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For the week before Sunday, August 19, 2007
Walking Together is a weekly e-mail newsletter
of the Northern Illinois Synod best viewed in html. If you cannot see the graphics, go to
www.nisynod.org/pubs/wt .
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The 2008 Rostered and Lay Salary Guidelines and Employee Benefits are online.
Assistant to the Bishop, Pr. Jeffrey Clements', 2nd Quarter Stewardship Thank You letter is online.
19th Annual Northern Illinois Synod Women's Organization Convention will be Sept. 22, 2007 at Grace Lutheran, Loves Park. Please plan to attend.
The Women of the ELCA's 7th Triennial - July 10-13, 2008 in Salt Lake City - is now in full swing. Contact Christina Barnickel, NIS Triennial promoter, at (815) 497-3862.
If you have questions about the Women of the NIS
please contact Mary Howe (815 753-1204) or
mhowe@niu.edu or
howe1420@verizon.net . Classes will be starting soon for the synod's lay education program, the Diakonia Program. Today's missional churches require a renewed, empowered and committed laity. Diakonia provides the educational tools required for empowering lay persons for ministry in today's world. For further information about this two-year theological program for lay people, please contact Doug Liston at (815) 385-2700 (days) or (815) 331-3000 (evenings), by email at dliston@premmag.com , or go to www.nisynod.org/ministries/diakonia.htm
Mark your calendars and plan to attend one of this year's NI Synod Mission Gatherings which will be held in each conference this fall. Mission Gatherings are an excellent annual event of the synod which gives lay and rostered people a chance to come together with Bishop Wollersheim to talk about an important topic. This year we'll talk about taking care of your rostered leaders. Leaders who live a balanced life and care for their health and wellness are best able to pass on their faith and model healthy behaviors for others. Don't miss one of these great events. Invite your whole congregation. Each event will begin at 7 pm with registration at 6:30 pm.
You are invited to Mission Interpreter Training on September 29 beginning at 9:00 A.M. at St. John’s in Sterling. Fifty friendly faces are sought to spread the great stories of ministry in, with, and by the NIS. Mission Interpreters are faithful people interested in “getting the word out” to congregations and the public at large. Mission Interpreters are volunteers who have a heart for sharing the good news and speak occasionally as asked in congregations and to the media about NIS, the ELCA and related ministries. Keith Mundy will be helping with the training as well as Pr. Mark Oehlert. Interested persons are asked to call St. John’s at 815.625.2634 or e-mail stjohnsofffice@yahoo.com .
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Rostered leaders celebrating birthdays this week (and the last couple weeks - happy belated!!) including: Rev. Howard Jacobson 8/8, Rev. Robert Linstrom 8/10, Rev. John Heins 8/10, Rev. Robert Kasperson 8/12, Rev. David Hedlin 8/12, Rev. Randy Willers 8/15, Rev. James Harbaugh, Jr. 8/15, Rev. Katharine Zimmerman 8/17, Rev. Kathryn Whitney 8/17, Rev. David Miley 8/18, Rev. Alfred Beck 8/19, Rev. Lowell Albee, Jr. 8/22. (if we missed your birthday, please send it to Karin@nisynod.org)
Elaina Salmon, 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 popular World Hunger Ethiopian Nativity Christmas card is in production. You can pre-order yours by calling 800/328-4648 or visit the online store at www.augsburgfortress.org/elcahunger Item no. 978-6-0002-2000-6; 1 pkg = 10 cards and envelopes; $4 plus shipping
The new ELCA World Hunger Go and do likewise CD-ROM debuted at the Hunger Leaders Gathering and the GME. It offers six PowerPoint presentations ranging from two to 12 minutes in length. View/download them by visiting www.elca.org/hunger/basics or request your free copy by calling 800/328-4648 or visiting the online store at www.augsburgfortress.org/elcahunger Item no. 978-6-0002-1990-1; free with free shipping
This week's front page features from The Lutheran magazine A cure for Lutheran laryngitis? Here's what it means to be Lutheran today. Art from the heart: Painter illustrates lives of migrants. Update: Triathlete runs up $31,000 for world hunger. A friend indeed: Healing is 'calling' for Alaska pediatrician. Also: Work required. Also: Surprises happen... Also: New songs for peace.
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October 3-5, 2007 and October 8-12, 2007 Leadership Package: Building Intentional Leadership Skills and Leading within Adversity Get the benefits of two classes in this package deal. Leading the seminars are: Susan Baldwin, Accredited Insights Associate; Patrick J. Langan, human resources consultant; Paul N. Svingen, ELCA pastor; and Phil Styrlund, president of PEAK Learning, Inc. Enroll now
October 15-18, 2007 The Vocationally Aware Missional Church We want to help you revitalize your members and congregation for the vital mission of living out their callings in the community, home and workplace. Luther Seminary faculty offer biblical and theological rationale for becoming a vocationally aware missional congregation. Topics include the work of the Holy Spirit in our vocations, radical evangelism-getting to the root of proclaiming the Gospel, and the biblical basis for vocation from Paul's letters. Enroll now
October 22-26, 2007 Annual Lectionary Study: The Gospel of Matthew This year's annual lectionary study with members of Luther Seminary's New Testament and preaching faculty is an exegetical examination of the Gospel of Matthew. Lectures, panel, and group discussion will help you gain theological insights and preaching ideas for the coming year. Enroll now
October 24-26, 2007 Discovering Your Call: Dependable Strengths in Your Congregation Designed for all denominations, the Discover Your Call workshop uses the Dependable Strengths® process to invite people to reflect on positive experiences from their lives, tell their stories and discern together what God is calling them to be. Held at Whitworth University, the workshops are the product of a partnership between Luther Seminary's Centered Life program and the Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith and Learning. Learn more and enroll |
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Katie’s Cup Conversations Save these Dates: Tuesdays this fall! 11:45 am Stockholm Inn*, 2420 Charles St., Rockford Luncheon $10, Reservations to: Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries, 815/962-4279 by Friday prior, *unless otherwise notified
Friday evening , October 26 - RALM Annual Fall Fundraiser, TRIVIA NIGHT / SILENT AUCTION, A perennial favorite! Grace Lutheran Church, Loves Park.
Sunday, November 4, 3 pm -
Solo Bell Ringer Kristine Stout in Concert. Kristine
Stout returns to Rockford for another amazing concert of
bells! Held in conjunction with the Annual Meetings of the
North & South Winnebago County Chapters of Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans. Election Meeting: 2 pm Concert: 3
pm. Freewill offering will benefit the programs and
ministries of Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries and Mosaic
of Rockford. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Rockford Now is the time to get an LSSI speaker scheduled for your congregation this fall! Whether you're interested in an LSSI Sunday, a presentation on Lutheran Advocacy, or finding out more about Lutheran Disaster Response or Just Neighbors, you can find out more information or schedule a speaker by visiting www.LSSI.org or contacting Lisa Hassenstab, Director of Church Relations, at lisa.hassenstab@lssi.org or 847-390-1447.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
(LSSI) is currently accepting nominations for its Fourth
Annual Ministry of Hope Award (2007). The award
recognizes one ELCA congregation in each of the three
Illinois synods for outstanding social ministry. The 2006
recipients of the award included: Redeemer Lutheran Church
in Hinsdale; Grace Lutheran Church in Knoxville; and Grace
Lutheran Church in Champaign. Nominations of congregations
may be made by anyone who is a part of LSSI, its volunteers
and clients, or the broader church community, including
pastors, church staff and church members. The nominations
are due August 31, 2007. For more information or to
download the nomination application, go online to:
www.lssi.org/lssiPublic/publicSite/Downloads/MinistryofHopeNominationFormFlyer2007.pdf
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Zion, Belvidere is looking for a organist/choir director. This would be a part time position following AGO guidelines. This person would be organist for Sunday morning worship services, using ELW. Choirs rehearse on Sundays mornings and Wednesday evenings. Contact Donna Cepeda 815-332-8569 evenings or church office 815-547-6102. Position is currently vacant.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, West
Chicago, is seeking a Part-time Director of Worship
and Music Ministry. In conjunction with the pastors, the
Director of Worship and Music will coordinate the overall
worship and music program, facilitating and encouraging the
full and active participation of the congregation in the
worship life of the church. For more information, please
contact Pastor John Dumke Send your bulletin board items to NISNews@comcast.net.
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Rockford, IL 61101
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Living
Hope, Frankfort will host "Daniel's Window", an
alternative Christian pop/rock band, on Sunday,
September 9 at 6:00 pm. This is a concert for the
whole family. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the
door. Children under 3 are free, but will still need a
ticket. Seating is limited so please order your tickets
early. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling
Living Hope at 815.464.0101 or by downloading the order
form at 
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