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Synod Prayers
For people everywhere to be filled with the peace and joy of Christ's holy birth this Christmas.
The monthly rostered leader prayer calendar is online at www.nisynod.org/prayers
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December
Birthdays
2 Rev. Gregory D. Olson
4 Rev. Philip Mathai
6 Rev. Troy C. Hedrick
8 Rev. C. Jeffrey Swanson
10 Rev. Jay Quinn
12 Ms. Shirley Harbeck
13 Rev. Henrietta Milner
15 Rev. Charles Olson
17 Rev. Gene Peisker
20 Rev. Linda Jarchow Jones
21 Rev. Daniel Stalker
26 Rev. Karen Capel
29 Rev. James Kragness
30 Rev. Lisa Hufford
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 CHURCH ALIVE! Due to a generous grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the NIU Lutheran Campus Ministry community is poised to offer your congregation a gift. Students deeply involved in campus ministry at NIU have been trained and prepared to bring the Good News to your congregation through a pulpit sermon. If your congregation would like to give your pastor a preaching break while uplifting the gifts of young adults leaders in our church, please contact Pastor Diane Dardon, NIU Lutheran Campus Ministry pastor at dianedardon@gmail.com with THREE possible dates when a young adult from campus might share the Good News--there is no cost to your congreation but promises that all will be blessed!
The 2010 Professional Women Leaders Retreat will be January 25-26 at Bishop Lane Retreat Center. Registration Deadline Jan. 15. Download a brochure to find out more.
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by Pastor Kurt Nordby
Gifts for ministry in our congregations and those of Mission Support for the wider ministry of the church enable us to, in bold and vibrant ways, touch lives with the love of Jesus Christ.
Perhaps your congregation might prayerfully consider a special "second mile" gift for Mission Support that our ministry might remain bold and vibrant as we proclaim our Lord's birth.
Thanks be to God for your ministry and have a very blessed Christmas!
Revised Budget Mission Support
as of 11/30/09 is $2,182,253
Received as of 11/30/09 is $2,017,087
Shortage as of 11/30/09 is $ 165,166
Read Pr. Nordby's whole message, and track Synod Mission Support at www.nisynod.org/mission-support . |
ELCA World Hunger Bulletin: Are you last-minute Christmas shopping for someone who has everything or a loved one who is far away? Surprise them with a heart-felt ELCA Good Gift. Do you have a brother or sister across the country? Tell them how much they mean to you by empowering a family in need with the gift of a goat. Is your aunt a nurse or your best friend a chef? Give gifts that support the distribution of healthcare supplies or nutritious foods around the world. From soccer balls to water pumps there is something for everyone at www.elca.org/goodgifts and don't forget to send a card by email or snail mail after you have purchased your gift by visiting www.elca.org/goodgiftscard
Fast Facts - 75-250 million people in sub-Saharan Africa could be exposed to increased water stress by 2020 as a result of climate change.
This week at The Lutheran
Will our children be generous?: Here's how to help them 'get' giving.
Going home for Christmas: If we get lost in the question, we'll miss the way.
Christmas light: In it, I find God's love.
Eye on population: Researcher wins kudos for family planning study.
Also: Prepping for 'Earth Year.'
Also: Chilean pastor to head LWF.
Also: $1.49 million for malaria work.
The Little Lutheran sends your child 10 issues a year filled with art, stories, prayers, songs, activities and much more. Subscribe today... Find out more and see sample pages at www.thelittlelutheran.org
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| News from Other Organizations |
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center invites families to Winter Family FUN days - Feb. 13 and March 20. $25 per family for sledding, cross country skiing ($6.50 ski rental), hiking, ice fishing, AND a hot lunch. Call the office at 815-732-2220 to make reservations or visit www.lomc.org |
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