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Pr. Jeffrey Clements,Assistant to the Bishop, and the group traveling to the Holy Land February 2-11
Bob Cunningham
(father of Pr. John Cunningham)
entering Hospice care
Sympathy to Carol and Pr. Paul Darveau at the death of her mother
Sympathy to Bette Mohr at the death of her father
Don Mohr on January 16.
Pr. Dell Olson, recovering from surgery
NIS candidates for rostered ministry
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January
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28 Rev. Rakel Karen Evenson
31 Rev. Gary Park
February
Birthdays
1 Rev. Robert Peterson
2 Rev. Christine Schoon
2 Rev. Kris Ann Zierke
6 Ms. Mary Lasits
8 Rev. Benjamin Ingelson
11 Rev. LaVern Johnson
15 Rev. Kevin Weeks
16 Rev. Loren Nielsen
16 Rev. Jennifer Beamsley
18 Rev. Gary Blobaum
20 Rev. Frances Reilly Olson
25 Bishop Gary Wollersheim
27 Rev. Reid Matthias
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New Council and other committee members? Send their names and email addresses to receive Walking Together. All members of NIS congregations are encouraged to subscribe! Send email addresses tokarin@nisynod.org
The NIS Worship Committee asks pastors and other rostered leaders to fill out a quick survey to help them identify gifted worship leaders in congregations.
Pr. Jeffrey Clements, Assistant to the Bishop, leads a group to the Holy Land February 2-11. The group will use Pr. Jeff's blog to communicate with us while they're gone. Visit the blog now to sign up to receive updates via email or to catch up on previous posts.
As part of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center's environmental health campaign to reduce natural resource usage, their 2009 Summer Camp Brochure is now online. You may request a paper copy by email or call 815-732-2220.
 The Professional Leaders Conferenceplanning committee is pleased to announce that this year's PLC will feature Dr. Richard Bliese, President of Luther Seminary. This excellent annual event will be September 28-30 at a new location. Because of the demolition of Sinsinawa's dorm wing, the event will be held at the beautiful facilities at Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford. Bishop Lane is hidden away in the midst of 90 beautifully wooded acres and landscaped yard. It's not unusual to see deer and other wildlife as you enjoy a walk along the lovely pond or through the quiet woods and the outdoor Stations of the Cross. Download a brochureto see photos and learn more about the facilities. Registration will begin after Synod Assembly in June. Mark your calendars and plan for an outstanding event.
David Msseemmaa, a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Peru, IL, is living in Arusha, Tanzania. David is has been very helpful with our companion parishes in the Diocese in the Arusha Region. He recently visited Engaruka Lutheran Parish, companion of St. Paul, Sterling. A November drought there has brought widespread hunger. Read David's whole message which includes an invitation to join with the people of Engaruka Saturday, Feb. 7 in a day of fasting and prayer for the people of Engaruka and all those in need around the world.
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...
Annual Reports to the Bishop are due March 1.
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ELCAforwellness.org is always featuring new resources to help keep you healthy. Here are this week's updates online.
· How to choose the right fitness program for you
· Why talking to a friend may help you stress less
· The possible cause of that ringing noise in your ears
· Whether migraines and stomach problems might be connected
Fast Facts:
According to the US Census Bureau, in 2007, 24.5% of the Black population and 21.5% of the Hispanic population lived in poverty - compared to 8.2% of the White population.
This week's front page features at The Lutheran
 Congregations: They come in all sizes: (right) But it's not as simple as tall, grande and venti.
Where everyone probably does know your name: Small congregations.
The best of both worlds?: Midsize congregations.
Where hundreds , even thousands, gather in God's name: Large and larger congregations.
Also: Marshall, former LCA president, dies.
Also: Winter's discontent.
Also: African council condemns West.
 Coming up on Grace Matters: February 1, 2009, Elizabeth Marquardt - Children and the Painful Consequences of Divorce, Mark 10:2-12. It is not uncommon to hear divorced couples speaking admirably of their children's resilience in coping with their own separate lives. Whether it is over confidence, guilt, or a desire to believe that one's own kids are exceptional in this regard, we cannot know the different forces that guide parents to speak like this, but author Elizabeth Marquardt calls much of it "happy talk" - talk that denies the very painful consequences that go with every divorce. Host Peter Marty reflects on the spiritual side of this pain.... Find Grace Matters in your area. |
Barnabas Caregiving Training introduction Sunday March 1, 4-5:30 pm at P.A. Peterson Center for Health, 1311 Parkview Avenue Rockford, IL 61107. Everything necessary to begin and sustain congregational or institutional lay caregiving. Five sessions follow on the next 5 Sundays at the same time to complete training. Free - No Obligation. More information
Do Media Presentations of Science Shape Our Social and Religious Identity? Tuesday, February 3, Noon-1:00 pm, Lutheran Center, 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. Directions: http://www.elca.org/localmap.html
Elonda Clay (doctoral candidate at LSTC, studying religion and science who has already earned bachelor of science, master of library and information science, master of divinity and master of theology degrees in religion and science) will discuss her interests in media, ritual, science and "the changing concepts of race and gender in post genomic genetic discourses." Today's messages have become the media from which we draw meaning in everyday life. "These transformations have a profound impact for the pathways and contexts in which social and religious identities are taking place." Perceptions of science are shaped by the media -- forensic science on television's CSI, genetic engineering in the movie "Gattaca," genetic anthropology in the PBS documentaries The Journey of Man and Oprah's Roots, and DNA paternity testing on various TV talk shows. How do these perceptions shape the image in which we were created?
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The Planning Team for Lutheran Day 2009 is working with several other human care and/or advocacy organizations to hold a "Rally for Human Care" at the Statehouse on the afternoon of May 6. Their working definition of "human care" includes: Food/Nutrition, Housing, Health Care, Social Services, and Education. For more information, contact Dan Schwick847-390-1418
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