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For the week before Sunday, March 18, 2007
Walking Together is a weekly e-mail newsletter
of the Northern Illinois Synod best viewed in html. Additional news and information can be found at the Walking Together Annex |
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The Congregational Resourcing Event was a great success with almost 800 people in attendance. Beth Lewis, who wrote about the event on her blog, was kind enough to allow us to post her PowerPoint presentations on the web. Find them and see photos HERE>>.
The Rockford area Lutheran churches are trying to fill a
semi (or two) with food to send to Camp Victor in Ocean
St. John’s, Pearl City, 229 S. First St., invites everyone to an Open House on March 18 from 2 – 4 p.m. in celebration of their building addition which includes a fellowship hall (Luther Hall), kitchen, restrooms, elevator and larger narthex with the lower level to be finished later for educational classrooms and a conference room. Bishop Gary Wollersheim will preach at the 10:15 a.m. worship service and dedicate the new building and remodeling project.
Read the latest blog entry from David Msseemmaa, missionary to Tanzania HERE>>.
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The family of Pr. Marvin Johnson (retired) who died on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in Rockford, Illinois. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion, Rockford. Visitation will precede the funeral service beginning at 9:15 a.m. Clergy are invited to vest and process. There will be a rehearsal at Salem, Rockford on Thursday, March 15 at 8:00 a.m. for those who would like to sing at the funeral.
Marjorie Ufkes (member of St. John's, Peru), mother of Pr. David Ufkes (Immanuel, Marseilles), who is hospitalized in Peoria.
The family of The Rev. Margarita Martinez, bishop of the Caribbean Synod of the ELCA, who died March 11 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico after an 8-month battle with cancer. She was 59. Pray also for Interim Bishop Sosa and all in the Caribbean Synod.
Rostered leaders celebrating birthdays this week including: Rev. Kendall Koenig 3/13, Rev. Khamphou Sisouphanthong 3/15, Mrs. Karin Graddy 3/15, Rev. Tom Jacoby 3/16, Rev. Robert Hansen 3/18, Rev. Gerald Peterson 3/20, Rev. Nichole Johnson 3/20, Rev. Terry Dufur 3/23, Rev. Patricia Rae Woods 3/23, and Rev. Pat Esker 3/23. (if we missed your birthday, please send it to Karin@nisynod.org)
Emily Sauer, Vicki Sauter, and the other NIS candidates for rostered ministry. Find the complete list of NIS Candidates at www.nisynod.org/candidates.htm .
Those not named here who need our prayers.
Send prayer requests to karin@nisynod.org.
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The Road to Emmaus On that first Easter night, Jesus joined two disciples in a walk to the village of Emmaus. You can follow a similar road to find balance in a journey that encompasses all aspects of well-being. This Easter season make time to walk and assess your own physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and vocational well-being. Set a goal for your wellness journey and invite others to participate using materials provided.
Lutheran World Relief has approved a new pattern for a drawstring-style tote bag for school kits. A pattern is now available at http://lwr.org/parish .
The ELCA Board of Pensions recently announced proposed changes to its 2008 health plan that re-focus benefits away from traditional coverage for treatment of disease and toward an approach that rewards plan members for pursuing health and wellness. For the first time, members will be able to earn up to $300 in a Personal Wellness Account to help offset out-of-pocket medical costs in 2008. Find out more HERE>>.
Online registration opened March 8 for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) 2007 Global Mission Event (GME) July 19-22 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, said Sunitha Mortha, associate director for global events and mission interpretation, ELCA Global Mission. The theme for this year's GME is "New Heaven and New Earth." Participants will interact with ELCA mission personnel, international church leaders and members from throughout the ELCA in plenary and workshop sessions known as Global University. The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the ELCA, Vitor Westhelle, professor of systematic theology, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, and Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide who helps others learn to forgive and heal from the long-term effects of genocide and war, will deliver keynote presentations. Through special programming children, junior and senior high school students, and other young participants will learn how they can live as faithful Christians in a global culture.
The Tenth Biennial Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America will be held at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois, August 6-12, 2007. A thousand volunteers are needed to greet guests at the airport, assist with registration, serve as pages in the assembly hall at Navy Pier, usher, assist with transportation, monitor the assembly hearing rooms, and in countless other ways see that voting members and visitors are made to feel comfortable and welcome in Chicago. Please sign up at www.mcselca.org under "Highlights," or at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly page at www.elca.org/assembly where you can also watch a video that welcomes participants to the city and synod. If you have any questions about volunteering, please e-mail ELCA2007@gmail.com.
