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January Birthdays
1 Rev. Kathleen Burkheimer
2 Rev. Paul H. Wold
5 Mr. R. Frederick Becker
6 Rev. Theresa Wilder
6 Rev. Thomas Schattauer
7 Rev. Daniel Witkowski
7 Rev. Steven Andersen
7 Rev. Jan Bengtson
8 Rev. Arnold Thoren
8 Rev. Orlyn Huwe
9 Rev. Paul Uhl
9 Rev. Dorothy Wilcox
9 Rev. David W. Lawson
12 Rev. Neville Kretzmann
13 Rev. Charles Beckingham
14 Rev. Donald Knowles
15 Rev. Dr. Arthur C. Bergren
16 Mr. Robert Haak
19 Rev. Kurt Hansen
22 Rev. Howard Walker
22 Rev. Joseph Robb
23 Rev. Ken Gibson
26 Ms. Jennifer Fox
26 Rev. Frederick Baltz
26 Rev. James Hill
28 Rev. Rakel Evenson
31 Rev. Gary Park
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Making Christ Known Goes Green
 As we begin a new decade, Making Christ Known, the the bi-monthly, formerly printed newsletter, has become an electronic newsletter.
As good stewards during the current economic situation, and as good stewards of God's earth, the necessity to move to a green publication became clear. This change will save the synod over $7000 annually and countless reams of paper.
The new format includes many clickable hyperlinks that can connect you to more in-depth information and resources on the internet.
Please encourage your congregation leaders and members to read the newsletter online. Post the web address on your website and in your publications.
Encourage everyone in your congregation to sign up for this email newsletter, Walking Together, so they can receive Making Christ Known via email.
Individuals may sign up for Walking Together at www.nisynod.org/pubs/wt or on the bottom right corner of every page of the NIS website.
Multiple email addresses (such as those of your council, educators, and committee members) may be sent to karin@nisynod.org and will be added in bulk.
As always, you are encouraged to reproduce articles from either publication for use in your congregational publications. |
Mark your calendar and plan to attend this year's Congregational Resourcing Event - March 20 at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL. If you've attended in the past, you know how helpful, informative, and fun it is. Please invite friends this year! If you haven't been - this is the year to check it out. More information and registration details will come in next week's Walking Together.
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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ELCA World Hunger Bulletin - Are you lacing up your running shoes for the New Year? Learn some tips on being a "green" runner. Take care of yourself and the environment!
Pledging to buy local? Join a Community Supported Agriculture farm or shop regularly at a local farmer's market. Check out www.localharvest.org to see what is available in your area.
Fast Facts - 2/3 of people in sub-Saharan Africa are employed in agriculture.
This week at The Lutheran
Unfinished business - What have you left unsaid to those who matter to you?
Our frigid spiritual temperature - In the deep chill of 2010, hope for warmth calls for a simple gospel.
Lost in translation - Jealous? Not God.
Seriously funny Bible study - We miss out on something if we fail to see the humor.
Also: Moving on with less
Also: Council cuts $7.7 million, churchwide staff
Also: CORE to form new church body
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 Luther Seminary Lay School of Theology: Making Sense of Scripture Webcast - Mondays 7-9 pm, February 1-March 1. Based on his new book, "Making Sense of Scripture-Inviting People to Think about the Bible," David Lose will introduce themes, exercises and practical resources that invite all Christians to read the Bible with both heart and mind. He'll explore major questions Christians have about their book of faith. Register today!
 Augustana College invites you to the 2010 Congregational Leadership Series April 26 (evening) & 27 (morning) at Augustana. The event's presenter, Bob Sitze, brings the principles of simplicity to both individuals and congregational life and offers a practical alternative approach. Sitze draws together the insights of neurobiology, management theory, and decades of experience in and with congregations. Cost is $125 for groups of 6 or more from a single congregation or $20 for individual registrations. Registration deadline is April 15. Download the brochure for more information.
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