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Synod Prayers
Jean Anderson's youngest sister Gwen as she recovers from surgery and begins chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer.
The monthly rostered leader prayer calendar is online at
www.nisynod.org/prayers
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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
15 Rev. Vicki Sauter
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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 Where will you be on March 20? Why, you'll be at Kishwaukee College in Malta for the Congregational Resourcing Event, of course! This year's theme is Becoming a Missional Church with keynote speaker Dr. Craig Nessan. If you've attended in the past, you know what a helpful, informative, and fun event it is. Please invite friends this year! If you haven't been - this is the year to check it out. Registration brochures will be mailed to congregations next week, but since you can't wait, you can download one here now! Registration deadline is March 1. You can register online beginning January 22.
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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| Churchwide News & Resources |
 ELCA Disaster Response partners in Haiti have survived the quake and are already working to serve the people of Haiti.
Your help is needed today to bring immediate relief and continued hope for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. About 3 million people, one-third of Haiti's population, were affected by this earthquake.
One hundred percent of your donation will be used for the relief efforts in Haiti.
ELCA World Hunger Bulletin - In the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake which rocked Haiti on Tuesday, churches, schools, homes, hospitals and the National Palace have collapsed and countless lives lost.
Fast Facts - January 11 was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking often is the result of hunger and poverty. An estimated 27 million people are enslaved around the world today - that's more than the population of 18 States - or more than the population of New York and Virginia combined. Women and children are especially vulnerable. To learn more, visit http://www.castla.org/key-stats .
This week at The Lutheran
 Approaching the global food crisis: (right) ... with 'an enormous sense of hope.'
Strong support: It's what Lutherans do.
Why bigger is better: Dairy farmer leads in innovation.
Making the most of a meal: Eating healthy on $5 a day.
Also: Wholesome bread.
Also: More than just daily bread.
Also: Fill it up.
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Global Mission Spotlight: SLOVAKIA Are you interested in what Lutherans are doing in the rest of the world? Come and hear some of our young missionaries share their experiences. Speakers: Anne and Sean Edison-Albright. Saturday, February 6, 6:30 pm. Capron Lutheran Church, 155 S. Second St., Capron, IL. Admission: FREE. A Potluck Dinner will be shared -bring a dish if you are able
ALL ARE WELCOME www.capronlutheranchurchelca.org
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You are invited to an introduction to Barnabas Caregiving at P.A. Peterson (1311 Parkview Ave in Rockford) on Sunday, January 31. Barnabas offers training in the stages of life, how to have the best conversation anywhere, and how to recognize and help grieving. Want to complete training after the introduction? Just come the next five Sundays at the same time. Barnabas is simple, effective caregiving for any person in any situation. Please call Pr. Chuck Olson at 815-342-6064 and leave your name and phone number to register.
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