Judaism & Christianity: Challenge for sibling religions is to move from rivalry to new respect. Artist shows Jesus' Jewish heritage: 'I want to promote his message of love.' Gathered for hope: Congregation offers support group to help the weary cope. Also: The sound of Taizé. Also: What's up with the numbers? Also: Students explore ecumenical links. |
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On Saturday, May 19, 2007, Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 N. First Street, Rockford, IL, will host 3 workshops presented by Dr. Roland Martinson. Dr. Martinson will be the guest speaker for a special Men’s Ministry Breakfast at 8 a.m., in Anderson Hall. Here he will explore with us the identity and spirituality of young men based on his co-authored book “Coming of Age”. The book documents 11 themes of young men’s spirituality and what young men across America had to say about how to reach them on a spiritual level. Following the Men’s Ministry Breakfast, all are invited to attend Dr. Martinson’s three-session workshop, which is based on the Exemplary Youth Ministry Study Funded by the Lilly Endowment, which he was the project director. To download copies of the Exemplary Youth Ministry Study go to www.Exemplary.com. Following are the session times:
The evening will end with a pizza dinner and Dr. Martinson will gather with parents to present and discuss parenting/sharing faith in the home. Parents of local congregations are encouraged to attend. (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) The cost for this awesome day with Dr. Roland Martinson is only $25 per person. Or you can attend just those opportunities that interest you. The Men’s Ministry Breakfast is $5, the morning and afternoon workshops are $15, and the evening pizza and discussion is only $5. Please call Kevin Rehfeldt at 1-815-963-4446 Ext. 245, to register or for more information.
The Chicago Center for Global Ministries presents the 2007 World Mission Institute, “Religion and Media Technology: Resources and Challenges.” Speakers for the event are Dr. Stewart Hoover on "The Global Mediation of Religion" and Dr. Rosalind Hackett, "Religion and Mass Mediation in an Age of Conflict." Workshops leaders include Dr. Eileen Crowley, Dr. Antonio Sison, Dr. Marla Frederick-McGlathery, and Dr. Ken Sawyer. An evening program will be held on Friday April 20 at Trinity United Church from 7-9 p.m. on the topic: Religion, Media and the Black Churches led by Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright and Dr. Maria Frederick-McGlathery. For more information or to register email ccgm@ctu.edu , or register the day the institute begins.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Yorktown, IL will be sold
at public auction on Saturday, April 14 beginning at
10:00 am. See
this flyer
Pr. Brent Dahlseng, Grace, Loves Park, will be the featured speaker and conversationalist at Katie's Cup Conversations on Thursday, March 22. He will be discussing his book: grounded in prayer. Pr. Dahlseng asks us to consider, "How can we respond to the needs of the community - with prayer, action, or both? How do we hear what God is trying to communicate to us? How can we respond to God?" The program, held at the Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles Street, Rockford, begins at 11:45 am and includes lunch. The lunch and program are $10. While reservations are never required, we like to know how many to expect for lunch, so please call Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries by Tuesday, March 20 if you plan to attend.
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Gospel Choir, directed by Dr. Keith Hampton, will host four area choirs for “Faithful Is Our God!” The April 22 concert is the 19th annual benefit concert for the Grover Wright and the Rev. Carole A. Burns Scholarship Funds. The free concert begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC, 1100 East 55th Street in Chicago. A freewill offering designated for the scholarships will be gathered.
As the summer draws near, Koinonia NYC wants to share a new ministry opportunity available for your group—Summer Mini Servant Event Experiences. The Mini Servant Event Experience is a three day, two night service and community building event in New York City. Your group would participate in a Faith Walk at Ground Zero and would serve in a service project with an NYC Lutheran congregation or agency. Each day would include worship and discussion around our summer theme: Listen! God is Calling! Finally, your group would get to enjoy some of the sights of New York City through NYC experience options such as Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, or Central Park! The Mini Servant Event Experience is open for groups of 8-15 participants, with housing at the Koinonia NYC Apartment, located at Our Saviour’s Atonement Lutheran Church in Manhattan. If your group is under 8 people, you are welcome to inquire about a customized fee structure. More information can be obtained by calling or emailing Sarah Clausen, Koinonia NYC Servant Event Program Coordinator at 212-669-6131 or Sarah.Clausen@KoinoniaNY.org. Information is also located on the Koinonia website: www.KoinoniaNY.org. Click on the Koinonia NYC link.
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Do you know a college-aged individual looking to unlock their full potential as a spiritual leader? Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon is currently hiring Small Group Leaders for its summer season. Outdoor ministries is a road sign on the path for many who wind their way to becoming leaders in the church. Find an application online at www.lomc.org or call Craig Watters, Program Director, 815-732-2220.
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National
singer/songwriter and speaker, Peder Eide, will be
the retreat leader for a Jr. High Retreat November 9-11,
2007 at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center, Oregon IL. The
retreat begins at 7pm on Friday, November 9 and concludes at
3pm on Sunday, November 11. The cost per person is $125 and
includes the program, 2 nights of lodging, 5 meals and
snacks. Please visit LOMC’s website at
God's
amazing grace does matter! 
Grace
Matters April 2007 Text, Titles and Topics
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