2026 Western region
professional church workers' conference

Hosted by:
Prince Of Peace
Lutheran Church
Mesquite, NV 89027

AirPort

Harry Reid International Airport services all major airlines with multiple flights from early morning to late in the evening.


Rental cars
& shuttles

Mesquite, NV is approximately 1.5 hours driving time from Harry Reid Airport.

All the major car rental companies are available with shuttle service to their lots.


Also, two companies offer shuttle service to Mesquite:
  • St. George Shuttle.  Has drop off/pick up stops at the: 
    • Casa Blanca Casino and Resort. This is the closest to the Hampton Inn and Suites Mesquite.
    • Virgin River Casino and Resort.


Both companies offer shuttles from early morning to late evening.

When you register, please select the shuttle location you desire transportation to/from the hotel.

Lodging

The Hampton Inn and Suites Mesquite NV is walking distance from Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church Mesquite, NV. They have a breakfast for guests from 6AM - 9AM daily.  They are also walking distance from a variety of shopping and eating establishments.

The Hampton Inn is offering a special rate of $109 plus taxes and fees.

Room rate includes
  • hot breakfast (6:30AM - 9:30AM weekdays).,
  • 24 hour business center.
  • Fitness Center.
  • Pool and outdoor lounge area with grill.
  • free wi-fi.
  • free parking.

Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Reservation.

Hampton Inn and Suites direct telephone number: (702) 346-2200
Hampton Inn & Suites Reservations
Conference Reservation

Conference schedule of events

Tuesday - October 27 - day 1

1:00PM                    Conference Check-In.
1:30PM                    Welcome:        Pastor Bob Bruggeman (Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church Mesquite, NV).
2:00PM                    Noon Daily Prayer (LSB p. 296): Rev Brian Crane (Eternal Life Lutheran Church Mesa, AZ).
2:15PM                    Speaker:           Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher.
                                     TOPIC:         "Looking Forward To Sunday: Reflections on the Church Year"
3:15PM                    Break.
3:30PM                    Bishop Miskus:  What’s Happening In Our Synod and District.
4:30PM                    Break and preparation for Divine Service.
5:00PM                    Divine Service Setting Three with Holy Communion (LSB p.184).
                                                  (Photograph and Break when Divine Service concludes).
6:00PM                   Conference Dinner hosted by Prince of Peace Lutheran Women Of Life.
7:30PM                    LCEF sponsored fellowship for Conference attendees at the Hampton Inn and Suites.

WedneSDAY - october 28 - day 2

 8:00AM                               Morning Daily Prayer (LSB p. 295): Rev M. Todd Zill (Sheperd Of The Pines Lutheran Payson, AZ).
8:30AM                                Rev Dr. Carl Fickenscher:  "Looking Forward To Sunday: Reflections on the Church Year"
9:30AM                                Briefs:
                                                      Mission Work                      Rev Derek Mathers.
                                                      LCMS Foundation               Mr. Ron Grimm.
                                                      School Ministry                    Mr. Albert Amling.
                                                      LCEF                                   Mr. John Hoover.  
10:30AM                              Break.
10:45AM                              Rev Dr. Carl Fickenscher: "Looking Forward To Sunday: Reflections on the Church Year"
12:00PM                              Personal time and activities-
                                                  Bag Lunches provided courtesy of Prince of Peace Lutheran Women of Life.
                                                  The Website Registration will list a variety of activities such as sightseeing and golf (individual cost).
7:00PM                                 LCEF sponsored fellowship for Conference attendees at the Hampton Inn and Suites.

Thursday - 29 october - day 3

8:00AM                          Morning Daily Prayer (LSB  p. 295): Rev  Mark Wood (Shepherd Of The Canyon Lutheran Gold Canyon, AZ).
8:30AM                          Break.
8:45AM                          Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher:  "Looking Forward To Sunday: Reflections on the Church Year"
9:45AM                          Break.
10:00AM                        Rev Robert Bruggeman: Opportunities and Challenges facing our congregations
                                                                              - Open Discussion.
11:00AM                         Break.
11:15AM                         Noon Daily Prayer (LSB  p. 296). Rev. Rodney L. Schmeltz (Faith Lutheran Church Overgaard, AZ).
11: 45AM                        Closing Remarks by Rev Bruggeman.
12:00PM                         Conclusion of the 2026 Western Region Professional Church Workers’ Conference.

Rev Dr. Carl Fickenscher

GUest Speaker

Topic:
looking forward to sunday morning:
Reflections on the church year

“The unity in Jesus Christ shared through centuries and around the world is the great virtue of liturgy, lectionary, and all those things proper” (p. xix).

How often do you think about the contents of upcoming weekly worship services and how they interconnect thematically? However rare or frequent this is, there is something to be learned, and certainly something to look forward to. This resource based on Carl Fickenscher II’s fan-favorite radio show walks you through the propers of each week of the three-year-lectionary (the Introit, Gradual, Collect, and so on), helping you prepare for worship and better understand its interconnected pieces. Doubling as a devotional and a study resource, Looking Forward to Sunday Morning is best enjoyed beside family, your Bible, and your hymnal, church year after church year. 
Looking Forward To Sunday Morning - Reflections on the Church Year
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