Marilyn Gasbarra, (Retired AIM, Emmanuel Rockford) been bed bound since March 31, 2007 because of bone, joint, and muscle
problems.
Pastor Barbara Melaas-Swanson diagnosed with cancer
Seminarian Lu Bettisch and her husband, Al, at the loss of Al's mother, Mary.
The monthly rostered leader prayer calendar is online atwww.nisynod.org/prayers
NIS candidates for rostered ministry
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Calendar
9/12 Synod Council meeting at Christ, Belvidere, with worship and installation of new Council members and afternoon meetings of all NIS standing committees. Committee photos will be taken.
9/17 Mission Gathering - Salem, Sycamore
9/28-30 Professional Leaders Conference at Bishop Lane, Rockford (note NEW location)
10/24 Candidacy Committee retreat for those discerning a call to rostered ministry
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July Birthdays
2 Rev. William Welk
3 Rev. Lee Bennight
3 Rev. Jonathan Black
5 Rev. Gary Erickson
5 Rev. Bruce Booher
6 Rev. Garry Briesacher
7 Rev. Philip Gronbach
7 Rev. Sue Ellen Grudt
10 Rev. Susan Kent
11 Rev. Dr. Roger Helgren
12 Rev. Jeffrey King
13 Rev. Rebecca Gordon
13 Rev. Kenneth Swanberg
14 Rev. Jane McChesney
16 Rev. Norman Femrite
17 Rev. Tom Larsen
17 Rev. Rodney Juell
20 Rev. Lynn Bergren
20 Rev. Steven Erickson
20 Rev. Judi Huseth
22 Rev. Michael Lawyer
22 Rev. Sharon Rogers
23 Rev. Mark Helge
24 Rev. Stanton Bockwoldt
25 Rev. C. David Vidler
25 Ms. Carol Ostrom
26 Rev. William Nelson
27 Rev. Vernon Tweedt
27 Rev. Sherry Hoening
28 Rev. Frank Moyer
29 Rev. Kathleen Flores
30 Rev. Denver Bitner
30 Mrs. Ann Ziegert
30 Rev. Richard Meier
31 Rev. Dr. Dale Peterson
31 Rev. Mark Luepke
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Mark your calendars for this year's NIS Mission Gatherings focusing on The Book of Faith.Christian educators, Sunday School teachers, Council members, and other congregational leaders and members are encouraged to attend these informative presentations. Registration begins at 6:30 pm with program beginning at 7:00 (except for 11/15)
- Thurs., Sept. 10 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Rockford
- Thurs., Sept. 17 Salem, Sycamore
- Tues., Sept. 22 First, Moline
- Tues., Oct. 20 St. John's - Mendota
- Thurs., Oct. 22 Immanuel, Dixon
- Tues., Oct. 27 Prince of Peace, Freeport
- Thurs., Nov. 5 Cross of Glory, Homer Glen
- Sun., Nov. 15- 4:00 pm Messiah, Galva
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Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson has called each of us to 50 days of prayer leading up to the churchwide Assembly which begins Aug. 17. This church is invited to pray for wisdom in discernment for the ELCA and voting members of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly. Prayers, scripture readings and hymns are posted at http://www.ELCA.org/50days .
Augsburg Fortress has just posted free preaching & liturgical helps online that follow the lectionary (sermon & hymn suggestions, liturgies, prayers). They are usually broken down into three or six week segments that may be used for preaching series. There are also complimentary workbooks that can be used for small group ministries or Bible studies. The first series (seven weeks) begins July 12 and is based on seven week lectionary lessons in Ephesians. The overall theme is ways God enables good churches to become extraordinary churches. The preaching and liturgical resources are designed to make life easier for parish pastors. The next series (three weeks) beginning Sept 6 is based on Proverbs. The preaching and liturgy supports are for God's Standard or Gold Standard: Studies in Proverbs. Later materials will be available for "Questions for Jesus: Studies in Mark" (six week series) begins October 4. There are also DVD introductions for each session that be use as guides for leaders or intro for small group.
Fast Facts: "Of the people who are chronically hungry, 75 percent live in rural areas and depend on agriculture for their earnings, either directly, as farmers or hired workers, or indirectly in sectors that derive from farming." - 2009 Bread for the World Institute Hunger Report
This Week at The Lutheran:
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Shepherd of the Valley, Rockford, hosts a series of free summer concerts with a free-will offering to benefit their music and education programs. Wed., July 15 - SwedishAmerican Hospital's Dixieland Docs is a group of medical professionals, including physicians, dentists, orthodontists, paramedics and various others who occasionally get together for their own and others' amusement and amazement. We'll enjoy a variety of Dixieland music!
Salem, Sycamore invites you to an evening of meaningful music and drama ministry, Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 pm. Spoudazo is a group of 65 teens sponsored by First Lutheran Church in Fremont, Nebraska. For 16 years, Spoudazo has toured across the country, hosted by churches, and embraced by congregations. Contact 815-895-9171 for more information. A free will offering will be taken.
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News from Other Organizations
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Lutheran Outdoor Ministry 2009 Swing Choir Tour (all concerts are at 7 pm unless otherwise noted)
- Thursday July 30 Faith Lutheran, Rochelle
- Friday July 31 Trinity Lutheran, Mt. Morris
- Saturday August 1 St. Timothy Lutheran, Naperville (Worship 5pm, performance 7:30 pm)
- Sunday August 2 Irving Park Lutheran, Chicago (9:30 am worship)
- Sunday August 2 Edison Park Lutheran, Chicago
- Monday August 3 American Lutheran, Bourbonnais
- Tuesday August 4 St. John Lutheran, Bloomington
- Wednesday August 5 Advent Lutheran, Morton
- Thursday August 6 First Lutheran, Galesburg
- Friday, August 7 Messiah Lutheran, Galva
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Continuing Education Opportunities
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The Youth and Family Institute invites you to a free Webinar: "Getting Started for the Fall" Thursday, August 6, for some great insights on how to make your fall plans more impactful and less stressful. In 60 minutes, you'll receive 5 strategies to nurture vibrant faith and share your ministry workload.
1) What three things I must focus on if young people are to have a vibrant faith?
2) What does surrounding young people with caring adults look like?
3) How can I help parents to begin talking with their children about faith?
4) How can I stay connected to youth and their families given my time constraints?
5) How do I create a ministry workplan that will guide my efforts this year?
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/623349546 |
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