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Synod Prayers
Pr. Mark Oelhert and Judy Bergeson, at the death of their mother, Dorothy Oehlert on 4/14
www.nisynod.org/prayers
NIS candidates for rostered ministry
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April Birthdays
2 Rev. Gary Mann
3 Rev. Steven Dow
5 Rev. Suzanne Anderson-Hurdle
5 Rev. Dr. Leonard Hoffmann
6 Rev. Howard Buchholz II
7 Rev. Henry Grishkowsky
9 Rev. Lee Laaveg
10 Rev. Janet Hunt
11 Ms. Janet Johnson
12 Rev. Janet Wold
13 Rev. David Kaul
13 Rev. Dean Larsen
14 Rev. Luverne Runestad
15 Rev. Milton Whitney
16 Rev. Roger Schneider
17 Rev. David Schweppe
19 Rev. Philip Peterson
20 Ms. Bette Mohr
20 Rev. Wayne Melaas-Swanson
22 Rev. Sandra Olson Decker
22 Rev. Christopher Heller
24 Rev. Roger Hurlbut
25 Rev. Thomas Hanson
26 Rev. Paul Wolff
29 Rev. Donald E. Lavelle
30 Rev. David Rasmussen
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See photos from the April 11 Ordination at www.nisynod.org
Everyone in the NIS with an email address should be receiving Walking Together. Sendemail addresses of committee members, Sunday School teachers, etc. Make an announcement during worship and post a sign-up sheet in your narthex. Forward this email to friends and encourage them to sign up (there's a handy dandy "Forward" link at the bottom of this email). What other ideas do you have?
April 30 is the final deadline! Have you taken it? The NIS only needs 52 more people. Spouses count! Do it now!
NI Synod Spiritual Retreat for Rostered leaders, Transformative Power of Dreams, with facilitator Sister Mary Ellen (Mel) Riley, will be May 17 at LOMC. Cost is $18 or $56 for day-retreat with Sunday night lodging. Register by May 10 with Nancy Corey.
diakonia graduation Prince of Peace, Schaumburg, Saturday, May 22 at 2pm.
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| Churchwide News & Resources |
Help Lutheran World Relief Fill the Well! Because everyone deserves the right to clean water. You can help by texting WATER to 40579! A $10 donation will be added to your cell phone bill. More info.
Fast Facts In the United States, one in four African Americans lives in poverty (compared to one in eight of the rest of the population). Do something about it! Visit here to learn more.
This week at The Lutheran
Scarce & sacred water:Pastor asks returning vacationers: 'Did you bring me some water?' (image at right)
Spiritual resilience:It's key for caregivers, whether near or far.
Biblical literacy:Help boost your family's knowledge of our stories of faith.
Tales from the church office:How are you thanking your support staff?
Also:Glimpses of unity.
Also:Dakota Road strikes again.
Also:Amelia.
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Luther College Campus Pastor Rev. David Vásquez, comes to Our Savior's, Rockford on Saturday, April 17 for Immigration Stories, a forum from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm, including a luncheon. To register, please send a $35 check to Rev. Mike Mulberry; P.O. Box 927; Byron, IL 61010
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News from Other Organizations
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 Lutheran Day 2010 is Wednesday, April 21. Come to the Capitol for the presentation of the Paul Simon Courage in Public Service Award presentation, Lutheran Day Prayer Service, and an SOS (Save Our State) Rally. Join your fellow Lutherans and others interested in advocating for those in need. Find out more at www.LutheranDay.org or contact Stephen Taylor, Lutheran Day coordinator, at Stephen.Taylor@LSSI.org or 847-635-4653.
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 June 2-3, Pastoral Imagination in Practice
June 7-9, Jesus and the Gospels: A Crash Course on Recent Biblical Scholarship That's Worth Knowing
June 17-18, Women of the ELCA Bible Study
June 14-16, What's Going On in American Religion?
June 21-25, Retooling Greek for Parish Ministry
June 28-July 1, School for Lay Ministry
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Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center News
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Love the Earth Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am - 3 pm. It's a free open houseincluding walking tours, canoeing, different hiking trips, geocaching, crafts, greening workshops, and a chance to meet the staff and hear a preview of Summer Camp 2010.
"Dreams: A Way of Listening to God," an Adult Retreat April 25-27, $115/person Download a flyer... Contact Audrey 815-732-2220 or registrations@lomc.org
Download flyers for upcoming LOMC events:
Get Connected 2010- Jr & Sr high retreat with Daniel's Window - Apr 23-25
Memorial Day Work Weekend- May 29-31
Peder Eide retreatsfor Jr or Sr High - October, 2010
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St. John Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Rd Joliet, seeks a part-time organist, with possibly children's and/or bell choir director positions. For more information, please contact Rev. Peter Holmer, Senior Pastor, 815-439-2320, stjohn2650@aol.com
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Payne's Point is looking for a few used large print copies of the green hymnal, "Lutheran Book of Worship." If your congregation has changed to the cranberry hymnal and has no need of the LARGE PRINT LBW, we would be willing to come get them or buy them for a reasonable cost. Please contact Elaine Gallenbeck at 815 985-6191 or klgallenbeck@yahoo.com. Or you may call the church office or Pastor Joanne Adrian at 815 732-2424.
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