Synod Prayers
See the whole prayer list.
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November Birthdays |
1 Rev. Mary Frances
2 Rev. Gordon Carls
5 Rev. Roger Olson
10 Rev. John Kindschuh
10 Rev. Arthur Halbardier
11 Rev. Jeffrey Chubb
11 Rev. Todd Peterson
14 Ms. Judy Bergeson
14 Rev. Mark Cole
14 Rev. Mark Boster
17 Ms. Myrna Andersen
19 Rev. Susan Eckhoff
20 Ms. Ruth Anderson
22 Rev. James O. Olsen
24 Rev. Robert C. Kinnear
26 Rev. Frederick Larner
30 Rev. Gregory Mayer |
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Churchwide News |
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Mark your calendars for the 2009 Northern Illinois Synod Women Leaders Retreat, January 26-27 at Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford. More info to follow.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Freeport will host a Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Fair November 13 through the 16. Contact 815-232-4911 or popsmgrp@aeroinc.net.
Congregations are invited to apply for outreach project grants made available through the NIS Outreach Committee. Grants will be awarded for up to $1,000 and are intended to help congregations reach out to their communities through evangelism and invitation. The grants are for 2009. Applications must be returned by November 15. Contact Pr. Chris Beamsley for more info chrisbeamsley@sbcglobal.net
Workshops and displays are sought for the 2009 Congregational Resourcing Event to be held Saturday, March 7 at Kishwaukee College, Malta. The topic, "Word of God. Word of Life," will be highlighted by keynote speaker, Dr. Matthew J. Marohl, Associate Professor of Religion at Augustana College and a member of the ELCA Committee on the "Book of Faith" Initiative. Submission deadline for CRE workshops is November 30. Fill out a form linked above, or contact Pr. Greg Olson, Congregational Resourcing Event Chairperson, at flcptown@frontiernet.net or 815-537-2758.
LOMC upcoming events: Advent retreat, 3-6th grade, Dec. 5-6, $56. Come wander the winter wonderland of LOMC and wait for Jesus with us. Ski weekend: Jr High and High School, Dec. 5-7. Chestnut Mountain, $135, includes 2 nights and 3 meals, lift ticket, lesson and ski rental. Return to LOMC after skiing for campfire, fellowship, teambuilding and worship on Sunday morning.
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Fast Facts: Each day, 16,000 children die from hunger or preventable diseases: 1 child every 5.4 seconds.
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Faith & Science Brown Bag - Ethics of Food Production. Jennifer Barger, assistant director, World Hunger and Disaster Appeal, ELCA Development Services and The Rev. Victor Thasiah, assistant director for studies, ELCA Church in Society, Thursday, November 6, Noon-1:00 pm. Lutheran Center, Chicago.
An interfaith forum on violence against Christians in South India will be held November 6 at 7:30 pm at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. www.lstc.edu
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| News from Other Organizations |
Director of Children's Ministry, Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Algonquin. LOC is seeking a part-time (25 hours/week) Director of Children's Ministry to develop and administer programs for elementary age children and their families with oversight for early childhood ministries beginning January 2009. For a detailed position description look under the "resources, beliefs and staff" tab at www.locchurch.com or contact: pastorsharon@lightofchristchurch.com .
Musicians sought, Rostered vacancies, other job openings, wanted items, and more.
More Bulletin Board items
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