5/14 All Staff meeting
5/19 Synod Orientation for rosterd leaders new to the synod
5/20 Retired Rostered Leaders & Spouses lunch
5/26 "Make It Simple" workshop
5/28 "Make It Simple" workshop
6/19-20 Synod Assembly
9/28-30 Professional Leaders Conference at Bishop Lane, Rockford (note NEW location)
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3 Rev. Brant Clements
3 Rev. Dr. Roger K. Hansen
3 Rev. Mark Oehlert
4 Rev. C. Carl Eklof
5 Rev. Roger Asplund
6 Ms. Jean Anderson
6 Rev. James Roberts
7 Rev. John Cunningham
8 Rev. Christopher J. Hawkins
9 Rev. Hubert Ahnquist
9 Rev. Katie (Katrina) Gallagher
9 Rev. Peter Holmer
9 Rev. Robert James
10 Rev. Donald Myhres
12 Rev. Timothy Anderson
13 Rev. Roy Nelson
14 Rev. Mark Gehrke
15 Rev. Wayne Derber
16 Rev. Jeffrey Clements
18 Rev. Robert Franek
18 Rev. Lee Luebke
24 Rev. Kurt Carlsen
28 Rev. Dell Olson
29 Ms. Marilyn Gasbarra
29 Rev. Kenneth Storck
30 Rev. Christopher Beamsley
30 Rev. Scott Schmidt
30 Rev. William Swarbrick
31 Rev. Janet Lepp
31 Rev. Albert Lestor
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Only two left! Register today!
 "Make It Simple" Congregational Stewardship workshops: May 26 - 7-8:30 pm-Prince of Peace, Freeport; May 28 - 7-8:30 pm-Joyful Spirit, Bolingbrook; contact Nancy Corey at (309) 794-4004 or ncorey@nisynod.org
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend one of the 2009 NIS Mission Gatherings. Each event begins at 7 pm except for 11/15 which begins at 4 pm.
Thurs., 9/10 - Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Rockford
Thurs., 9/17 - Salem, Sycamore
Tues., 9/22 - First, Moline
Tues., 10/20 - St. John's, Mendota
Thurs., 10/22 - Immanuel, Dixon
Tues., 10/27 - Prince of Peace, Freeport
Thurs., 11/5 - Cross of Glory, Homer Glen
Sun., 11/15, 4:00 p.m. - Messiah, Galva
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 -Unemployed?: (right) Tough as it is, there are lessons and blessings.
-Communicating hope: Rest in God's promises, go serve your neighbor.
-Who gets 'the church' after a divorce?: Stability of congregation important for children in transition.
-Music to the soul: Scientist finds God in the vibrations.
-Also: UCC print publication to cease.
-Also: Let Scripture interpret itself.
-Also: Now what? How do we stop the whining?
In an open letter to the 65 synod bishops
of the ELCA, Lutheran seminarians expressed their support for a recommendation that would allow Lutherans in committed same-gender relationships to be included on professional church rosters. "An Open Letter from Lutheran Seminarians to the Bishops
of the ELCA" is available at
http://ELCAseminarianresponse.weebly.com
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Shepherd of the Valley, Rockford invites you to a summer of FREE concerts! Free-will offering after each performance enhances music and education programs.
-Wed., June 3 - 2nd City Chorus
Rooted in the Barbershop style, this men's chorus also has a reputation for performing a variety of musical styles.
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Unused VBS program materials for Son Harvest (Gospel Light): Teaching materials, supplemental materials, and kids books are all available. Enough materials for some churches entire programs. Available for free from St. John's in Rock Island (309-786-6333).
Prince of Peace, Rockton - an outreach-oriented congregation in a growing community is seeking a high-energy person committed to Jesus Christ and the church, with a desire and ability to work with families, young adults, youth and children to serve as Family Ministries Director. Primary responsibilities include leadership and oversight of: outreach to the community through mission development, especially among young adults; small group development; Jr. and Sr. Hi ministries; and educational ministries for children and youth. Send or email resume and cover letter by May 31, 2009, to: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2336 Freeport Road, Rockton, IL 61072; info@princeofpeacerockton.com .
Bethesda Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation in Ames, Iowa with an average worship attendance of 500 and a staff of 12 (4 rostered), is seeking a Director of Music Ministries. A position description and application for employment are available on our website. Applications and resumes may be submitted to Pastor Randy Gehring, rgehring@bethesdanet.org .
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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