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September 16, 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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This year’s Mission Gatherings “Care and Support for Rostered Leaders” will focus on healthy ways to provide these essential elements in the congregational setting. The support of rostered leaders is a missional ministry issue for congregations. Leadership in the church today is much more complex and difficult than it has ever been in the past. Therefore, 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. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. Please invite any interested leaders in your congregations, all are welcome! Together let us continue to Make Christ Known by being “caring and supportive” of one another. Dates and locations: September 20 - Shepherd of the Hill, Lockport - East Conference; October 11 - Bethlehem, DeKalb - Northeast Conference; October 16 - Trinity, Ottawa - South Conference; October 18 - St. Mark, Rockford - North Conference; November 1 - Immanuel, Altona - Southwest Conference; and November 6 - Calvary, Moline - West Conference.
Need a helping hand reaching out?
Outreach Committee announces grants for congregations.
The Outreach Committee would like to lend you a hand in
reaching out to the community you serve. Grants of up to
$1,000 are available to congregations in the synod.
Applications are due by November 15 and recipients will be
informed after the Committee’s meeting on Saturday, December
1.
Application forms are available online
First Lutheran, Sherrard, will host its 22nd Annual Charity Hog Roast,
4-6 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2007 at the Sherrard Village Park,
Sherrard, Illinois, Hot roasted pork sandwiches, baked beans, applesauce,
homemade chocolate chip cookies, beverage. Donation: $7/large plate; $5/small
plate. 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to New Windsor and Viola Food
Pantries, Local Habitat for Humanity, First Lutheran’s Family in Crisis Fund
Information: 309-526-8930 (Gary Dierolf) or 309-593-2613 (Fern Swanson)
Bonhoeffer Study Group Meeting Saturday September 22, 10am - 12:00pm at Our Savior's, Rockford. For our opening discussion Sept 22nd, I propose a dialogue on the writings of Mother Teresa in relation to one of Bonhoeffer's letters. Contact Peter Thomas for more information.
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Rhonda Dealey, wife of Pr. Bob Dealey (Shepherd of the Hill, Lockport) recovering from a fall and a fractured fibula
Pr. Linda Kersten (retired, Cherry Valley) facing cataract surgery
The 28-member delegation from the Northern Illinois Synod as they prepare to travel to Arcot Lutheran Church in India in January of 2008.
Rostered leaders celebrating birthdays this week including: Rev. Dennis Heaney 9/6, Rev. Karl Otto 9/8, Rev. Gary Heedum 9/11, Rev. C. Franklin Samuelson 9/13, Rev. Carole Andres 9/13, Rev. Keith Killinger 9/16, Rev. Timothy Kenyon 9/16, Rev. Gerald Larson 9/17, Rev. Robert Pearson 9/17, Rev. Robert Burton 9/17, Rev. Hollis Bishop 9/20, Rev. Mark J. Hagen 9/20, Rev. Virgil Juliot 9/22, Rev. Phillip O. Laurin 9/22, Ms. Ellen Schroll 9/22. (if we missed your birthday, please send it to Karin@nisynod.org)
Daniel Smith, Scott Stolberg, 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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This week's front page features from The Lutheran magazine Turning to Ecclesiastes: This strange and paradoxical book is controversial -- and a favorite. Ad campaign bound for Denver: ELCA debuts "God's work. Our hands." The way we were: 1940s. Do you know this pastor and farmer? From country to country: Ohio youth make a connection with Tanzania. Also: What do we do now about the war in Iraq? 'Continuing is immoral.' Also: What do we do now about the war in Iraq? 'This war will last many years.' Also: May we all be one.
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Tenth Annual Fall Stewardship Event - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 The Metropolitan Chicago Synod’s tenth annual fall stewardship conference will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at the Lutheran Center (8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631) from 2:30 – 9:15 p.m. with registration starting at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Online registration is available at http://www.mcselca.org/stewardship2007.html. The speaker for this year’s conference is the Rev. Dr. Ray Pickett who is Professor of New Testament at the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest. His presentation, Divine Generosity in the Gospel of Luke, examines the Gospel of Luke as a counter-narrative that challenges the promises and patterns of imperial society. For more information, go to http://www.mcselca.org/stewardship2007.html, or contact Mr. Steven Homberg at shomberg@mcselca.org, or 773-248-0021.
