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March 2, 2008
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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Lutheran Campus Ministry at NIU is doing fine,
thanks in a great part to the prayers and material support
given to LCM and NIU during the days since
the tragedy.
Please continue to pray for the NIU community, as the
healing process will take weeks and months.
In
terms of physical and
material support, the center does not, at this time,
need food or paper products. Thank you to all who have
contributed those things; our refrigerator, freezer and
storage spaces are joyfully full. May Christ be with you
all!
It's time for rostered leaders to submit annual Report to the Bishop forms. Email the completed form to jlewis@nisynod.org and put “2008 Report to the Bishop” in the subject line. Before sending the Bishop a copy, be sure you save this form as a document on your own computer and keep a hard copy for your files. If you prefer to mail the completed form, send it to Bishop Gary M. Wollersheim, Northern Illinois Synod, 103 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101. Please return your report NO LATER than March 1, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Musch.
There are very few things that most individuals can do to save the Synod thousands of dollars, but this is one. If you are an eligible participant in the ELCA health plan and you haven't completed the Health Risk Assessment yet, please do it today. Not just to save money, but to make positive changes that will lead to a better, healthier life.
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All of the students, their families, faculty and staff of NIU
2/1
Rev. Robert Peterson
Royan Rodney, Michelle Wills, 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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Fast Facts:
God sightings: Make it your Lenten practice to watch for God's activity. Like swords into plowshares: In Cambodia, Lutherans help replace land mines with vegetables, fruits. Women to women: Delaware congregation reaches across the world with sophisticated sale. Mosaic TV closes with The Life of Apostle Peter: Rick Steves hosts the final episode. Also: Exploring right relationships. Also: Why Manz matters. Also: Second-career pastors. Read these articles at our front page...
Consider reading "God sightings" before joining in.
The March issue of The Lutheran is online at www.thelutheran.org. In-home delivery begins Thursday, Feb. 21.
Did you know: An individual subscription to The Lutheran magazine is only $15.95 a year and includes a Web membership at no additional cost. For only $15.95 you'll receive 12 issues of The Lutheran magazine in your mailbox. You'll also receive access to back issues' articles since 1996 and unlimited study guide downloads (regularly $3.50 each) at www.thelutheran.org . (Congregational subscriptions begin at $7.95 and include Web memberships, too. Call Augsburg Fortress, Publishers, for details about congregational plans. 800-328-4648.) The Lutheran now offers "green" group subscriptions for congregations.
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The Hein-Fry Lectures for 2008 will focus on the theme of the Lutheran Church’s relationship with other Christian communities throughout the world. From his unique experience, scholarship, and perspective, Dr. Lamin Sanneh will address what Lutherans have to offer world Christianities as well as what Lutherans can receive from these world Christianities. Dr. Sanneh will explore the role of Lutheran missions during the early imperial expansion into India and Africa and examine the role of Lutheran missions today in the midst of a post- Western indigenous awakening. Rev. Dr. Winston Persaud, faculty member of Wartburg Theological Seminary, will present his response. There is no charge for the lectures, but all planning to attend are asked to register through the Wartburg Seminary LifeLong Learners office. There will be a buffet lunch available for the charge of $8.00 in the refectory. Please register by March 26, 2008 LifeLongLearners@wartburgseminary.edu
Want to change the world? Log on to the
Lutheran World Relief Virtual U to link up live with
experts who share their knowledge and strategy, and invite
you to join the effort. The LWR Virtual U is a free monthly
webinar class with a nation-wide roster of students, along
with participants from around the world. It is for people
who want to learn more about complex global issues.
Together, we break down the big questions like, Why is there
poverty? What can I do? The LWR Virtual U presents current
situation reports on international concerns; by the end of
the hour Virtual U participants identify their own role in
contributing to the solutions. This month we will explore
the topic of “Forgotten Disasters: Malaria, Sudan, Tsunami
and the ‘CNN Effect.” The class will be on Thursday,
February 21 at 9 p.m. EST. For simple instructions on how to
log on to the webinar, please see the Virtual U homepage,
www.lwr.org/university. A Flash file is recorded and
available following the class for those who are not able to
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Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) is seeking 108 full-time
volunteers to work in social justice organizations and
social ministries in twelve
Look at how human care services and provider agencies are affected by proposed state and federal budgets at our next Katie's Cup Conversation on Tuesday, March 18, 11:45 - 1 pm at the Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles Street, Rockford. Daniel Schwick, Director of the Office of Church and Government Relations for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and Director of Lutheran Advocacy - Illinois, will be the presenter. Cost is $10 for the program and includes lunch. Reservations are requested and should be made by Monday, March 17. Contact Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries. 815/962-4279 www.RockfordLutheranMinistries.com RALMmail@aol.com
Divorce Recovery Workshop
focuses on: Family Matters Tuesday, March 11 7 pm Our
Savior’s, Rockford. Staff professionals from Children’s Home
and Aid of Illinois will lead the workshop. This workshop is
the fifth in a series of eight to be presented in a
continuing rotation over the next several months. Cost is
$10 for one workshop or $60 if registering for the entire
series. Pre-registration is requested. Sponsored by Rockford
Area Lutheran Ministries. Call 815/962-4279. Wheat Ridge Ministries recently approved 14 grants totaling $73,844 to support sabbatical experiences for professional church workers. Wheat Ridge believes that sabbatical leave for rest and renewal is a significant way that congregations can support and encourage the health and wellness of church leaders. “For those congregations that have not yet developed a sabbatical policy, I would encourage them to visit Wheat Ridge Ministries’ Sabbatical Resource Center at www.wheatridge.org/sabbaticals,” Becker said. “This site provides a complete guide to assist congregations in developing their policy - sample policies to helpful resources to “best practices” from congregations that have already developed their policy. Wheat Ridge is also pleased to provide complimentary personal counsel from a seasoned professional as congregations are developing their proposals.”
Area singles are invited to a
Spring Area Singles Dance featuring popular local
band Missing Links on Saturday, March 29, from
7:30 -11:30 pm in the Shepherd’s Gate building of Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural Street, Rockford. Dance
tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. A light
meal, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm, will be available for purchase
that night. The popular, twice-yearly event is sponsored by
the STAR (Singles Together Across Rockford) group in
partnership with Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries. Tickets
can be reserved by calling 815/962-4279. The barbeque sandwich, chips and drink meal costs $3.00, with tickets available at the door.
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Karin
Graddy,
Associate in Ministry
Karin@NISynod.org
Rockford, IL 61101
815-964-9934 - office (Fridays only) 815-762-0758 – cell (email messages preferred)
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The Northern Illinois Synod
Lutheran
Outdoor Ministries Center invites you to these upcoming
events: Contact LOMC with any questions: 815-732-2220
Rostered
leaders
celebrating birthdays in February
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