Synod Prayers
Jim Fields (son of Judi Fields,Synod staff) and his group as they travel to Meru Diocese in Tanzania, the companion synod of their congregation in Oconomowoc, WI.
Voting members and visitors to the Northern illinois Synod Assembly this Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20.
NIS candidates for rostered ministry
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Calendar
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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June
Birthdays
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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 The Annual Northern Illinois Synod Assembly is this Friday & Saturday!
Downloads and answers to all your assembly questions 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.
Don't forget to bring school supplies for the in-kind offering at Synod Assembly. Find out more...
Not going to the assembly? You can see photos and read highlights atwww.nisynod.org/assembly. A reproducible pdf with "Highlights of the Assembly" will be available no later than Wednesday next week.
Rostered leaders will be photographed for a newSynod Directory at assembly. Please come with your best smiles!
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In a little more than two months, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, this church's highest legislative authority, will open in Minneapolis. Theassembly Web site has information about the topics voting members will consider, registration information and other information about the event.
Augsburg Fortress is currently exploring the development of congregational devotional resources in relation to the Book of Faith Initiative. Pleasetake a brief survey and share your needs and practices regarding devotional materials.
Fast Facts: According to the Bread for the World Institute's 2009 Hunger Report, "Forty-four percent of U.S. foreign assistance spending goes to just six countries, all allies in the war on terror of the war on drugs." (p. 90). Contact your congressperson to express your support of H.R. 2139 the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009. More on the bill...
This Week at The Lutheran:
Sweet change Congregation grows by drawing Sunday evening toe-tappers.
Mission in the heavens .Rocket scientist finds grounding in church..
Food for life Jesus calls us to give this, for love.
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News from Other Organizations
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Summer Camp does a kid good!
 This week marks the beginning of 9 weeks of fun and growth in the faith for our youth through experiencing God in an outdoor setting atLOMC(Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center) andLutherdale. There are still spots open for your child to have a very affordable week with College Aged young adults that have been trained in the safe ways to have fun at camp. Opportunities abound for your child to grow closer to God while making new friends at camp.
What are your hopes and dreams for the church? Young Leaders Event: Ignite Leadership 2009 - Lead the Future. July 23-24 (noon to noon) at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Twenty-four hours of innovation, discovery, inspiration, laughter, hope, ideas, and care. Join the Conversation inspired by Ignite style peer presentations grappling with the question of theology, emerging leaders, and a changing world.  The programming costs are underwritten by Luther Seminary. Participants need only pay for travel and lodging. See www.luthersem.edu/ignite for more details. |
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