Synod
Prayers
Pr. Jeffrey Clements, Assistant to the Bishop, and his
group traveling ing the Holy Land February 2-11
See the
whole prayer list.
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Upcoming
Events
2/12 Tri-State Forum
2/14 Remembering the NIU
Tragedy, "Litany of Healing and Hope," and memorial events
2/15
Council authorized special offering Lutheran Campus Ministry at NIU. More...
2/21 Diakonia
Retreat
2/25
Ash Wednesday
3/1 Annual Reports to the Bishop due
3/1-3 Rural Ministry Conference
3/7/09 Congregational Resourcing
Event at
Kishwaukee College Malta
3/27-28 WELCA
Retreat
4/4 WELCA
Retreat
4/18 LYO Event at Our Saviors Lutheran Church,
Seneca
6/19-20
Synod Assembly
9/28-30
Professional Leaders Conference
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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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Attention Rostered Leaders!
If you have not sent in
your annual report to the Bishop, please
make it a priority. He is waiting to hear from
you!
 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.
Pr. Jeffrey Clements, Assistant to
the Bishop, is leading a group in the Holy Land through February 11. Keep up
with their travels by visiting Pr. Jeff's blog . Your comments are
encouraged.
Register Online
Now 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 Wellness reminds
rostered leaders: it's time to schedule an appointment with your doctor before
the CRE. Find out why...
Annual Meeting? New church leaders? All members of NIS
congregations are encouraged to subscribe to Walking Together! Send
email addresses to karin@nisynod.org
More NIS News &
Events |
ELCAforwellness.org is
always featuring new resources to help keep you healthy. This week you can also
discover:
· The problem with quick-and-easy weight loss
· One possible cause of your low mood
· How to gain weight if you're too thin
· A strategy for reducing your headaches
Fast
Facts: "Livestock production generates almost 20
percent of the world's greenhouse gases - more than the entire transportation
sector. If Americans reduced meat consumption by just 20 percent, it would be as
though we all switched from a sedan to a hybrid." (New York Times)
This
week's front page features at The
Lutheran
.jpg) Coming up on Grace
Matters: February 15, 2009, Terence Fretheim - God's
Forever Promises to Abraham, Genesis 12:1-9. In a world fractured by religious
wars, Abraham could be something of a unifying figure. He is central to the
world's three major religions, a defining player in Islam, Judaism, and
Christianity. Twelve million Jews, at least 1 billion Muslims, and 2 billion
Christians position the roots of their faith around his name. So who was
Abraham? What exactly constituted his relationship with God? What were God's
promises to Abraham all about? Old Testament scholar Terry Fretheim is special
guest on this edition of Grace Matters
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| Tri-State Forum, February 12, 2009 Preaching Lent and
Easter with Dr. Craig A. Satterlee, Wartburg Theological Seminary. More info and registration...
Finding renewable energy through shared
ministries is the topic of the
2009 Rural Ministry Conference March 1-3 in Dubuque,
Iowa. Information about the Center for Theology and Land is at
http://www.ruralministry.com
Free Barnabas Caregiving Program orientation, PA Peterson,
Rockford on Sunday, March 1st, 4-5:30. Call Coordinator Connie LaFontaine at
815-962-7259.
The Interim Ministry Network (IMN) will hold a three-day
training session, Fundamentals of Transitional
Ministry, in West Bend, Wisconsin, March 10-12 in West Bend,
WI.
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| News from Other
Organizations |
If you are interested in learning what you need to know to impact
the lives of people with developmental disabilities the Lutheran
Services in America Disability Network (LSA-DN) has a site for you. The
interactive Web site features a blog, discussion forums, videos, articles and
other resources to help you learn about the importance of Medicaid-funded
services and support for people with developmental disabilities. It makes
advocacy easy. To join, visit www.lsadnadvocacy.org and sign up.
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LOMC is looking for an experienced pastor, camp
professional or Youth and Family Ministry person with the passion to do outdoor
ministry to be Program Director. You will work year-round with
a staff of 9 camp professionals just south of Oregon, IL. The 640-acre site will
be your classroom for 13000 youth and adults that come to LOMC each year. More
information: russsenti@lomc.org
Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris, Illinois, seeks a part-time
music director (organist, pianist, choir director & chime choir
director) for traditional and praise worship. Salary based on experience. Send
resume to 308 East Brayton Road, Mt. Morris, IL 61054, or call 815-734-6354 for
more information.
Good Shepherd Church, Romeoville - Seeking Pastoral Assistant; 20 hours per week, M-F; Serious inquiries
only; send resumes attention to Pastor Suzanne at 25 Alexander Circle, Suite 1;
Romeoville, IL 60446; no phone calls, please. For more information please
visit our website: www.welcome432.org .
Musicians sought, Rostered vacancies, other job openings, wanted items, and
more.
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 |
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JONAH hears God's call:
