Walking Together
Sunday, May 18, 2008
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Keep in your prayers 

See the whole prayer list at www.nisynod.org/prayers 
 
May Birthdays

3 Rev. Dr. Roger K. Hansen

3 Rev. Mark Oehlert

3 Rev. Brant Clements

4 Rev. C. Carl Eklof

5 Rev. Richard Housman

5 Rev. Roger Asplund

6 Rev. James Roberts

6 Ms. Jean Anderson

7 Rev. John Cunningham

8 Rev. Christopher J. Hawkins

9 Rev. Hubert Ahnquist

9 Rev. Peter Holmer

9 Rev. Robert James

10 Rev. Donald Myhres

12 Rev. Timothy Anderson

13 Rev. Roy Nelson

14 Rev. Mark Gehrke

15 Rev. Wayne Derber

16 Mr. George Brooke

16 Rev. Jeffrey Clements

18 Rev. Lee Luebke

24 Rev. Kurt Carlsen

28 Rev. Dell Olson

29 Ms. Marilyn Gasbarra

29 Rev. Kenneth Storck

30 Rev. William Swarbrick

30 Rev. Scott Schmidt

30 Rev. Christopher Beamsley

31 Rev. Albert Lestor

31 Rev. Janet Lepp


Churchwide News
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Lutherans Work to Meet the Needs of People in Myanmar

August Wenzel, Former Lutheran Bishop, Seminary Educator, Dies

Lutherans Assess Damage in Arkansas from Tornadoes, Spring Storms

Lutherans are Hearing Wellness Voices

World Food Emergency Prompts Special ELCA Assistance

NIS News & Events
NIS LogoThe Synod Assembly Bulletin of Reports is now online for those who choose to download it. If you requested a printed copy of the Bulletin of Reports, it will arrive in the mail in the next few days.
 
Come to Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center's Memorial Day Work Weekend, May 23-26. Housing, meals and free-time are provided in exchange for your time and talents. Questions or reservations, contact 815-732-2220 or registrations@lomc.org  
 
Shepherd of the Valley, Rockford
, invites you to their free summer concert series!  Free-will offering after each performance enhances music and education programs.   More information, 815-399-5503. Wed., June 11, 7 pm - 2nd City Chorus. Rooted in the Barbershop style, this men's chorus also has a reputation for performing a variety of musical styles.  
 
Churchwide News & Events
NIS LogoThis week on The Lutheran's front page:
 
Garden ministry grows more than vegetables: In Wisconsin, a piece of land connects cultures, ages & time. (Photo at right.)
 

Hooked on Facebook: Campus ministry takes Web presence to new level.
 

A package of care: From one letter, a grief ministry takes flight.
Continuing Education


Free Barnabas Caregiving training will be offered at Peterson Meadows Retirement Community, 6401 Newburg Road, Rockford, 61108, from 1-4 on Thursday, June 5, 2008. To register, call 815-395-8702.
 
More Continuing Ed opportunities
News from Other Organizations
Dr. Aaron David Miller, critically acclaimed performer and improvisational organist, will play in a "pipeing-hot" benefit concert on Sunday, June 1, 3 pm, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural Street, Rockford. The concert, sponsored by Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries, is a fundraiser for Katie's Cup coffeebar. For more information, contact Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries at 815-962-4279 or RALMmail@aol.com .
Bulletin Board
Light of Christ, Algonquin seeks a Preschool Director, a 10 month salaried position (with some small responsibilities during the summer) to lead and guide the preschool to its full effectiveness in developing 2-5 year olds in their intellectual, spiritual, emotional and social development. Application Deadline is May 20. For more information contact Renae Greene at 847-658-9250 or renaeg@lightofchristchurch.com.
 
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Vacancies
Vacancies were updated 5/2/08, and can be found online at www.nisynod.org/bulletinboard.