Walking Together

June 22, 2008

Keep in your prayers 

Pr. Bob Burton at the death of his father, Gene Burton on June 20
  
Pr. Brent Dahlseng at the death of his father June 19 
 
See the whole prayer list at www.nisynod.org/prayers 
 
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

Churchwide News
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NIS News & Events
 
Take a survey online or download and print a survey about your experience at this year's Synod Assembly.
 
Several items were left behind at Synod Assembly. Please check this list to see if your lost item was found.
 
$13,931.79 was collected during Synod Assembly for a full-time campus mission strategy at Lutheran Campus Ministry. Read more about this initiative here.  
 
Plan to bring your Jr High/Middle School students to a Lock-In Friday, October 3, 8pm to Saturday, October 4, 8am at the Lutheran Campus Ministry Center on the NIU campus in DeKalb. Co-sponsored by Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM) and NIS Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO). Download a flyer for more information. 
 
tourTravel with hosts John Califf & Pr. Jeff Clements for a tour of the Sights & Sounds of the Holy Land February 2-11, 2009 (with an optional extension to Jordan February 11-14, 2009). Find out more here. 
 

Churchwide News & Events

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Dealing with a weak dollar: Dollar's decline also affects the church's global work. (Photo at right.)
Celebrating marriage: Texas congregation throws party for 60 couples married 40 years or more.
Plain mustard: It's not extraordinary after all -- but so beautiful.
Grace, Lamott's way: It shows up almost every day.
Also: Jesus finds his voice.
Also: Congregational history.
Also: Prayer on the run. 
Continuing Education

 

News from Other Organizations
wrWheat Ridge Ministries will bring together people of faith from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives at its 2008 National Symposium on Health and Hope, slated for October 2-4, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The theme of the Symposium is "Living Well! The Body Language of Faith."  This event will provide a rare opportunity for leaders to be resourced and renewed in their ongoing work of being effective agents of health and hope within the diverse communities in which they live, work, play and pray.  Special discounts opportunities are available!  To learn more, please visit the Symposium website at www.symposium.wheatridge.org .  To request a Symposium registration booklet, please call Wheat Ridge Ministries at 800.762.6748.

 
Bulletin Board
Our Savior's, Rockford seeks a part-time Director of Children's Ministry (birth through 5th grade) and a full-time Faith Coach (youth and young adult ministry - sixth grade through post high school, including confirmation). Read more on the bulletin board. 
 
Joyful Harvest, Johnsburg, is seeking a leader of the praise band for Sunday worship. This is paid, part-time staff position. For more information, go to www.joyfulharvest.org .
 
Trinity, Moline seeks a part-time Music Minister (non-clergy) to serve as coordinator for all of their varied music ministries. Download an application from www.trinitylutheranmoline.org or find out more on the bulletin board.
 
Light of Christ, Algonquin seeks an organist for two Sunday services. Contact Jane McMullen, Director of Worship and Music at 847-658-9250 ext. 16 or Janem@lightofchristchurch.com
 
Christ, Belvidere is seeking a Lead Teacher for its Preschool program. Read more about this part-time position on the bulletin board
 
 
More Bulletin Board items
 
Bulletin board items will be posted for one week in Walking Together and up to one month at www.nisynod.org/bulletinboard. Items may be resubmitted for a second month. Send your bulletin board items to karin@nisynod.org
Vacancies
Vacancies can be found online at www.nisynod.org/bulletinboard.