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January 22, 2009

Synod Prayers 
Pr. Dell Olson, recovering from surgery 

NIS candidates for rostered ministry

See the whole prayer list.

Upcoming Events 
1/26-27 Women Leaders Retreat

2/7 LYO Event

2/21 Diakonia Retreat

2/25 Ash Wednesday

3/1  Annual Reports to the Bishop due 

3/7/09 Congregational Resourcing Event at Kishwaukee College Malta

3/27-28 WELCA Retreat

4/4 WELCA Retreat 

6/19-20  Synod Assembly


 

Pr. Jeff's Blog

January Birthdays

1 Rev. Kathleen Burkheimer
2 Rev. Paul H. Wold
5 Mr. R. Frederick Becker
6 Rev. Thomas Schattauer
7 Rev. Jan Bengtson
7 Rev. Daniel Witkowski
7 Rev. Steven Andersen
8 Rev. Arnold Thoren, Jr.
8 Rev. Orlyn Huwe
9 Rev. David W. Lawson
9 Rev. Dorothy Wilcox
9 Rev. Paul Uhl
12 Rev. Neville Kretzmann
13 Rev. Charles Beckingham
14 Rev. Donald Knowles
15 Rev. Dr. Arthur C. Bergren
16 Mr. Robert Haak
19 Rev. Kurt Hansen
20 Intern Pastor Daniel Metzger
22 Rev. Howard Walker
22 Rev. Joseph Robb
26 Rev. James Hill
26 Rev. Frederick Baltz
26 Ms. Jennifer Fox
28 Rev. Rakel Karen Evenson
31 Rev. Gary Park

Churchwide News

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ELCA Helps to Provide Aid for Civilians in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lutherans to Learn about Climate Change and Poverty in Nicaragua

Lutherans Join in Presidential Inaugural Activities

Christians Express Fear, Concern to North American Lutheran Bishops

NIS News 

Walking Together Remembering the NIU Valentine's Day Tragedy, February 14, 2008. Download a "Litany of Healing and Hope," written by NIU Lutheran Campus Ministry Pastor Diane Dardón, for use in your congregation on the weekend of February 14, 2009. Find out about memorial events on the NIU campus the weekend of February 14, 2009.

The Synod Council has authorized a special offering on Sunday, February 15 to support our Growing God'sLoving and Caring Mission (Lutheran Campus Ministry) at NIU. More...

Online registration is now available for the 2009 Congregational Resourcing Event Word of God. Word of Life. March 7, 2009 - 8:30 am - 3:15 pm, at Kishwaukee College, Malta find out more...

The Bishop's Task Force on Health and Wellnessencourages rostered leaders to schedule an appointment with their doctor before the CRE. Find out why...

Read a reflection from Bishop Wollersheim upon his return from Israel....

Rostered leaders: it's time for Annual Reports to the Bishop. Get forms and fill them out your form electronically here. Please return your report no later than March 1, 2009 

NIS Women of the ELCA 2009 "Dancing with the Spirit" Retreats led by Pastor Diane Dardón of NIU Campus Ministry. More info and registrationform. Scholarship form - for yourself or as a gift to a young woman NIU student.

Northern Illinois Synod Lutheran Youth Organization Gatherings February 7, 11am-1:30pm, St. John's Lutheran Church, Pearl City, IL and April 18, 11am - 1:30pm, Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Seneca, IL. RSVP to Mary Lasits @ mlasits@yahoo.com or 815.756.4169.
 
Walking TogetherThe NIS Annual Women's Retreat,Listening to God: Celtic Spirituality for Today, will be January 26-27 at Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford. Registration deadline is January 16.More...

 
More NIS News & Events

Churchwide News 

ELCAforwellness.org is always featuring new resources to help keep you healthy. Here are this week's updates online.
· A soothing meditation video to help you relax
· Some do's and don'ts for arthritis pain
· The facts on MSG: Is it harmful?
· A technique for getting stronger, leaner and healthier

Fast Facts: A rise in gas prices affects the price of food, because modern production and distribution of food is heavily dependent upon petroleum. 

This week's front page features atThe Lutheran 



Where school is a safe place: (right) In Nairobi, Kenyan Lutherans keep girls off the streets.

Pray it forward: S.D. congregation will pray for you--just ask.

Trinity Trotters: Washington, D.C., church boasts monument(al) runners.

On the Atoll: Exploring an island, I discover Christ's love.

Also: Visit sacred places

Also: Hooked on music. 

Also: Jesus art in book form.


Coming up on Grace Matters: January 25, 2009,http://www.gracematters.org/images/messmer(sm).jpgWayne Messmer - Finding Release From Hatred. Revelation 21:5. Wayne Messmer has quite a story to tell. This professional singer and broadcaster was shot at point blank range in the throat one night during a bungled robbery attempt. His vocal cords survived, as did his life and spirit. Through an amazing act of courage and faith, Messmer later found his way to the prison where his assailant was doing time. What happened there is a testimony to the dissolution of hate when one understands life as a supreme gift of God...   Find Grace Matters in your area.

Continuing Education

Tri-State Forum, February 12, 2009 Preaching Lent and Easter with Dr. Craig A. Satterlee, Wartburg Theological Seminary. More info and registration... 

Luther College will host the sixth annual Midwest Black History Conference on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 26-27, bringing outstanding writers, artists, scholars, educators, speakers and performers to the Luther campus to share information and insights about the black diaspora and its influence on America's history and culture. More... 

Wartburg Seminary Lifelong Learning

May 4-8, 2009 
Talk, Walk, Lead: Equipping Stewardship Leaders Kairos event at Luther Seminary. Seven Secrets to AMAZING Stewardship, Will our children be stewards?, Jesus Meets Maslow, Re-Imaging the Offering Featuring -  Terry Parsons.To learn more and to register for the May 4-8, 2009 Kairos event, go to Talk, Walk, Lead: Equipping Stewardship Leaders 

News from Other Organizations 

 

 

News & Events from Other Organizations 

Bulletin Board 

Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, Iowa is seeking aDirector of Music MinistriesMore...

Musicians sought, Rostered vacancies, other job openings, wanted items, and more. 

Find out more about all of these on the bulletin board.

More Bulletin Board items

Bulletin board items will be posted for one week inWalking Together and up to one month atwww.nisynod.org/bulletinboard. Items may be resubmitted for a second month. Send your bulletin board items to karin@nisynod.org

   

 

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