** Lutheran Ch of Redeemer, Chimacum LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Everett NALC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Kent
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Lacey LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran, Longview LCMC
* Central Lutheran Church, Morton
** Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa
** Richland Lutheran Church, Richland LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rochester LCMC
* Denny Park Lutheran Church, Seattle
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Seattle NALC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Stanwood LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Walla Walla WEST VIRGINIA 2**
** St. Timothy Lutheran, Charleston NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Letart NALC

WISCONSIN 27** 5*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bailey's Harbor
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls LCMC
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookfield NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline NALC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Catawba
** First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Christus Lutheran, Clintonville LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dupont LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edgar LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins
* Shepherd of Hills (Richfield) Hubertus LCMC
** Northland Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Olivet Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Luck LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Manawa LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, (Pella) Marion LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church Oconto Falls LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ogdensburg LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Pell Lake LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips NALC
** Stanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake LCMC
* Ascension Lutheran Church, Shiocton
** Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock NALC
** Living Water Lutheran, Sun Prairie LCMC
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tomah LCMC
* Franklin Lutheran (Soldiers Grove) Viroqua
** North West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
** South West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
* Immanuel of Lebanon, Watertown NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Weyouwega LCMC

WYOMING 1**
** Christ the King Lutheran, Newcastle NALC

APRIL 3 VOTING RESULTS

1. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, BAKER CITY, OR passed second voted to leave the ELCA and voted to join NALC.

2. ST MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH, (Fernando) STEWART, MN passed second vote to leave the ELCA 76%-24%.

3. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, EAU CLAIRE, WI failed to pass first vote to leave ELCA, 288 in favor of leaving - 225 to stay with ELCA.

4. ST THOMAS LUTHERAN CHURCH, HOOVERSVILLE, PA passed first vote (second attempt) 96-18 to leave the ELCA and join NALC.

5. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, WATERTOWN, WI passed second vote to leave ELCA and join NALC, 119-8.

6. ST MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH, GALENA, IL passed first vote to leave ELCA, 73% and voted to join LCMC.

7. ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (TRAUGER) LATROBE, PA passed first vote (second attempt) to leave the ELCA, 112-52.

8. KISSINGER LUTHERAN CHURCH, WYOMISSING, PA passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join the AFLC.

REPORT OF CHURCHES IN NC THAT VOTED TO LEAVE ELCA

The following was reported on the ALPB Forum:

Reported today in the NC Synod's email newsletter:

Congregation Update - March 29, 2011
Across the ELCA's 10,400 congregations (as of March 3, 2011):

* 551 congregations which have taken the first vote to disaffiliate, received the necessary 2/3's majority
* 240 first votes failed
* 414 congregations have had a second vote to disaffiliate, receiving the necessary 2/3's majority
* 23 second votes failed

This is an old update of ELCA figures. The last ELCA report (March 3) stated that 743 congregations have taken their first vote to leave the ELCA. Of that number, 551 passed and 240 failed. There have been 437 second votes; 414 passed and 23 failed. (We point out that even these figures are out of date.) In the North Carolina Synod's 238 congregations:

* 22 congregations in North Carolina have voted to disaffiliate and their departure has been approved by the NC Synod Council:
o Mt. Hermon, Statesville
o Spirit of Joy, Matthews
o St. Paul's, Salisbury
o The Well, Charlotte
o Center Grove, Kannapolis
o New Jerusalem, Hickory
o Christiana, Salisbury
o St. Matthew, Salisbury
o Grace, Newton
o Trinity, Landis
o Miller's, Hickory
o Union, Salisbury
o St. James, Newton
o St. John's, Statesville
o Mt. Calvary, Claremont
o Christus Victor, Fayetteville
o Bethel, Lincolnton
o Concordia, China Grove
o St. John's, Asheboro
o Atonement, Wilkesboro
o Holy Trinity, Troutman
o Redeemer, Charlotte

* Three congregations have taken a second vote to disaffiliate and their request will be considered during the June Synod Council meeting: Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Dallas; Holy Trinity, Gastonia; Organ, Salisbury.
* Six congregations have taken a first vote and received the necessary 2/3's to disaffiliate, but have not yet received a second vote.
* Eight congregations have voted and will remain in the ELCA

We have all these churches on our list except for Christus Victor, Fayetteville.
We noted also second votes we did not have listed for Redeemer, Charlotte; Our Savior, Dallas.