6/19-20 Synod Assembly
7/3 Synod Offices closed
7/14 Synod Orientation for rostered leaders new to the synod
9/28-30 Professional Leaders Conference at Bishop Lane, Rockford (note NEW location)
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1 Keith Johnson
3 Rev. Marcia Strahl
3 Rev. Marilyn Hanson
5 Rev. Richard Housman
5 Rev. Paul Darveau
7 Rev. Ronald A. Voss
7 Rev. Linda Winkelman
8 Mr. Jonathan Chell
9 Rev. Douglas Johnson
11 Rev. Nolan Watson
12 Rev. Orlo Espeland
12 Rev. Timothy Olson
13 Rev. Ralph Kuespert
13 Ms. Judith Rooney
14 Rev. Carl Rasmussen
15 Rev. Richard Likeness
16 Rev. Susan Davenport
18 Rev. Keith Forni
18 Ms. Elizabeth Martin
19 Rev. Michael Thomas
21 Rev. Frank Langholf
21 Rev. Twila Schock
23 Rev. G. Kenneth Andeen
24 Rev. Dustin Lenz
27 Rev. Norwood Knutson
27 Rev. Michael Nelson
27 Rev. Stacie Fidlar
28 Rev. Thomas Rogers, Jr
29 Rev. William Wittig
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Pre-Assembly materials are available online at www.nisynod.org/assembly. Please note: There will be no registration on Thursday evening. Registration begins at 8 am Friday, June 19. Rostered leaders will be photographed for a new Synod Directory.
Congregations are encouraged to collect school supplies for the in-kind offering at Synod Assembly. Find out more...
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Imagine! You make a gift for ministry. You receive an income tax charitable deduction. You receive annuity payments of up to 10%, depending on your age. Part of each annuity payment is tax free. Did I mention you make a gift for the ministry of your choice? Ask about charitable gift annuities. Call your ELCA Foundation regional gift planner, Pastor Len Hoffmann at 800-638-3522, ext. 2758.
Fast Facts: According to the Bread for the World Web site ( www.bread.org ), in the developing world, 26 percent of children under 5 are moderately to severely underweight. 10 percent are severely underweight. 11 percent of children under 5 are moderately to severely wasted, or seriously below weight for one's height, and an overwhelming 32 percent are moderately to severely stunted, or seriously below normal height for one's age.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church, Amboy is in need of an organist. As a full time 'part time' position, this person will work with the choir director, must be available to play for worship services on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, as well as choir practices and performances from September through May. Choir practice is weekly on Wednesday night and the choir performs twice a month on Sunday morning. This is a paid position, but it is also an important ministry. Please contact Pastor Vicki Sauter if you are interested, 815-857-2225, or ilutheranamboy@comcast.net.
Director of Student Ministries - Light of Christ, Algonquin is a growing congregation seeking a full-time Director to oversee hundreds of students in our 6th-12th grade ministries. Outstanding people, organizational and communication skills needed to develop, encourage and support students, leaders and families. Our team based ministry model requires the recruitment, development and support of numerous volunteers. Exposure to larger church setting preferred. For position description or to submit resume contact pastorsharon@lightofchristchurch.com
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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