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Synod Prayers
Pr. Jim Olsen recovering from two small strokes. He is now at home and doing well.
Matt Wollersheim, son of Bishop & Polly, as he recovers from his third nasal polyp surgery. Pray for recovery and that this may be the last time surgery is needed.
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Calendar Highlights
10/20 Mission Gathering at St. John's - Mendota
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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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 Come celebrate the beginning of lives of rostered ministry for members of our Northern Illinois Synod! Plan to attend the Synod-wide Ordination Service Sunday, November 1 at 4 pm at First, Rockford (225 S 3rd St). All are invited! Rostered leaders and interns are invited to vest and process. Color of the day is red.
All those considering a call to rostered ministry in the ELCA are invited to a Candidacy Retreat from 10-2pm on 10/24 at Faith, Rochelle. Contact Judi Fields at the Synod Office as soon as possible.
One in Mission: Companion Parish Program Event, Saturday, October 24, 2009, 9 am-1 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, DeKalb. More info... Cost is $8 per person. Please register by October 21 to Pr. Gary Erickson, 815-758-3203.
The third annual Lutheran Campus Ministry/Lutheran Youth Organization Lock-in is November 6-7. Please download the information sheet and registration forms. Firm registration deadline is 10/23.
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)
- 10/27 Prince of Peace, Freeport
- 11/5 Cross of Glory, Homer Glen
- 11/15- 4:00 pm Messiah, Galva
"ASK, THANK, TELL" Stewardship Ministry Workshop at Faith, Rochelle on Thurs., 10/29 10 am-2 pm. Cost is $12 for lunch. RSVP to Nancy Corey by Fri., 10/23 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., 12/7 at LOMC, 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, 1/18/10 at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena. Download a flyer or contact Mary Lasits 815-756-4169.
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This Friday, October 16, is World Food Day. According to the FAO, the objectives of World Food Day are to: 1) encourage attention to agricultural food production and to stimulate national, bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental efforts to this end; 2) encourage economic and technical cooperation among developing countries; 3) encourage the participation of rural people, particularly women and the least privileged categories, in decisions and activities influencing their living conditions; 4) heighten public awareness of the problem of hunger in the world; promote the transfer of technologies to the developing world; and 5) strengthen international and national solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty and draw attention to achievements in food and agricultural development. Get involved! Learn more!
This week at The Lutheran
 'Ready to Forgive' to Broadcast on ABCELCA Good Gifts, the giving catalog of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, lifts up 65 gift ideas filled with meaning and love. Whether you are looking for a gift to equip, nourish, nurture, heal, inspire, respond or partner, you are supporting ministries of this church.
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All women are invited and encouraged to attend a Fall Brunch and Annual Meeting of the Women of the ELCA, Central Conference at St. Paul, Oregon, on October 24. Registration begins at 8:30 and end before noon. The theme is "Telling Your Story - More Than Just Words," Find out more and RSVP to Delores Edwards at (815) 732-7791.
Care in Communities Fundraiser to "Support Carroll County Veterans" Friday, November 6, 2009, 6-9 pm, Mt. Carroll Church of God(Junction of Rts. 64/52 & 78), Those attending are asked to bring a salad or dessert for the potluck meal and Mike Schaffer will provide the fish fry as the entrée. Michael Orban, author of the book, Souled Out-A Memoir of War and Inner Peace will speak. Musical entertainment provided by The Mississippi Man. All monies raised will go to help the veterans of Carroll County who are in need. Thrivent will supplement funds raised on a 3:1 basis.
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LOMC is participating in the "Make My Non-Profit Run Better" contest for a chance to win an office technology makeover from RK Dixon. The winning organization will receive new equipment and services valued at $20,000. The second prize is $10,000 and third prize is $5,000. How can you help? For once, not by donating money, but by voting. The organization with the most votes will be selected as a top five finalist. Go to www.lomc.org and find the link to vote for LOMC from October 19-26. You can vote once a day.
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If it's Wednesday, it must be church
Lutheran World Relief
