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     At the LCMS New Jersey District Convention on 
    Friday, May 16, 2003
    , the convention essayist was Dr. Robert Scuderi. 
    During his speech, LCMS President Dr. Jerry Kieschnick and his wife,
    Terry, walked into the convention hall. 
    Scuderi interrupted his presentation and explained that his comments
    were not going to help in his performance reviews since Dr. Kieschnick does
    not do them.  Among other
    flattering remarks about the couple, Scuderi said of the Kieschnicks, “You
    are the light of the world.”  The
    convention responded favorably.
     
    The New Jersey District has 60 congregations and a
    full-time District President.  District
    President William Klettke also explained that one third of the 60
    congregations were, “At risk.”
     
    Two congregations were added to District at the
    convention, one Liberian and the other Kenyan. 
     
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