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Synod Prayers
George Davis (LOMC) recovering from pneumonia
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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 Just a few days left! April 30 is the final deadline! Have you taken the ELCA Health Assessment? The NIS only needs 52 more people on the plan to take it. 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.
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| Churchwide News & Resources |
 Living into the Future Together (LIFT) is a task force of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) commissioned by the ELCA Church Council to develop and recommend options for the future of the ELCA in light of its identity, changes in its environment and its call to God's mission. Understanding the path this church has journeyed on will serve as a platform to embrace new opportunities for God's mission. Go to liftelca.org/get-involved where you will see the various ways members of this church can get involved in LIFT. There are options for both indi viduals and groups. Make your voice heard.
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with these Earth Day activities and resources:
Fast Facts April 25 is World Malaria Day. More than 500 million people contract malaria each year, and the disease kills more than 1 million people annually - the vast majority of them children in Africa. The church is doing something about it. Visit www.elca.org/lmi to learn more.
Developed by Lutheran Men in Mission in partnership with Lyman Coleman, pioneer of small group ministry, CEO and founder of Serendipity Publishing House the One Year to Live retreatis designed to be a life changing, lay led event. Poynette, Wisconsin, May 21-23, 2010
Click here for registration brochure,
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News from Other Organizations
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The Board of Directors at Wartburg Theological Seminary announced the appointment of Dr. David Tiede as Interim President for the seminary beginning July 1, 2010. Dr. Tiede is currently the Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Vocation at Augsburg College. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College, Luther Seminary, and Harvard University. Dr. Tiede is President Emeritus and Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary.
Katie's Cup Conversations presents: The Social Media Phenomenon- A three-part series, Tuesdays, May 4-25, 11:45 am - 1:15 pm. Limited Seating - Reservations Required.$10 per session for the lunch and program ($5 program alone). All reservations need to be received by the Friday prior to the program date. Contact Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries 815.962.4279 or RALMmail@aol.comfor reservations and information.
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Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center News
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Check out LOMC's new website at
www.lomc.org
 Love the Earth Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am - 3 pm. It's a free open house including 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. |
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