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Synod Prayers
The monthly rostered leader prayer calendar is online at
www.nisynod.org/prayers
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Calendar Highlights
2/27 Diakonia Spring Retreat
3/20 Congregational Resourcing Event - Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL
4/11 4pm Synodwide Worship & Ordination Service
4/14 Retired Rostered Leaders Luncheon at Christ, Belvidere
4/15 Retired Rostered Leaders Lunchean at Salem, Moline
6/18-19 Synod Assembly
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| February
Birthdays
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1 Rev. Robert Peterson
2 Rev. Kris Ann Zierke
2 Rev. Christine Schoon
6 Ms. Mary Lasits
8 Rev. Benjamin Ingelson
11 Rev. LaVern Johnson
15 Rev. Kevin Weeks
16 Rev. Jennifer Beamsley
16 Rev. Loren Nielsen
18 Rev. Gary Blobaum
20 Rev. Frances Reilly Olson
25 Bishop Gary Wollersheim
27 Rev. Reid Matthias
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 Rostered and lay leaders from across the synod have contributed to a series of Online Lenten Devotionals. Please visit www.nisynod.org/lent every day this Lenten season. May these devotions strengthen your faith on your Lenten journey.
 Do you Tweet? Follow NISynod on Twitter or Facebook to receive the Lenten devotions every day - as well as other informative news and updates.
Got ELCA health coverage? Take the Mayo Clinic Health Assessment no later than April 30. You'll earn  $150 a wellness account credit and help all of the employers in our synod save 2% on health contributions for ALL of 2010.
Lutheran Campus Ministry (at NIU) Pastor, Diane Dardón, has developed a Litany of Remembering for use on the two-year anniversary of the shootings at NIU. Download for use in your congregation.
Annual Congregational Reports are due in the Synod office by February 15, 2010. For more information or assistance with the forms, please contact Judi at the Synod Office 815-964-9934.
Retired Rostered Leaders, mark your calendars for a luncheon with Bishop and Polly April 14 at Christ Lutheran, Belvidere or April 15 at Salem, Moline. Rev. Bob Berg with the Board of Pensions will be guest presenter at the luncheon. Contact Julie at the Synod Office for more information.
Has your congregation had an Energy Audit? If you had an audit done by a group other than the NI Synod, or if your congregation has not done an energy audit and would like to schedule one, contact George Davis.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Spring Synodwide Worship and Ordination service April 11 at 4:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottawa.
Online registration for the Congregational Resourcing Event is now open. Find out more. |
Did you know?
Through our global relationships, our ELCA invests about $30 million a year in support of God's mission in the world. In addition to making direct grants to companion churches to build schools, water systems, health care facilities, evangelism and Christian education programs, and more, the ELCA provides scholarships to develop and educate leaders, and provides funding to train and support the work of more than 260 missionaries.
Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity!
Pr. Kurt Nordby, Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission.
Revised Budget Mission Support
as of 01/14/10 is $2,797,760
Received is $2,525,733
Shortage is $ 272,027
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| Churchwide News & Resources |
Lutheran World Relief today increased its financial commitment to Haiti relief efforts to $4 million, up from an earlier increased pledge of $2.25 million. The Rev. John Nunes, LWR's president and CEO, said the increase "will help meet the needs of overwhelmed and underserved rural communities in Haiti."
Did your congregation participate in the SouperBowl of Caring? Did you do more than collect funds and food items. If you have a story of youth doing volunteer work at a shelter and/or food distribution center or participating in a fast, please send an e-mail to melissa.ramirezcooper@elca.org with the name of the congregation, city, state, and a contact person.
Fast Facts 3,575 million people die each year after getting sick from water that is not clean.
This week at The Lutheran
 Harping hope and comfort: (right) An ELCA missionary helps Japan's Lutherans serve dying people.
Turning a new corner: Swimmer's style breaks records.
Called to the table: In one California Lutheran community, carpentry meets self-examination.
The way we were: 1954: California congregation members take a lunch break during construction of their building.
Also: Communal perspectives.
Also: A shared experience.
Also: Thrivent, Habitat finish No. 2K.
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| Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center News |
Need a wonderful place for an upcoming meeting? Last minute opportunity to have a retreat with indoor comfort and access to 640 acres of some of God's most beautiful land. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center is a year round retreat center in Oregon, IL. Your group will get indoor meeting space, a cozy fireplace, delicious meals, and have the opportunity to connect in new ways. You save 10% by selecting the February 19-20 date. Contact Audrey at 815-732-2220 to reserve the space.
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 Scholars, interfaith workers, and environmental activists of all faiths will gather on March 18 and 19 at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1100 East 55th Street, Chicago, for "Shared Earth: An Interfaith Conference on the Environment." There is no charge for the conference, but pre-registration is requested. Visit http://centers.lstc.edu/ccme/conference or call 773-256-0708 for more information. |
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