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1 Rev. Michel Clark
2 Rev. Herbert Priester
5 Rev. Bryce Formwalt
8 Rev. Howard Jacobson
10 Rev. Robert Linstrom
10 Rev. John Heins
12 Rev. Robert Kasperson
12 Rev. David Hedlin
15 Rev. Randy Willers
15 Rev. James Harbaugh, Jr.
17 Rev. Katharine Zimmerman
17 Rev. Kathryn Whitney
18 Rev. David Miley
19 Rev. Alfred Beck
22 Rev. Lowell Albee, Jr.
28 Rev. Harold Hoekstra
29 Rev. Dr. Linda Kersten
29 Rev. Robert Dealey |
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Mark your calendars: the Synod-wide Reformation and Ordination Service will be October 26 at 4 pm. at Zion, Rockford. All are encouraged to attend.
 Plan to attend: Ken Medema will be in Rockford on Saturday, November 1 to lead a workshop called "The Offering as Worship." All are welcome, and especially invited are the stewardship leaders and worship and music leaders of your congregation.
Register online for the 2008 NIS Professional Leaders Conference - Proclamation in the Time of Change, September 22-24.
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Fast Facts: 854 million people in the world are hungry.
 Synod does a self-study: Sierra Pacific's process reveals key concerns and bishop's 'tough job' (right).
Marriage matters: Love is not enough. Justice must be added for a union to thrive.
Spreading good health: Peanut butter makes a difference.
Who are you wearing?: Minnesota youth begin T-shirt ministry to spread the good news.
Also: Working makes it hard to work for a just marriage.
Also: Ministry teams.
Also: Accessibility awards given.
 Philip Yancey Part I: The Magnanimity of Grace Ephesians 2:8. Philip Yancey, popular author and reliable spiritual guide, remains the "go to" person for any memorable discussion on the amazing character of grace. With his candor as a journalist and his honesty as a Christian pilgrim, Yancey outlines both the reliability and the unpredictability of grace. He walks listeners through a love we had not counted on and a kindness we may not think we deserve.
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Have you ever felt like God might be calling you to do something different? Do you wonder how your gifts can contribute to the work of the church? Ventures in Vocation, a two-day vocational conference, will take place Oct. 12-13 on the Luther Seminary campus. Read more.
The 2008-2009 Luther Seminary schedule of Lay School of Theology classes is now available online. Three of this year's classes, "Gospel of Mark," "Toward an Understanding of Islam" and "Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Introduction to Theology." will be webcast for individuals or congregations who can't make it to the Luther Seminary campus.
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Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator, St. John's, Rock Island. Assume leadership in the development, coordination and implementation of Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and Youth and Family ministries, fostering and nurturing a relationship to Jesus Christ among our youth and families. Contact stjohnsri@sbcglobal.net
Musicians sought, Rostered vacancies, other job openings, wanted items, and more.
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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 |
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