Sunday, June 8, 2008
Keep in your prayers
Gene Burton, father of Pr. Bob Burton, hospitalized in Madison.
Mary Beth & Pr. Bill Dahlberg at the death of Mary Beth's grandfather John Larson on 5/26.
See the whole prayer list at www.nisynod.org/prayers
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| June Birthdays |
3 Rev. Marilyn Hanson
3 Rev. Marcia Strahl
5 Rev. Paul Darveau
7 Rev. Ronald A. Voss
7 Rev. Linda Winkelman
8 Mr. Jonathan Chell
9 Rev. Douglas Johnson
11 Rev. Nolan Watson
12 Rev. Orlo Espeland
12 Rev. Timothy Olson
13 Rev. Ralph Kuespert
13 Ms. Judith Rooney
14 Rev. Carl Rasmussen
16 Rev. Susan Davenport
18 Rev. Keith Forni
18 Ms. Elizabeth Martin
19 Rev. Michael Thomas
21 Rev. Twila Schock
23 Rev. G. Kenneth Andeen
27 Rev. Stacie Fidlar
27 Rev. Michael Nelson
28 Rev. Thomas Rogers, Jr.
29 Rev. William Wittig
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 Why is the synod is beginning a campaign to raise funds to elevate the part-time pastor position at Lutheran Campus Ministry to a full-time position?
Bishop Wollersheim explains: "To have full-time campus ministry at NIU is a mission strategy...
... because there are over 30,000 people in the NIU campus community.
... because most of them are dealing with major life issues such as future vocation (We Lutherans know something about vocation).
...because many of our rostered leaders in the church came from campus ministries
... because we as a synod are working on an interdependent and holistic youth ministry program, and campus ministry plays a very important role in that. For example, Pr. Diane Dardon hopes that over 100 confirmation-aged students will come to the LCM @ NIU center this year - the goal being that some day, when they're on a college campus, they will remember the good experience they had and go seek out the ministry on their own campus.
Please be reminded that we begin our campaign for campus ministry with the offering at the Synod Assembly worship service on June 13."
Countdown to Assembly:
5 days!
- Have you read the assembly reports and biographical information of nominees for the ballot in the Bulletin of Reports?
- Have you packed a your green cleaning supplies to bring for the in-kind offering? What about bringing your own mug to cut down on waste?
- Will you remember to bring a sweater or jacket for the unpredictable temperature in Centennial Hall?
- Find more important preparation information in Bishop Wollersheim's welcome letter and on the assembly site.
Shepherd of the Valley, Rockford, invites you to their free summer concert series! Free-will offering after each performance enhances music and education programs. 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. Concert begins at 7 pm and concludes with refreshments. More information, 815-399-5503
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Fast Facts: In 2006, requests for emergency food assistance in the U.S. increased 7 percent.
3/4 of all deaths in children under age 5 in the developing world are caused by malnutrition.
Why weight? I could begin to solve my problem only when I saw the spiritual center.
Rice for dinner: At Minneapolis congregation, families can count on this ...
Summer in the Son: Teaching spiritual disciplines, I'm challenged and blessed.
Synod assemblies: Synod assemblies in full swing.
Also: UMC: 'Yes' to full communion.
Also: ELCA Church Council affirms malaria work.
Also: Church Mutual is new insurer. |
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Please read the new bulletin board policy at the end of this section.
Shepherd of the Hill, Lockport is looking for a part-time organist. Responsibilities include serving as the organist at Sunday services, serving as the organist at mid week services, accompany the Chancel Choir and attend weekly choir practice and accompaniment for special music. Read more on the bulletin board.
Trinity, Moline seeks a Confirmation Minister (non-clergy) to serve an average of 15 hours/week (plus camps and retreats) in leading our Faith Builder's 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Ministry. Read more on the bulletin board.
More Bulletin Board items
Bulletin board items will be posted for up to one month. Items may be resubmitted for a second month. Send your bulletin board items to karin@nisynod.org |
| Vacancies can be found online at www.nisynod.org/bulletinboard. |
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