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4/18 LYO Event at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Seneca
5/9 Diakonia Retreat
6/19-20 Synod Assembly
9/28-30 Professional Leaders Conference
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2 Rev. Gary Mann
3 Rev. Steven Dow
5 Rev. Dr. Leonard Hoffmann
5 Rev. Suzanne Anderson-Hurdle
6 Rev. Howard Buchholz II
7 Rev. Henry Grishkowsky
9 Rev. Lee Laaveg
10 Rev. E. J. Haanstad
10 Rev. Janet Hunt
11 Ms. Janet Johnson
12 Rev. Janet Wold
13 Rev. Dean Larsen
13 Rev. David Kaul
14 Rev. Luverne Runestad
15 Rev. Milton Whitney
16 Rev. Roger Schneider
17 Rev. David Schweppe
19 Rev. Philip Peterson
20 Ms. Bette Mohr
20 Rev. Wayne Melaas-Swanson
24 Rev. Roger Hurlbut
25 Rev. Thomas Hanson
26 Rev. Paul Wolff
29 Rev. Donald E. Lavelle
30 Rev. David Rasmussen
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Have you registered for NI Synod Professional Leaders One-day Spiritual Retreat Monday, April 20? If not, you still may register!
April 28- 7-8:30 pm-Salem, Moline
May 5 - 7-8:30 pm-St. Matthew, Princeton
May 6 - 7-8:30 pm-Zion, Belvidere
May 26 - 7-8:30 pm-Prince of Peace, Freeport
May 28 - 7-8:30 pm-Joyful Spirit, Bolingbrook
Energy Audits Offered to Northern Illinois Synod churches. Twenty-two people, from eight different conferences in the Synod, are available to do Energy Audits for your congregations. Contact George Davis, Facilities Director at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center, 815-732-2220, geodavis2@verizon.net to arrange an auditor to visit your congregation. At this time there is no charge for this service. This program was put together with the Illinois EPA and the Northern Illinois Synod. Please take advantage of this program
The Nominating Committee needs your help! Click here to find the vacancies that we still need to fill for election at the upcoming Synod Assembly. Filling these vacancies with people who have the gifts to serve enables our Synod to do "God's work" through "our hands" to build up the kingdom. The nomination form is here.
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ELCAforwellness.org is always featuring new resources to help keep you healthy.
· How to stretch your major muscle groups
· Tips for overcoming your fear of public speaking
· How to reclaim your body after pregnancy
· Facts on depression in men
Fast Facts: According to the Bread for the World Institute's 2009 Hunger Report, "A child whose mother has died is up to four times more likely to die rather than a child with a mother" (p. 63).
This week's front page features at The Lutheran magazine
 -Hosanna! Hosanna?: (right) Were the crowds praising Jesus -- or crying out for his help?
-Hitting the road for God: Retirees in RVs? -They just might be ELCA Mission Builders.
-They were 'cool': In Argentina, a Lutheran ministry creates community, with a 'loud' voice.
-'Flash of Genius': Film celebrates ideal of credit given where credit is due.
-Also: 'Grace Matters' canceled.
-Also: Waldorf may partner with for-profit school.
-Also: Sexuality task force: Seeks 'commitment' from wider church.
Read these articles at our front page ...
Coming up on Grace Matters:
On April 12, 2009, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will discontinue production of new programs for its radio ministry, but past programs will still be available at www.gracematters.org .
You now can find the current issue of Focus, the Mission Partners newsletter, at www.elca.org/mp . If you prefer to receive a paper copy, please send an e-mail request including your name, address, city, state and zip code to terri.schmidt@elca.org
Who needs a will? Every adult who owns anything, has children and cares what happens at the time of her/his death. Also anyone who believes in life-long stewardship and wants to remember favorite ministries of the ELCA. Call your regional gift planner, Pastor Len Hoffmann at the ELCA Foundation at 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2758.
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Upcoming programs from Luther Seminary: |
April 25, 2009 Navigating the Great Recession Now more than ever, communities of faith have an opportunity to heed the call of leadership and in turn offer hope and guidance. Luther Seminary and Share Save Spendâwill provide tools for you to help your congregation and community better understand the core issues related to the economic crisis and in turn develop a strategy and an action plan for how you can help people navigate these uncharted waters. Enroll now.
May 4-8, 2009 Talk, Walk, Lead: Equipping Stewardship Leaders Through this seminar you will gain a clearer understanding of your personal stewardship practices, a more articulate theology of stewardship and a richer rooting in biblical stewardship. You will learn a model for congregational financial appeals and how to boldly preach on stewardship throughout the year. As part of this seminar we will spend a day at Incarnation Lutheran Church, Shoreview, Minn., where Pastor Glenn Taibl will share what he has learned about encouraging generous giving. Enroll now.
April 14-16, 2009 Making Sense of Scripture: Answering Everyday Questions from Everyday People What are the big questions surrounding the Bible today? Specifically, what are you being asked in your context? And, were it possible, what questions would you yourself be asking? We gathered everyday questions like these during our January 2009 conference, Engaging Scripture for the Sake of the World, as well as from you at the time of your registration. Here, we'll assemble a crack team of scholars and practitioners to map thoughtful and compelling responses to these questions during our time together. Enroll now.
August 14-16, 2009 Book of Faith Jubilee: Equipping Everyday People to Read the Bible Christians have an understanding, even an expectation, that the Bible has the power to change lives. But as pastors and lay leaders, how do you help people even begin to open Scripture to let it do its work? How do you teach the Bible to change lives? Through inspiring keynotes, practical workshops, and conversational dinners this event will give you skills, resources, contacts (and an abundance of encouragement) to lead congregational and community renewal in reading the Bible. Enroll now.
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You are invited to Holy Week Worship at Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago. Find out 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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