November 5-9, 2007, Worship and Daily Life Worship should profoundly influence our daily lives and relationships. During this week, we will explore creative and practical ways to better make the connection between what we do on Sunday and the rest of our lives. During the class, participants will work in small groups to create worship plans for Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. Enroll now. Enroll now
Practical Skills, November 12-16, 2007, Preaching Package: Preaching Difficult Texts and Annual Preaching Seminar Get the benefit of two courses in one convenient package. Preaching Difficult Texts focuses on the value of lectionary texts sometimes avoided because they are harder to build sermons around. Participants will learn necessary tools and gain confidence in preaching these texts. The Annual Preaching Seminar, titled What Do They Hear?: Bridging the Gap Between Pulpit and Pew, examines the different ways clergy and laity understand the Bible. Participants will learn the four reasons texts sometimes mean different things to different people, and how to overcome that barrier in their preaching. Enroll now
Biblical
and Theological Foundations
October 22-26, 2007 Annual Lectionary Study: The Gospel of
Matthew
Worth a Second Look! 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
From Luther Productions "Faith Out Loud" video series We are told that we should be willing to witness to our faith, but most of us can't name the date we accepted Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior. "Faith Out Loud" offers hope for tongue-tied Christians to identify the fact that we have a faith story and we have words for our experience of God. Authentic conversations in the "Faith Out Loud" video series answer questions like "What Bible verse means the most to you?" and "How did you come to faith?" Order now
From Centered Life®: October 19, 2007 The Theology of Centered Life - Addressing the Unfinished Reformation Luther Seminary's Centered Life initiative continues its work to help congregations answer God's call to live their faith in the world. This one-day course designed for pastors, staff and lay leaders focuses on how two key doctrines of the reformation - grace and vocation - can help today's Christians discover meaning and belonging as they are awakened to God's presence in their lives. Enroll now
From the Center for Biblical Preaching In the Company of Preachers, First Issue Released Good preaching is no easy task. Preachers need opportunities to hone their skills and hear other good preachers. In the Company of Preachers, a new audio resource developed by the Center for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, meets both of these needs. The first issue, released July 1 and titled Opening the Sermon, features comments from Luther Seminary preaching professors David Lose and Carol Miles along with four sermons from daily chapel, carefully chosen to reflect the theme. The quarterly resource, available as a download or a CD, can be purchased as an annual subscription or as a single issue. Visit the online store for more details!
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Tuesday, Sept.
18: In Over Our Heads {meditations on grace}
Crafted as an
engaging resource for readers on their own journey of faith,
the book focuses on themes of grace and discipleship.
Included are compelling faith stories, strong re-telling of
many biblical stories, and provocative questions for
reflection and discussion. 11:45 am Stockholm Inn 2420
Charles Street, Rockford Luncheon and program $10 Call
reservations to Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries at
RALMmail@aol.
Katie’s Cup Conversations presents: Environmental Community
Awareness and Support
Rockford Area
Lutheran Ministries
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Community Engagement Coordinator - Augustana College's Center for Vocational Reflection invites applications for a full time, one-year position as a Program Associate. Primary responsibilities will be to provide leadership on the campus for efforts related to community engagement of students in service and research. This position is open immediately. Applicants with experience in community relations will be given preference. The Center for Vocational Reflection is an office funded by a grant of the Lilly Endowment. As an EEO employer, Augustana encourages applications from women and minorities. Applications should be sent by September 17, 2007 to: Dr. Robert Haak, Center for Vocational Reflection, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201.
Zion, Belvidere is looking for an organist/ choir director. This is a part time position according to AGO guidelines. This position involves Sunday mornings and Wednesday evening rehearsals. Please contact Zion Lutheran 815-547-6102 or by mail at 1300 Pearl Street Belvidere, IL
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Rockford, IL 61101
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Don't
miss this year's PLC!
An
event for the whole community is being sponsored by New Life
Lutheran Church in Bolingbrook. Captive Free, a
relational music ministry team sponsored by Youth Encounter,
will present an evening of experiential worship on
Sunday, September 30 at 6:00pm. Come at 5pm for pizza
and an opportunity to mingle with the band. Bring a friend
and join us for this faith-encouraging program of music,
drama, and personal sharing. For information please contact
New Life at 630-759-7636.
Join
the call for justice in trade
First
gathering of Lutheran-affiliated creative writers
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