Walking Together

October 8, 2009

Synod Prayers 

Pr. Phil Gronbach (retired), at the death of his wife, Anne on 10/2/09
  
The monthly rostered leader prayer calendar is online at www.nisynod.org/prayers
   

Calendar Highlights     

      
10/17
Coffee with the Bishop at Immanuel, Dixon 
 

10/20 Mission Gathering at St. John's - Mendota
  

10/22 Mission Gathering at Immanuel, Dixon
  
10/24 One in Mission: Companion Parish Program Event
  
10/24 Candidacy Committee retreat
  
10/27 Mission Gathering at Prince of Peace, Freeport
   
10/29 "ASK, THANK, TELL" Stewardship Ministry Workshop.
 
10/31 Coffee with the Bishop at Faith, Joliet
 
11/1 Synod Ordination service 4pm at First, Rockford 
    
11/5 Mission Gathering at Cross of Glory, Homer Glen
  
11/15 Mission Gathering at Messiah, Galva
  
11/21 Coffee with the Bishop at Trinity, Moline
  
12/5
Coffee with the Bishop at Our Savior's, Rockford
  
October Birthdays
3 Rev. Lawrence J. Conway
4 Rev. Joy Alsop
5 Rev. Joanne Adrian
5 Rev. Diane Dardon
5 Rev. Laura Koppenhoefer
5 Rev. Richard Priggie
8 Rev. Barbara Rapp
9 Rev. Paul Carlson
9 Ms. Martha Bein
9 Ms. Brenda Sisson
12 Ms. Carla Vanatta
14 Rev. David Ufkes
15 Rev. Carol Soderholm
16 Rev. Charles Steinke
17 Rev. Bret Reedy
18 Ms. Cheryl Erdmann
19 Rev. Kurt Nordby
21 Rev. Dawn Keenan
24 Rev. Dr. Alan H. Creighton
25 Intern Pastor Sarah E. Wilson
25 Rev. Leo Patterson
26 Rev. John Harder
26 Rev. Ronald Ferrell
27 Rev. Paul (PJ) Malin
28 Rev. Margo Peterson
31 Rev. Carlyle Smith

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NIS News 

Walking TogetherThe third annual Lutheran Campus Ministry/Lutheran Youth Organization Lock-in is November 6-7. Please download the information sheet and registration forms. NO CHAPERONES from your church ARE NECESSARY...so send your kids and enjoy the fact that college students and high school youth--along with some older adults--are giving your youth leaders a programming break!
     
Plan to attend one of the remaining NIS Mission Gatherings focusing on The Book of Faith. Registration begins at 6:30 pm with program beginning at 7:00 (except for 11/15)
  • Tues., Oct. 27 Prince of Peace, Freeport
  • Thurs., Nov. 5 Cross of Glory, Homer Glen
  • Sun., Nov. 15- 4:00 pm Messiah, Galva 
         
"ASK, THANK, TELL" Stewardship Ministry Workshop. Congregational stewardship leaders are invited to Faith, Rochelle on Thurs., Oct. 29 10 am-2 pm. Cost is $12 for lunch. RSVP to Nancy Corey by Friday, October 23 at 309-794-4004.
    
The Spirituality Formation Committee of the Northern Illinois Synod invites rostered leaders to a one-day Spiritual Retreat: The Spirituality of Jesus. The infrastructure of Grace Mon., Dec. 7 at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center from 9 am to 4 pm. Download a registration form to find out more or contact Nancy Corey at ncorey@nisynod.org .
         
Annual NIS Ski Trip - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, 2010 at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, IL. Download a flyer or contact Mary Lasits for more information at 815-756-4169
Churchwide Resources
Fast Facts 
As our nation debates health care, consider the following: Uninsured children in the US are 70% less likely to receive medical care for common childhood illnesses (e.g., ear infections) than children who are insured.  Do something about it! Visit http://bit.ly/elcahealth to learn more about the issue and how your church is responding to it.
In the United States, 11.7 million children live in households where people have to skip meals or eat less to make ends meet.
      
This week at The Lutheran
  
Cream & sugar? What would you like with your cup of justice?
    
the lutheranPracticing forgiveness It's how you'll let go of burdens and increase compassion. 
       
Lutherland today  Journeying to Germany's historic sites.
 
Congregational Events
walking togetherThe public is invited to a Foods Resource Bank Harvest Day Saturday October 17, 2009. Come witness and participate in a Christan Response to World Hunger as 20 Farmers and 19 churches, representing 9 denominations from Somonauk/Earlville, IL gather together to help people in developing countries become self-sufficient in growing their own food. Stacey and Karleen Dolder Farm, 11625 County Line Rd. (west of) Somonauk, 10 am Worship, Lunch, activities until mid-afternoon, auction (homemade pies and more), combine rides (if the corn is ready), displays and demonstrations, more info tjlundeen@gmail.com Rain or shine!
     
First, Rockford and First, Moline will each host a "Concert of Caring" performed by Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, on Thurs., Oct. 22, and Fri., Oct. 23, respectively. Both begin at 7 pm.  Tickets are $15 per person. To purchase tickets for the Oct. 22 performance in Rockford, contact Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries, 815-962-4279 or RALMmail@aol.com.
To purchase tickets for the Oct. 23 performance in Moline, call First Lutheran Church at 309/764-3517 or e-mail
info@firstlutheranmoline.org .
 
    
News from Other Organizations
Walking TogetherLutheran Outdoor Ministries Center AutumnFest 2009 is October 11! Come enjoy this free event. Beginning at 11:30 there will be Pony Rides / Petting Zoo, Hog Roast lunch, Wagon Rides, Games, Face painting, Cider Making, Crafts, Pumpkin Carving, Walking Tours van tours, and worship, Find out more at www.lomc.org   
       
There is a new resource for faith-based organizations called H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations that can be found at www.flu.gov .  The document is about 25 pages, but pages 13 and 14 deal with churches.

Bulletin Board
Found: A green Columbia jacket was left at Bishop Lane Retreat Center following PLC. Contact Nancy Corey at ncorey@nisynod.org
   

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